Pianist for Weddings, Parties and Events

 
"Thank you for your help with our special day. Best wishes"

- Steve and Helen, Berkshire
"...I need to give you a call to say a proper thank you for playing at our wedding. You did a wonderful job!!.."

-  Catherine, London

Professional pianist for any wedding ceremony and reception

Martyn Croston is a professional jazz pianist based in London and the South East.

He can play as a solo wedding pianist for the ceremony and reception, perform in a violin/piano duo and provide live entertainment for the evening with the 6-piece function band, The Velvet Undertones.

Martyn plays in a range of styles to suit all tastes and has performed and studied in the USA, Russia and the UK, including performances with Dave Richmond (Manfred Mann) and Toby Smith (Jamiroquai). Visit his bio page for more information. Martyn regularly performs at wedding ceremonies and receptions throughout London and the home counties.

You can find a list of some of the songs he has played at various weddings on his repertoire page

= = > > Contact Martyn for an initial enquiry and for a no obligation quotation






Just the way you are.mp3

Prelude in C.mp3

Autumn Leaves.mp3
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing so beautifully at our wedding on Saturday. I'm so glad we chose you to play as you really were everything we imagined for our day"

 - Jenna, Surrey, March 2013

If you want a little more variety than just a piano can provide, then why not consider hiring a duo for the ceremony and reception. Martyn frequently plays with the violinist Simon Jordan
A function band is a great choice for the after dinner celebration. A great band can really interact with the crowd and offer a variety of music to get people on the dance floor.
Martyn plays the keyboard for "The Velvet Undertones", a 6 piece ensemble who play a mixture of soul, pop and rock songs from the 70s to the present day

Take away the hassle of sorting out the wedding music...

...The Velvet Undertones can provide ALL the entertainment for your wedding!

- The Ceremony - solo piano

- The Reception - guitar and vocal duo 'Bel Canto', piano and voice, or solo piano

- The Evening Party - 'The Velvet Undertones'


=> Visit http://thevelvetundertones.com for more info





Why choose a wedding pianist for your ceremony and reception


Making the preparations for your wedding day can be an overwhelming task. What flowers should you choose? If the ceremony is outside, what are the options at the venue if it rains? Well, hopefully this article might just clear up the question as to what wedding music ideas you'd like for your special day , as hiring a wedding pianist is the perfect option for any bride and groom, on just about any budget.

Hiring a wedding pianist is often cheaper than other alternatives such as a string quartet or a duo act. Part of the reason is that they don't have to pay a large sum to transport heavy equipment to the event and as such any costs they incur will only be for one person, rather than an entire group of musicians.

A pianist also provides some flexibility and versatility as many styles of music work on the instrument so you can be pretty sure your favourite songs will sound great for the wedding entrance music, signing of the register, exit and during the wedding breakfast  As the guests arrive and throughout the ceremony, a pianist will play top wedding songs or a selection of classical music chosen by the bride and groom.

They can be used for the reception as well as the ceremony, playing background music as the guests relax and liven things up with more up-tempo and contemporary songs when the party is in full swing.

Another advantage of a wedding pianist is that they do not take up much space. If there is not a piano at the venue, then their digital keyboard and amplifier will easily fit in the corner somewhere and not be in the way at all

Using a piano is a great way to set the atmosphere for your event. The sheer versatility of the instrument means it can be a great idea for your wedding music as they can create just about any tone you'd like.

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