I saw a sign in a musical instrument shop in Dublin recently which stated that Music Is A Safe Kind Of High. It got me thinking about why, on a psychological level, I am hired to play piano in bars and restaurants. Obviously the restaurateur knows intuitively that there is ...
When you’re planning your wedding, the selection of music available to you can leave you feeling overwhelmed. There is so much to choose from and you worry that you won't pick the perfect repertoire for your ceremony. You ask yourself questions like, ‘What will I pick for my entrance song?’ or ‘What ...
So how much should you be willing to fork out for music on you wedding day? And why are musicians so expensive? How do you know if you’re getting a good deal in terms of prices vs quality of your musician? The Cost I’m taking the stance of wedding pianist but this ...
When you’re in charge of hiring a piano accompanist for your band, choir or exam student, you’ll need to keep in mind a few pointers for choosing him wisely. This post is designed to direct you how to go about choosing the right pianist for your needs. Accompanist for Exams You may ...
Why are Piano Lessons Beneficial?
If you’re reading this because you’re contemplating taking up or retaking piano lessons, then I’d begin by saying: go for it! Of course, the benefits of piano lessons must be clear before you take such advice and that’s what this article attempts to outline. There are serious rewards to learning ...
Why you need Piano in your Restaurant
This week, I’m focusing on discussing the business of hiring a pianist when you run a restaurant. Having live music can easily be overlooked when it comes to satisfying your customers. This article deals with the reasons for hiring a pianist and how and when you should do so. The ...
Two blog posts ago, I wrote about choosing music to have during your wedding reception. This week, I’m discussing your options when it comes to your marriage ceremony, be it civil or church. Many brides and grooms to-be can feel overwhelmed at the prospects of deciding whether or not to ...
Piano: A New Swing
Greetings to the wedding couple reading this week’s post. I’d like to share with you some thoughts on having Swing music at your wedding. There are three options you have in terms of utilising Swing music; you might have a piano player perform swing during your wedding ceremony, your wedding ...
Choosing Music for your Pre-Dinner Wedding Reception
Welcome to the happy couple reading this. Last week, I wrote an article on 5 Reasons To Have Piano Music Before Your Wedding Meal. This week, I thought it befitting to write a follow-on article from that. This post examines the options which you have as to which music your ...
5 Reasons To Have Piano Music Before Your Wedding Meal
Congrats to you, the bride or groom-to-be reading this. No doubt the preparations for your big day are well underway or about to take off! Among many considerations you’ll have when it comes to crafting a day that is unforgettable, you may or may not have thought about having some ...