HG on the keys Piano player performing cocktail jazz, Classical and popular hits

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Price Guide

Description Price
Solo piano for up to 1 hour£125
Solo piano for up to 2 hours£250
Solo piano for up to 3 hours£375
£125 for the first hour. Then £45 an hour after that up to 3 hours of performance time. This does not include travel. Please note this is only a rough guide and is negotiable.

About / Biography

Hi! I'm HG on the Keys, a semi-professional pianist abls to play a wide range of music, from Bach to Beethoven, with a trip to France and Debussy all the way to Duke Ellington.

  • Grade 8 standard
  • Cocktail jazz and improvisation
  • Popular hits arranged for piano
  • Classical and Romantic piano music

Experience:

  • Music festival competition for over 5 years
  • Performance at private and public concerts in a wide range of venues, including churches, concert halls, schools, university theatres
  • Experience of over 10 years in a capella choirs in a school and university level ensembles
  • Keys member of university college jazz band
  • Accompanying work for solo singers and solo instrumentalists
  • Jazz improvisation in university jazz band

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Location

Based in Bournemouth, Dorset

Will travel up to 35 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 35 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Jazz: Great American Songbook, Rodgers and Hart, Gershwin, Duke Ellington etc.

Improvisation: jazz, Classical, or on popular hits

Musicals: Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Gershwin, Bernstein, Lloyd-Webber etc.

Classical and Romantic: Chopin- selection or Nocturnes, Valses, Ballades, Etudes and Preludes, Mazurkas; Liszt; Debussy; Rachmaninoff; Grieg; Satie; Schubert; Schumann etc.

Popular hits: 70s to present day

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

A digital or acoustic upright or grand piano.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

No, but I am able to if neccessary.


What information do you require about a venue?

I do not drive so will require an address to reach the venue travelling with someone else or by public transport.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes. I have Spotify Premium so am happy to provide this before, after and between sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

I performed in Durham Cathedral at a University college event. To play in a space so ancient and unique was a transformative experience and not one I could forget!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Chopin and George Gershwin are my two greatest influences, on the one hand reflecting my love for Romantic piano music and on the other, the great influences of Classical music in jazz which Gershwin so wonderfully represents.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started performing at my secondary school assemblies and school concerts, frequently playing as a solo performer, which secured my confidence and artistry in front of crowds of above 200 people. Since then, I have continued to perform during my time at university, at private functions and concerts in a range of venues. My experience in a professional choir has also given me valuable gigging experience, including a tour in South Wales and Jersey.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Concerts and events in unique or historical venues are always a favourite, but whatever the location I am always overjoyed to entertain guests.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I normally arrive 30 minutes to an hour before performance to prepare and familiarise myself with the piano or keyboard. I am happy to play for longer or shorter times than arranged.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes! I love to play outside in terrace or garden locations, but would request a shady location for the piano.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Absolutely! I have a wide range of music I can bring to the gig but am happy to take some requests but would normally limit this to a few songs.

Venues

HG on the keys has performed at these venues:

St Chad's College, Durham, UK

Durham Cathedral

Durham Botanical Gardens

Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham

Gala Theatre, Durham

Christchurch Priory, Christchurch, UK

Poole Lighthouse, Poole, UK

St Helier Town Hall, Jersey

St David's Cathedral, St David's, Wales

Availability Guide

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Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Concert

Charity Event

Genres:

Classical

Film / TV

Opera

Musical Theatre

Medieval / Early Music

1920s Music

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

2000s+ Music

Jazz

Blues

Dixieland / Ragtime

Latin Jazz

Easy Listening

Background Music

Pop

Covers

Rock 'n' Roll

Latin

Features:

Instrumental

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