California Dueling Pianos
- Los Angeles, CA
- Dueling Pianos
- 2 Verified Bookings
Steve B. said “Wow what a show!! Michael was wonderful to work with and my group had a blast. I have heard many different dueling piano groups and this was by far the…”
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I am currently the lead pianist at The Roof Restaurant where I have been playing for 13 years and counting. I specialize in playing popular, Broadway, classical, and romantic music- creating a wonderful ambience for weddings or other special events needing a classy touch. Contact me for a list of songs and/or to discuss my qualifications.
Carrie was great! She was so accommodating beyond her playlist. Everyone enjoyed the live pianist! Thanks so much Carrie!
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Heather- thank you for your kind review. :) I enjoyed playing at your lovely wedding and appreciated your prompt communication leading up to your special day! Congratulations to you both!
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I needed the perfect pianist for my Mom's 90th Birthday Celebration. Carrie was indeed perfect in every way. Simply she arrived early but before the event she inquired about specific songs which was very thoughtful. She was open to taking requests from guests. Her playing was beautiful. She played from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. It was an absolute pleasure working with her. I highly recommend.
The service was really great and I’m incredibly appreciative.
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Alexander- thanks so much for your kind review. It was an honor for me to play for your father’s funeral. All the best to you and your family!
Carrie was an absolute delight! Easy to work with, responded quickly to requests and questions, and played beautifully for the event. Thank you for providing a wonderful atmosphere!
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Melinda-
Thanks so much for this kind review! I really enjoyed playing for your company party and you were great to work with! I would be happy to play for any events for you in the future!
-Carrie
We loved having this talented pianist at our home for a dinner party! She was very easy to work with and played for over three hours. Our guests were raving about her as well.
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Kelsi-
Thanks so much for this very kind review! It was a pleasure to play for me to play at your dinner party!
Hired carrie at my daughter's wedding. She played for procession, wedding march and into the reception. Having Carrie play was perfect.
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Hi Susan- Thank you for your review and for hiring me to play the piano! I enjoyed playing for your daughter’s wedding- it was a beautiful day!
She was fantastic! I was running around getting the event all set up and she came in and started playing and needed no direction. Very easy to communicate with and work with.
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Mary thank you for the kind review and for the opportunity to play for your event! I appreciate your excellent communication and professionalism!
Beautiful and elegant, She is amazing!! Thank you so much for passing at our event, it was perfection.
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Hi Kristi,
Thank you for your kind words and for allowing me to be a part of the celebration of life for your mother. It was my pleasure! :)
Carrie was a joy to work with. She showed up on time and dressed professionally, but we ended up with a piano delivery problem. She was very gracious and understanding. I gave Carrie the eta on the piano and offered to pay her in full whether she went home or waited for the piano to arrive. She opted to wait for the piano. When she was finally able to sit down to play I commented to my co-worker on how beautifully she played. I will definitely keep her in mind for future events.
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Hi Dawna- thank you so much for this kind and thoughtful review! I really enjoyed being a part of the atmosphere at the Family Christmas Gift Show at the Expo center! I hope to be able to play for you again in the future! :) Thank you,
Carrie
She was very personable and professional
If you're looking for a touch of class and elegance and you're going for a timeless feel -- Carrie is the woman for the job! The music was beautifully chosen and played, Carrie was very flexible and punctual and before the day-of she made sure she had all of the details correct and assured me she would even come a little early. We were so grateful for Carrie's attentiveness and care as to when to stop for speakers and other little happenings like the cake cutting. Our guests loved her and we truly felt like we were back at The Roof even though it's been closed for quite some time. In short -- if you want beautiful music but don't want to deal with miscommunication or tardiness, call Carrie -- very professional, delivers quality and enhances the overall beauty of the day. Thank you, Carrie!
My event was only a few days away but She was very easy to work with and the music was great!
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Troy - thank you for your kind review and for hiring me for your special event!
She is an amazing player. You can totally count on her to sway the guests to her tunes. She is flexible to work according to your needs. Very professional, accommodating and cheerful! She came prepared with all the songs and played beautifully. I would definitely recommend her for any kind of party! I am short on words to describe how amazing she is!
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Nitish thank you so much for your feedback- it means a lot to me! I really enjoyed playing for your Christmas party! It was such a fun night and a great atmosphere. Thank you for letting me be part of it!
She was amazing to work with, super communicative, and friendly. My wife and I wanted one song played for our first dance at our wedding and leading up to the event Carrie recorded several versions of it to send to us so we could practice our dancing. At the wedding she was very friendly with our guests, and was prepared when the moment came for our song. She played wonderfully and we are very lucky to have found her. I can't say enough nice things.
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Hi John, your review means a lot to me! Thank you for your kind words and for allowing me to play a part in your beautiful wedding reception! It was an honor to help with your special day!
So professional to work with. She was flexible with our needs and did an amazing job. I am over the moon, and all of the guest feedback was positive as well! I will definitely be booking her in the future.
You won't believe how many wonderful comments we received from our 200+ party guests about having live background music. She made our Christmas party magical!
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Mike, thank you for this opportunity to play for your ward Christmas party! I had a fun time! You certainly know how to throw a great party! Thanks again :)
Would highly recommend for a wedding reception or any event
Response from Special Event Talented Pianist:
Thank you for your positive feedback! I had a wonderful time playing for your event! Thank you for choosing me to be your pianist!
My guests and I were blown away with the music!! There is nothing better than people going out of their way to tell you how amazing the pianist was! She made our event fantastic!!! I would highly recommend her and know that many of my guests are interested in her information!!
Price Range: Negotiable (2 hour minimum)
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
The music I play provides a wonderful ambience to any special event. I have often been told that I have a special touch, and with over 13 years of professional playing experience, I can read the crowd well to know what kind of songs they would enjoy hearing. I play songs that people recognize at a sound level that is "background" so as to avoid drawing away too much attention from the purpose of the event. I am happy to provide a complete list of songs I play. You can sample my playing in the video section.
You can also sample my work in person if you request to come in to The Roof Restaurant on a night when I am playing.
I grew up in musical family with a father who loved to sing and play guitar and a sister who played the piano beautifully. I wanted to play just like my sister! So I began taking piano lessons at age 6 until age 14. At age 11 I began accompanying children as they sang at church. I have played for church choirs, LDS institute choir, weddings and wedding ceremonies, and corporate parties. After moving to Northern Utah I began working as a host at The Roof restaurant at age 22. Whenever I could get the chance I would play their lovely Schimmel piano before the restaurant opened or after it closed. It wasn't long before the manager asked if I would be interested in a position playing the piano at The Roof. I have been playing at The Roof ever since (going on 13 years). I also absolutely love to play for weddings and other special events.
November 04, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 10, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
December 20, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
September 14, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 27, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
January 20, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 07, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 11, 2021 • 10:00am - 3:00pm | Festival |
November 06, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 04, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 28, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 07, 2021 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Wedding Reception |
February 24, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
July 11, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 02, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Festival |
June 22, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 15, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 24, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Product Promotion |
September 21, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 08, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
This list is ever-changing and I am frequently adding to it!
All I Ask of You – (Phantom of the Opera)
Anne’s Theme – From “Anne of Green Gables”
Annie’s Song- John Denver
Anthem - Good Charlotte
As Time Goes By – Herman Hupfeld
Ave Maria- Bach
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Bring Him Home- Les Miserables
Bye Bye Blackbird – Ray Henderson
By Moonlight – John Schmidt
Canon in D- Pachelbel
Carry On- Fun
Chariots of Fire – movie theme
Cherished Moments – John Schmidt
Clair de Lune – Debussy
Colors of the Wind - (Disney’s Pocahontas)
Come Away with Me – Norah Jones
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Cristifori’s Dream – David Lanz
Edelweiss (The Sound of Music)
Dawn – Pride and Prejudice Soundtrack
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Everlong- Foo Fighters
The Feather Theme (Forest Gump)
Fields of Gold – Sting
Fix You – Cold Play
Fools Rush In - Elvis Presley
Hallelujah- L. Cohen
Harry In Winter – Harry Potter
The Heart Asks Pleasure First (Theme from “The Piano”)
Hero’s Dream- Jim Brickman
He’s a Pirate – Pirates of the Caribbean
High and Dry- Radiohead
Homeward Bound
Hymne - Vangelis
I Am a Child of God
I Can See Clearly Now- Johnny Nash
I Have a Dream- Abba
I Know that my Redeemer Lives
I Love to See the Temple
Imagine- John Lennon
I Need Thee Every Hour
In Dreams- Lord of the Rings
Jessica’s Theme (The Man from Snowy River)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring- Bach
The John Dunbar Theme (Dances With Wolves)
Largo- Handel
Legends of the Fall- James Horner
Let it Be- The Beatles
Let it Go – Disney’s Frozen
Love Affair – Ennio Morricone
The Love Theme (Dances With Wolves)
The Luckiest – Ben Folds
Make You Feel My Love- Adele
Married Life – Disney Pixar’s “Up”
Memory (Broadway musical “Cats”)
Million Dreams – The Greatest Showman
Misery Business- Paramour
Moon River
My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice- from “Samson and Delilah”
The Natural- Randy Newman
The Nearness of You – Norah Jones
The Notebook- (theme from the movie)
No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
Ocean Avenue- Yellow Card
Oh Danny Boy (Irish folk song)
Olive Tree – Kurt Bestor
On Golden Pond – Dave Grusin
Only Hope – (A Walk to Remember)
Only Time- Enya
On My Own (Les Miserables)
Open Arms- Journey
O Sole Mio – Di Capua
Out of My Dreams- Oklahoma
Perhaps Love- John Denver
Picture This- Jim Brickman
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
The Prayer – Alberto Testa
Prelude- Bach
Ride- 21 Pilots
Romeo and Juliet- (Love theme)
The Rose- Bette Midler
Rose (Titanic Theme)
Sentimental Guy – Ben Folds
Seven Years – Lukas Graham
Some Enchanted Evening (South Pacific)
Someone to Watch Over Me- George Gershwin
Somewhere In Time – John Barry
Song of the Ocean – John Schmidt
The Sound of Music
Southampton (Titanic)
Stairway to Heaven- Led Zeplin
Star Dust – Nat King Cole
Sugar We’re Going Down- Fallout Boy
Think of Me – Phantom of the Opera
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
A Thousand Miles- Vanessa Carlton
A Thousand Years- Christina Perri
Unchained Melody – Alex North
The Very Thought of You – Nat King Cole
Watermark – Enya
The Way You Look Tonight
Wedding Song (There is Love)
We’ve Only Just Begun- Carpenters
What a Wonderful World
When I Ruled the World – Coldplay
When She Loved Me- Sarah McLaughlin
When You Believe – (Prince of Egypt)
When You Say Nothing At all – Allison Krauss
The Wind Beneath My Wings- Bette Midler
With or Without You – U2
You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
Your Song – Elton John
You’re Beautiful – James Blunt
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Steve B. said “Wow what a show!! Michael was wonderful to work with and my group had a blast. I have heard many different dueling piano groups and this was by far the…”
Mari K. said “Hands down the BEST person I could have chosen for our party. From the second he walked through the door to when he left, it was pure entertainment. Excellent…”
Reneze L. said “Scott was a hit at our party! He was on time, very flexible, and super talented. We cannot recommend him enough 🙌🏼”
Nicole S. said “We got lots and lots of compliments at the event last might. Professional and very talented. I highly recommend!”