Pianists for hire in London
Latest reviews of our Pianists in London
"Sam was outstanding, he is so talented and really made our wedding dinner perfect. I wish I could listen to him all over again. Thank you!!"
Bryony hired Samuel Woolf for a Wedding (available in London)
"Alex was great leading up to the event and at the event itself. He was very responsive on email and was there on time and managed the event very well. Would highly recommend."
Kiera hired Alex Leith Pianist for a Private event (available in London)
"Gemma was the most amazing pianist at our wedding for two big dnb fans. She was communicative before the event, worked through all our song choices with us and worked on an acoustic version of our favourite dnb song that wasn't already in her repertoire. It was beautiful and she kept us posted with updates via video to make sure we liked what she’d done with the song. She was punctual, professional and super talented most of all. I’d recommend her for any event, I just wish we didn’t already have a DJ booked otherwise we’d have had her in a heartbeat!"
Louisa hired Gemma Rose for a Wedding (available in London)
FAQs about hiring Pianists in London
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How to hire a pianist?
Encore is the simplest way to book a pianist. On our website, you can browse through our collection of 360 professional pianists, read customer reviews, and watch videos of the pianists performing to get a sense of their style. You can submit a request on our website once you've narrowed down your options and receive quotes within a few hours. You can also speak with one of our specialists directly, answer a few questions, and receive personalised recommendations suited to your event.
Do pianists take requests?
Yes, many pianists are happy to take song requests. Encore's pianists often offer a wide repertoire of songs, from popular music to jazz standards, that they can play but they are also usually able to learn new songs relatively quickly. Whether or not a pianist is willing to take a request will depend on a number of factors, such as the complexity of the song and how much time they have to prepare. However, most pianists are happy to accommodate requests when they can, and they will often appreciate the opportunity to play a song that the client will enjoy. Please bear in mind if the song is not part of their repertoire, this may result in an extra fee to cover the time spent practising the song for the performance.
My venue doesn't have a piano - what should I do?
Most pianists will have a keyboard and speakers that they can bring to your event - some may even be able to provide a piano shell to mimic the look of a piano (however this will likely cost extra). Nowadays keyboards can sound just as good as the real thing, so don't let not having a piano stop you!
I want my pianist to sing as well. Is this possible?
Yes! Many pianists will sing and play piano - they can also do a mixture of accompanied and unaccompanied music to provide some variation to their performance! They'll most likely mention this information on their profile, as well as have links to videos showcasing their skills.
What kind of music can a pianist play?
Most professional pianists will be extremely competent in a wide range of styles/genres. It's basically up to you what you'd like them to play. Give them an idea of the types of music/songs you'd like to hear, and they'll put together a set of music you'll be sure to love!
Hiring a Pianist in London
As one of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the world, London offers endless opportunities to experience live music across every genre and style. From riverside rooftops in South Bank to historic venues in Camden and Shoreditch, the capital’s music culture is as layered as the city itself. With so much happening across London, it's the ideal place to discover and hire a Pianist for any type of event.
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