Noah Merrall

I'm an experienced and talented young pianist based in Leeds playing covers and original music. Available for events, background music, gigs, recording sessions and more. I also have a 6 piece function band including vocals playing similar music and available for hire through me. I fell in love with music at a very young age and it's been the centerpiece of my life ever since. I'm primarily a pianist and have played both piano and drums for over 16 years. My learning was a mixture of both teachers and self taught and both have molded me into the musician I am today. Music is something that's so special to me and nothing brings me more passion and joy than sharing it with others. Put me at a piano anytime, anywhere and with any context and I'll play for hours and hours on end with no desire to stop! Whether I'm the showpiece performer under the spotlight or hidden away in the corner just providing ambience, I love it all the same, and will always adapt my music/presence/style to the event! Music is my full time job and I practice piano every day for several hours with a strong desire to improve and progress my music career. I'm very ambitious and committed and will take on as many gigs as possible! I would consider my piano playing to be 'Jazzy Pop'. Classics like Aretha Frankin, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie & Billy Joel are mainstays in my eclectic sets. I also love to delve into the the more modern pop thats perfect for a pianist like Amy Winehouse, Adele & Alicia Keys. I also play traditional jazz, latin, classical, soundtrack and RnB. I would describe my technique and musicianship as tasteful and 'unflashy'. It's a nice balance between remaining recognisable and accessible, but also nuanced. I have a soft, warm tone and am relaxing and easy to listen to, while still being emotive, thought provoking and musically engaging. Having played all my life and graduated at Leeds College of Music, I am a professional musician at a high level. I've played many gigs and many types of gigs, so I know how to adapt to your unique event and provide the specific service you want. I also pride myself on my people skills. I am very friendly, understanding, respectful, easy to work with, and really love to develop working relationships with others. I also know my place as the musician, I'm not there to show off or take the limelight. I'm there to do my job and provide a service for the clients, to create an atmosphere and keep the energy of the event flowing. My favourite events or perfoming highlights so far were 2 events in south London. A wedding and a naming ceremony in Lewisham where I was part of a band with some of the finest modern jazz musicians in the UK right now, including Yussef Dayes, Rocco Palladino & musicians from United Vibrations. The events were sublime and and the music brilliantly recieved by the guests, it was a great experience for me. Thanks very much for taking the time to read this and please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need some silky piano sounds for your restaurant, hotel, bar, wedding, party, business or social event, or anything else!