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"Thank you for your beautiful performance on Saturday. Although the children were a bit noisy and boisterous, I know that the guests at our party appreciated your music. Thank you very much for coming and playing for us."

Reply by Roger Proctor - Piano and Violin
Dear Jean, it was an absolute pleasure. I'm so glad you enjoyed my performance at your party. Happy Birthday! Roger

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"Nigel played for our ceremony, drinks reception and all the way through our wedding breakfast! He did an outstanding job and the guests all loved his music. I cannot thank Nigel enough. He communicated with the venue directly to take away the stress of organising a wedding and played beautifully throughout. He created a great atmosphere and the little flower girls enjoyed dancing alongside his piano"

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"I can’t recommend Nigel enough, his performance absolutely made the atmosphere at our beautiful woodland wedding in August. We first booked him in 2020 but of course had to rearrange. He was so accommodating about rearranging in all the uncertainty and his comms over the next two years were fantastic. He even created us our own set of songs so that we could enjoy at home on the date we were supposed to have been married. On the day, the music was just perfect, I will never forget the feeling of being about to walk into the ceremony, and I could hear the song he had learnt for us playing. Best money we spent. Thank you, Nigel!! "

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"Matt was absolutely wonderful for our event, despite our last minute booking Matt took every possible care to put together the perfect play list for us which was miraculous considering my limited knowledge of the titles of the pieces of music I wanted! All our guests were mesmerised by Matt’s beautiful playing, it truly made our event, he even altered his version of my favourite song to suit the uplifting atmosphere of the event. Matt’s attention to detail was so thoughtful, he even asked if we would like him to dress in any particular style to fit the mood. And all this in an outdoor woodland setting with an uneven surface to play on. We can’t recommend him highly enough, he is as talented as he is a lovely human being, an asset to any gathering or event. Thank you so much Matt for everything you did, you deserve every success ?"

Reply by Piano Matt - Pianist in the Midlands
Wow, thank you so much Georgina and Justin for your amazing review. It was my pleasure to be a part of such a special day for your family and I'm so glad I could provide music for all to enjoy. Bless you all, thank you!!

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"Just wanted to say a big thank you to you for playing such beautiful piano music at our wedding. Lots of guests commented on how much they enjoyed it."

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"Nigel is the consummate professional in every aspect of his performance and presentation. He understands his audience and surroundings to deliver a first class music experience. I have no hesitation to recommend this highly skilled, professional and friendly performer."

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"We booked Anthony to accompany 8 singers from the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge who were coming to sing at my father's Memorial Service. Their own Organ Scholar was unable to attend and we needed to find a competent organist quickly. Anthony's credentials fitted the bill perfectly and he was extremely efficient with all communications and also gave us a lot of help with choices of music and the preparation of the Order of Service. He made a huge effort to be there in time to practice with the choir on the day as well as travelling for many hours. I think he even hired a car at one point when a train was cancelled so as not to let us down. Anthony played wonderfully throughout the whole service and the choir were very happy with his accompaniment - not missing their own Organ Scholar at all! When I spoke to the Church Warden after the service he particularly asked me where our organist had come from - he said he had never heard the organ played so well and apparently they have had some very eminent organists there. He said it had never sounded better and that Anthony had truly made it 'sing'. In summing up I simply couldn't recommend Anthony more - I think you would be hard pressed to find an organist for your event who is more competent or reliable and if we ever need an organist in the future he would be my very first port of call. "

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"We were stuck for entertainment due to a cancellation. I got in touch with David as he rehearses with one of his groups over the road and they always come in for a drink after their rehearsal. At short notice he arranged to come with his piano and to bring some singers to help out. It was amazing and we had so much fun. He was so adaptable and we are already booking him for next year. "

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"Venezuelan soprano Sofia slipped in, in splendidly soulful isolation, in sleepy-slinky Barnes. Sofia’s charm comes from an ability to engage with her audience with vivacity, a slow waving of the arms or a thumbs-up cheekily pepping things up. This was a two-way process, for the audience, although in their own homes, were there via a livestream chat facility, commenting, praising and importantly requesting numbers. What were requested? Jazz standards, show numbers and some current pieces rubbed shoulders with languid classics sung in French or torrid numbers in her native Spanish. The jazz standards were impressively and beautifully sung. Cole Porter’s 1944 classic, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye and Meredith Willson’s 1950 show tune ‘Til There Was You, had just the right balance of poignancy and warmth of these post-war nostalgic gentle pieces. The mood changes, but not the sincerity of the singing, with the traditional folk song, The House of the Rising Sun, retaining the blues feel of a song that became the “first folk rock hit”. Then, we were transported to the late sixties with the Aretha Franklin version of I Say a Little Prayer For You. Her skill in Latin American music was epitomised by the famous bolero, written by Mexican songwriter Consuelo Velázquez, Bésame Mucho. Sofia’s soft but passionate treatment of the lyrics harked back to the dreamy sensuality of the 1940 original. I expect many of her fans were responding by blowing her lots of kisses. Nevertheless, it was not in a Spanish song that Sofia excelled, but in French. Of course, it had to be Edith Piaf’s immortalised song to love, La Vie en Rose. Perfectly rendered, both in words and music, and fervent in its performance, she expressed exactly the powered of infatuated love. Great stuff, and good to see today’s vie en rose. In these straightened times, we all need occasionally to see the world through rose-tinted spectacles. "

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"Thank you Mark for everything you did for us on the day. The organ music was perfect before the ceremony, the wedding march was superb and our song to walk out was better than we had imagined. The background music on the piano during the wedding breakfast was absolutely spot on and we loved hearing the songs we had chosen beforehand, as did our mothers! All in all, a superb service from before the wedding to the last note. The music was both a highlight and yet totally unobtrusive, which is a real talent! So thank you again Mark, we can not recommend you enough. "

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thank you James for a lovely review. It was lovely to play the Organ and Piano for you at Westminster College - such a beautiful setting! I enjoyed playing all of your musical choices, especially on the organ in the ceremony. Good luck for the future, keep in touch.

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"We had Robbie for our wedding at Royle Forest Burton-on-Trent in July 2025. He was excellent! His music talent is breathtaking. Look no further for a special musical addition to your wedding day!"

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"Roger is a very talented violinist. Have heard him play on two occasions, quite magical!"

Reply by Roger Proctor - Piano and Violin
Dear Maryanne, thanks very much for your kind comments. I'm really glad you enjoyed my playing! 🎻 Roger

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"Smooth piano playing on this day! Perfect sound system! Thanks for making this day more special!! "

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"Over the Christmas period we hired Elliot for a special dinner party we were hosting at our home. It's an annual event and each year we try to do something a little different. Our evening with Elliot proved to be the best we had ever done. Elliot is a very talented singer and piano player. So first and foremost he is great to listen to and to have live music in your home is a real treat. However the thing that made this evening so special was his personality, my guests really liked him. He was able to take request after request, on the night and just play whatever we asked for. So the evening turned into a big sing along , with favourites for our guests and lots of special moments re-lived. I can't recommend Elliot enough as an all round entertainer. We have booked him again. "

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"Outstanding piano accompaniment. A real pleasure!"

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