David Piano/Keys/Horn/Trumpet/MD Essex Available for piano (incl. Weddings & hotels), keyboards, horn, trumpet or MD

If your venue doesn't have a piano I will need to negotiate room requirements. I have various stage electronic piano's that I would bring with me. Horn and trumpet bookings just require space to stand.

Yes, completely self contained. I have various digital pianos and would discuss the requirements with you and the most suitable for the event.

Parking facilities, plug access and space available.

Yes, this can be arranged- but also would be happy for the client to choose music themselves.

I have performed in various arenas around the UK and world- but nothing beats playing at a personal occasion such as a Wedding, where the music is relevant to the people involved. I have also been lucky to be booked by many hotels to play as a cocktail/background pianist and this has taken me into all sorts of venues. As a brass player, nothing beats playing at the Royal Albert Hall (particularly when it is full up) and I have been privileged to do this on various occasions.

Modern day times it would have to be the musical influence of groups such as Queen, Coldplay, Muse, and obviously The Beatles. In terms of Classical, to me it all points at Mozart and his rebellious approach to music!

I have been playing the piano since the age of 4, initially learning by ear before going on to study at the Royal College of Music. I also picked up a trumpet at the age of 6, influenced by my Dad, and went on to a happy career as a horn player. Nothing beats live music!

Weddings, pubs, hotels.... any event!

For a piano set in a hotel- normally I'd be booked for 3 hours and break that down into 3 sets of 40 minutes, with breaks in between. Set up time would be about 30 minutes, depending on the equipment used, the venue and accessibility.
For horn instrumental work, lips don't last as long as hands- so it depends on what is required.

Yes, provided everything is level and there is reasonable weather protection (if needed) and access to plug sockets for piano work is preferable.

I am more than happy to discuss what is required and to come to an agreement.

Previous customers describe me as "highly adaptable", "down to earth", "professional", "ability to play by ear is phenomenal", "gifted", "not snobby" and "approachable".