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Piano Man Dan
- New York City, NY
- Pianist
- Travels up to 300 miles
- $100 and up
Overview
My degree is in Jazz Piano from one of the top jazz schools, the University of Miami (undergrad) and the University of North Texas (masters degree). I'm also born and raised in NY, studying classical music at the Manhattan School of Music. I can play anything from Jazz to Latin Jazz, Classical Music, Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran, todays popular songs and much more! People love my playing because of my impeccable technique and ability to play many different genres. I also bring the fun personality needed for major events like yours. My price should be very competitive and I won't even need breaks. Take a look at my pictures/videos so you get a feel for my playing and personality.
19 Reviews
Dan was very professional and lots of fun. Excellent pianist, nice guy and very entertaining! Guests loved him!
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Ellen,
What a fun time I had last night and the sing along to Sweet Caroline was lots of fun! I want to Thank You for this great review and I hope I get to play for your guests in the future so we can singalong to a few more songs. And kudos to you and your husband with what you did to preserve the piano. It sounded great and was fun to play on!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Warm Regards
Dan
Dan was amazing, played a great variety of tunes and even adapted on the fly for a singalong! He was very kind and charming to work with, would definitely recommend him!
Pianist, Classical Pianist, Jazz Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Sebastian,
The words that you used to describe me like amazing, charming, and kind really mean allot to me. I very much appreciate you writing this review for me and I had to text you to acknowledge it as well. Thank you again and Happy Holidays!
Warm Regards,
Dan
Dan exceeded my expectations! He is SUPER talented and a total professional. I would hire him again in a New York minute. His talent and warmth elevated my event.
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Steve and Jim,
I very much appreciate this wonderful review. For you to give these compliments makes me know that I truly helped enhance your event. Thank you again for hiring me and it was a pleasure meeting you!
Warm Regards,
Dan
Dan was amazing! He made our event so perfect and was definitely a hit! He played beautiful music and was a complete professional. He is super talented and just what we wanted. He played the piano so beautifully and knew a variety of great songs. Would highly recommend him to anyone hosting an event that needs great entertainment.
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi Melanie,
Thank you for this wonderful review! It was a pleasure playing for your group and it looked like a successful evening. I also loved the picture we took with your co workers after the event. Everyone looked amazing!
Warm Regards,
Dan
Piano Man Dan did a great job for us! Will definitely bring him back!
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi John,
I so much appreciate your amazing review and it was so much fun playing for your facility.
Warm Regards
Dan
We had an anniversary party and Dan played our cocktail hour. Despite there being a variety of ages at the party - from 20-90 - everybody enjoyed listening to Dan's mix of beautiful piano playing. He brought all his own equipment and even got there early during one of the worst days of traffic I've ever seen in New York City. (Most of our guests were late, but not Dan!) Thank you so much, Dan. We will be in touch to hire you again for our next event!
Pianist, Jazz Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Anton,
I very much appreciate this wonderful review. It was a pleasure playing for your group. What a great crowd and great venue! Thank you for choosing me to be the pianist for this event!
Warm Regards,
Dan
Dan provided comfort to those who attended the funeral. In this time of sadness, he brought solace and peace.
Thank you Dan.
He exceeded my expectations and would hire Dan again.
Funeral Music
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Thank you for this great comment and 5 star review Isabel. It was my pleasure bringing peace to your family and friends during this difficult time through the power of music
Dan was great. I wanted to stick to the American So g book, old jazz standards. He set the right mood for our venue and played expertly!
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for giving me such a great review! It was a pleasure playing for your guests and it was an honor being part of such a beautiful wedding. You and your husband look fantastic together!
P.S.- teamwork really does makes the dream work. I appreciate all of the communication leading up to your special day to make sure everything was just the way you wanted. I wish you and your husband a lifetime of happiness. Thank you for choosing me!
Warm Regards,
Dan
The performance was wonderful. The selection of music was perfect for the event. He was accommodating and very professional.
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi Nacole,
It was a pleasure playing for your guests and I am amazed at how many people were able to easily announce each and every song I played. There were many fans of great music at your event! I appreciate you hiring me and I am thankful that I was able to help enhance the memorial service you hosted.
Warm Regards,
Dan
We were so pleased, from start to finish, it was a terrific experience! Dan’s communication was upbeat, lighthearted, and he was so easy to work with! It was a pleasure to meet him, he was the perfect mix of super talented and professional, but by the end of the night felt like a friend of the family! Many of our guests asked for his contact information, and we would love to hire him again for a future party. He even learned family favorites to make the event even more special! Everyone was on their feet and singing by the end of the night. Received a message from the guests of honor the following day raving about Dan and the live music, and said it was such a fun party and a perfect evening. What more can you ask for?!
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi Lori,
Thank you so much for this well thought out and beautiful review. This is quite amazing and very much appreciated. I have to give plenty of praise to you as well because you helped make the night a great one.
You and I communicated a number of times before the event in order to make sure everything went perfect so I appreciate you doing that. Once the guests got warmed up we sang the night away which had everybody feeling great! Can't ask for anything more!
Warm Regards,
Dan
Hired Dan to play for an hour as background for our wedding dinner. He arrived on time, played a wonderful set that included salsa which I was very excited about. He even did a duet or two with the singer I hired to perform for the first hour. Needless to say it was magical and I can’t wait to hire him again!
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi Margaret,
I am so happy that I was able to help make your wedding day a fantastic and fun day. I want to personally Thank You for giving me such a great review and I appreciate you choosing me for such an important day in your life. I had a blast!
Warm Regards,
Dan
Dan provided the background piano music for our baby shower, and he was phenomenal. He was able to play such a wide range of songs, from Taylor Swift and Disney to classical Italian. Thanks Dan for creating such a wonderful atmosphere for our guests!
Classical Pianist, Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi Mike,
Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure playing for you and your wife's baby shower and I very much appreciate everyone being so nice. Best wishes on the welcoming of your child into the world!
Warm Regards,
Dan
We hired Dan for a 1920s-themed murder mystery party. He was amazing! A great pianist and consummate professional — definitely made sure the evening was fun and filled with lively music and ambiance. We asked him to stay an extra hour since we were enjoying his playing so much. He was super sweet and dedicated to making the event as fun as possible for us. We ended up finishing the evening singing some favorites around the piano while he played, which was absolutely lovely.
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi Tess
Thank You for hiring me and giving me this fantastic review! The party and themed event was so unique and I had an absolute blast being part of it. Your guests were amazing which also made it a memorable experience for me.
Thanks again.
Warm Regards,
Dan
Dan played at a holiday party in my apartment last week. He was beyond my expectations with talent, personality, warmth and demeanor. His palybook of music is vast and he aims to please -even taking requests. I look forward to the next event I can hire him for - whether large or small.
Dan will not disappoint!
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi Hope,
Thank you for such a great review. You and your guests were such lovely people and I had a great time as well! After I played for the guests, we had so much fun singing along to different songs. Thank you for welcoming me in, feeding me such fantastic food, and hiring me for your fun party. You are amazing!
Happy Holidays!
Warm Regards,
Dan
Dan is excellent and should be a very easy decision for anyone to make. Dan played the entirety of my wedding this past weekend and he was exceptional. He fit in well with the group and his music set the tone for the evening. I cannot recommend Pianoman Dan enough. Still reveling pianists for your event, stop. Do yourself and your guests a favor and hire Dan.
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Good Morning Jesse,
I appreciate this fantastic review! It was such a pleasure playing for you, your beautiful bride, and guests. I wish you and Casey nothing but the best in your future together.
Warm Regards,
Dan
Client Review
Dan was perfect. He is so so friendly and talented. His piano playing was absolutely incredible. He played whatever we wanted…. We asked him for some jazz, latin, pop, … and he delivered. He was flexible… He played on our upright piano inside the house and when he noticed guests were hanging in our backyard, he brought his keyboard and speaker to set up on our deck so our guests could enjoy the music outdoors. I will definitely use Dan again and I obviously highly recommend him.
Jazz Pianist, Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi Lauren,
Thank you for choosing me! I had a great time playing for your family and friends. If you ever need me again, it would be my pleasure to serve you.
Warm Regards,
Dan
Dan was professional and everyone at our party enjoyed his playing!
Pianist
Response from Piano Man Dan:
Hi Matt,
Thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure playing for your guests and it looked like everyone was having a great time. Glad your wife had a great birthday!
Warm Regards,
Dan
He is a great piano player with perfect technique. He played many of the songs we love. He was very personable and easy to work with.
Easy Listening Band
I am glad I was able to experience the work ethic and amazing skills from Dan .Hired him for an Event for my Son . I was definitely not disappointed and took Credit for hiring Dan when my peers asked "Who is the entertainment?" Good pianist who was easy to work with and played some great jazz, Latin Jazz and tunes we all love from Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran and other artists? Even was knowledgeable with some modern songs for the Event. Thanks Dan!!!!
Easy Listening Band, Jazz Band, Keyboard Player, Latin Jazz Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $100 and up
What to Expect
I enjoy playing for a crowd and have the personality needed for any fun event
I will always give you my best performance while being 100% respectful of your needs
I am classically trained but I also love Jazz, Latin, and pop music so I am well rounded in different music styles
About
Graduate of the top ranked University of Miami Jazz Program (performance degree)
Graduate of the top ranked University of North Texas Jazz Program (masters degree)
Manhattan School of Music Classical Piano Studies
Winner of the Tito Puente Scholarship
Full tuition scholarship University of Miami
Classical Music Chopin Competition Winner
Performances with Gloria Estefan on the Today Show on NBC and Martha Stewart Show
Additional Booking Notes
I have a full 88 key Yamaha keyboard and amplifier if needed for any performance
Upcoming Booked Events
July 19, 2025 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 02, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
Past Booked Events
December 12, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 09, 2024 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
October 10, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 02, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 18, 2024 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 14, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
August 09, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 27, 2024 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
July 21, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 14, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Graduation |
May 25, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 29, 2024 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Worship Service |
April 27, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Anniversary Party |
April 19, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 15, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Cocktail Party |
March 09, 2024 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Baby Shower |
January 20, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 24, 2023 • 5:30pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 06, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Cocktail Party |
June 03, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
April 16, 2023 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
March 26, 2023 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Bridal Shower |
February 17, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |