Frequently Asked Questions
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The questions and answers
How Do I Book?
Contact me through my online booking form. To secure the booking there will be a 25 percent deposit and a contract for peace of mind.
What do your clients love most about your performances?
My range of styles, repertoire, good communicative skills and matching all my clients’ demands. I always bring excellence and professionalism to my performance. For me, it doesn't matter whether I play for one person or a big audience as I keep the same level and attention to detail because music is my passion.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
The Dorchester, Claridges, Intercontinental, Waldorf Hilton, The Shard, Grosvenor House, The Ned, The Savoy.
Luxury Cruise Liners such as QM2, QE2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, Oriana, Aurora, Ventura, Statendam and Boudicca.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehldau and Glenn Gould. Classical composers: Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin.
What is the most high-profile gig you've performed?
I have played for Prince Charles (now, King Charles) and The Duke of Edinburgh.
How much do you charge?
All my rates are available on the rates page. If you cannot find what you're looking for, please get in touch.
How do you calculate your time?
The rates apply to my overall time from the start of the first performance until the end of the last performance. The performance itself is not noted, so you are booking my time.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I will try my best to comply with any time changes. Any additional 30 minutes of me being at the venue will be an extra £40.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Yes, I leave background music from the speaker.
Can you provide a microphone for announcements and singing?
I have a microphone that I can provide on request.
How much time do you need to set up?
30 minutes of keyboard setup and 1 hour with the piano shell.
How much space does the portable piano shell need?
It measures 130cm in width by 100cm including the seating space.
If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?
Yes of course.
Can I pick the songs you play from the setlist?
Yes and I can learn other songs at short notice.
Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?
Yes.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Yes, up to 3 bespoke requests.
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