FAQs

Who typically hires you?
People who want an excellent musical style which sets a special background ambiance for an event.

Your guests enjoy my playing while comfortably talking.

What is your pricing?
My minimum starts at $350 per event.

Why do people book you for their party or special occasion?
I am a background pianist/keyboard player. My music enhances your event with a upbeat, high-level musicality.
My personality is low-key, accommodating, and I always follow-up.


What style of music will you play?
I am a pianist who is versatile in all musical styles: I will entertain with your preferred styles of music.

My other music persona: new music improvisation. Visit my improv pages at Instagram:@bruimprov, Facebook, and Youtube.

Do you take requests?
Yes. I am a pianist who is familiar with classical music and popular songs from all the decades.
I have an Ipad with a large sheet music library, and I can access songs easily during a party and find them on the internet.

Will my guests be able to talk while you are playing? 
My music is in the background- your guests will be able to talk comfortably.

Where will you travel? 
Greater Boston area, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island.

Do you use an electric keyboard? 
Yes, if there is no piano available. My keyboard has a variety of piano sounds.

Is your keyboard loud enough for my function?
I bring an amplifier and an additional speaker with my keyboard, and I can turn the volume up so it can be easily heard by your guests. I also bring a microphone for announcements, toasts, and guests who would like to sing.

Do you entertain at holiday parties?
I greatly enjoy playing for home and office holiday parties.
I also lead festive holiday sing-alongs, and I bring song sheets.

What is your background?
I was a former soloist with the Boston Pops, and I attended both the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester and Northeastern University.

What are your other interests other than music?
I am an avid reader and the webmaster of booklist.org
I enjoy walking in nearby conservation land, observing plants and birds.

How do I hire you as a pianist for my function?
I will email or send you a contract and ask for a deposit to hold the date.

How can I contact you? 
Phone/text/email
(Please include the date, time, and location of your event in the email subject line.)

I check my email frequently, please call or email me again if you don't hear from me within a day.