Concert Pianist. Performed private parties for: Steve Martin, Neil Diamond, Bolshoi Ballet, American Ballet, Russian Symphony, Pavoratti, Paloma Picasso, Lyon Opera Ballet, Itzhak Perlman, Zubin Mehta, Duke & Duchess of Kent, Vladimir Ashkenazy & more. Westgate Hotel, San Diego pianist and many other top notch hotels, resorts & restaurants. Available for private parties, events, weddings...you name it! Composer/improvisationalist. Unique progressive style. Vast repertoire. Everything from contemporary, jazz, classical, rock, folk, international, show tunes, movie themes. I’m a composer of "new age music". My music with a Celtic twist takes you on a healing, ethereal journey.
Risa played for my husband's 80 birthday party. Her talent and experience is over the top. I felt that we had been friends for a long time. I am amazed by this website. Awesome!
Response from Risa Renee:
Dear Vin: Thank you so much for the lovely review. You really know how to throw a party! I had so much fun entertaining and meeting your guests. The dinner was great and I just finished the b’day cake you sent me home with! Delicious. :). RR 🎶
We booked Risa to play piano at a company holiday party in a private home, and we are so glad we did. She played a beautiful medley of secular holiday songs mixed with classic tunes, creating the perfect ambiance for this festive occasion. She was prompt and professional throughout the booking process, and we will definitely be booking her for future events!
Response from Risa Renee:
Stephanie, Thank you for the lovely review! I am so glad you enjoyed the music. I truly enjoyed the magical evening. Have a wonderful holiday season!
One of the nicest, most professional pianist I've met here in San Diego!
A breath of fresh air !
Risa created an amazing ambiance for our holiday party. Her professionalism combined with her unique style of playing music is absolutely refreshing. She is certainly a talented artist! We look forward to her playing for our upcoming events. We are so glad to have found her.
I am so happy to leave a review for Risa. She came through right when we needed her to. We decided last minute due to the sudden weather change, that we were going to move the wedding inside & hire a pianist to play the beautiful black baby grand piano in that room. I posted the ad at midnight and by 8am, she had already emailed me and called me to start our day off right with less worry.
Risa was a fit from the beginning. Her warm personality and genuine heart was felt through the phone. Not only was she more than qualified (which was a great relief) but she related to the bride's family and teaches musical therapy. There was no doubt that her heart is in the right place and that God sent her to us that day. She was elegantly dressed and her music was talked about all night & throughout dinner. She created an unforgettable easiness to the environment, that resulted in a lifetime of memories.
It was a pleasure to meet Risa & I look forward to building a long-lasting friendship with Risa & of course promoting her everywhere & to everyone!
Thank you so much Risa, we are truly grateful to have met you!
We highly recommend this talented pianist.
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| June 28, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| October 23, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| December 12, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
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