Live music at your wedding ceremony

A number of instrumental pieces on piano are already in my repertoire. The technique and time required to learn them is slightly higher than for songs accompanied by piano. I am first and foremost a singer, which is where my strength and talent really lie, so feel free to make use of that! Please know that I will gladly perform instrumental piano pieces at your wedding ceremony, but only those from my repertoire that I have already learned.

Absolutely, and we would love to! Live music adds extra value to a church service, because it is an easy way to personalize the celebration with songs of your own choosing. We provide a few songs to listen to, allowing you to dream away and really take in the moment, for example after the first reading, after the homily, and before the conclusion. We also provide live songs in the background during the regular rituals of the church service, such as the signing of the register, the offering, or the Eucharist, to create a very warm atmosphere. I adapt everything organically to the duration of those moments.

The number of songs depends on the type of service. In a church service, we usually have 6 to 10 or more songs, depending on the musical moments chosen by the pastor or priest and whether you opt for a prayer service or a Eucharistic service (with communion). I am also happy to go through the service with you to indicate additional places that usually include music. If you are working with a free ceremony with a ceremony speaker, count on 5 to 6 songs and sometimes more, if your speaker is a big fan of live music moments in the celebration. Go for at least those 5 songs, because we want to give live music a truly meaningful place in the ceremony.

In principle, I always play the chosen songs in their entirety, but in a rather compact version. I don't mind cutting out a lot of repetition or instrumental pieces, but I do make sure that all the important parts of a song are retained. The length of the song depends on what is needed to give that song the right dynamic structure. For a little extra touch in the celebration, we sometimes opt for a shorter musical interlude. Everything is negotiable. Feeling and impact always take precedence over practical considerations.

Absolutely, I'd love to. I prefer to work with my own equipment to ensure the best sound quality. I also provide a wireless microphone for your ceremony speaker (not in the church). You can also use this for your guests who are giving speeches and, of course, for your vows. Wireless is convenient and looks great in photos. It also ensures that the sound source, volume, and quality are consistent for everything you hear during the ceremony (music and speech), which is very pleasant. I also take care of the sound throughout the ceremony, so that every speaker is clearly audible and your guests can follow everything comfortably. I provide my digital professional piano as standard. To make it fit in completely with the styling and vibe of your wedding, I can also create a visual grand piano effect with a piano shell around it. Feel free to ask about the possibilities.

Where I sit makes a big difference to me in terms of feeling and playing comfort, so it's nice if there is enough space provided for me. I prefer to see the guests while I play (so I'm not positioned at the back or to the side), but more importantly, I need to be able to see you while I play. That connection with you is very important to me. Sometimes backdrops or large flower arrangements get in the way, or there isn't enough space at the front. I'm happy to take a look at what's needed and where I can position myself. In a church, too, I prefer not to be positioned behind a lectern or large pillar. But normally I am "respectfully persistent" enough to mention this to the sexton when I arrive, so I will take care of that.