Pianist for Parties
Golden Valley, MN 55427
(map) Phone: 612-845-1970
Reviews for Pianist for Parties
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Sharon was great to work with on my wedding music. She know what works best for weddings and can put you at ease. I have never worked with someone who was so professional. On top of all that she is extermely talented and will make the music at your wedding something people will remember. I would highly recommend her and her services.
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Sharon is a lovely person and a wonderful pianist. Many guests commented on her beautiful music.
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We hired sharon to be a live pianist for our wedding reception and were very pleased with our experience working with her. We had a bit of a special request for her and we were continuously impressed with her flexibility and professionalism. We would highly recommend her based on her skills as a pianist and as a business woman; she definitely aimed to please her clients! 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!!
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Sharon Planer's musical talents provided a blend of elegance, celebration and fun to our wedding reception. She was outstanding!
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Sharon was the pianist for my daughter's wedding on 4/23. It was such a pleasure working with her. The music for the wedding was beautiful. I could go on and on about how pleased we were with her services:
- Incredible responsiveness to emails and questions. Very organized.
- Mailed us a CD of her music.
- Met us at Caribou Coffee and brought her keyboard so she could play for us and help us select music for the ceremony.
- She handled communications with the minister and with the event staff where the ceremony was held.
- Offered great suggestions for music selections.
- She handled all communications with the vocalist prior to the wedding.
- Very easy to work with.
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Sharon Planer was a dream to work with. Very professional and accomodating!
About 2 - 3 weeks before our daughter's wedding we found ourselves without a pianist for the ceremony and Sharon came to our rescue fit us into her already busy day and played beautifully at the ceremony. It was a perfect wedding day!
We highly recommend Sharon for any event where you may need a pianist!
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The music was beautiful, and sounded great. Sharon was really flexible and helpful about helping us pick out the music for our wedding. She is great to work with!
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Sharon was wonderful to work with very on top of things. We were having an outdoor wedding which at the last minute needed to moved indoors so she had to move her equipment twice. I would recommend Sharon to anyone looking for a pianist.
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Sharon was more than I hoped for in hiring a pianist from a few states away. I was thoroughly impressed with her professionalism, talent, flexibilty, and customer service. She was THE most organized of all the vendors we worked with.
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Sharon was absolutely fantastic when it came to planning my ceremony music. She got in contact with the minister to be sure that she had all of the cues down and remained in contact with me throughout the planning process. I had another musician play during the ceremony as well and Sharon worked very well with him. I would recommend Sharon's work for any wedding or other special events.
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Brad and I were very pleased with the quality of music you provided for our wedding ceremony. Thank you!
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They have very good music and would recommend them to anyone that wants good music at their wedding
Sharon is a talented pianist and a joy to work with. Definitely 6 stars on a 5 star rating system!
Great pianist with a variety of music.
Sharon is great! I've worked with her a few times now for both DJ Entertainment events and Event Lighting and she's always upbeat and professional. Her quality is superior as well. If you need a Pianist, consider Sharon.
I've worked with "Pianist for Parties" and can say that her music is beautiful and her professionalism is equally as impressive.
Sharon makes beautiful music! Professional and great to work with!
I have performed many weddings with Sharon. She is not only an excellent musician, but she knows and understands weddings. I highly recommend her.
I have had the pleasure of hearing Sharon play piano on numerous occassions. Sharon is a gifted pianist and a truly nice person. She will take all your wishes into consideration and plan music to satisfy every request. She always goes above and beyond your expectations. Hiring Sharon would be a very good decision :)
Sharon plays beautfully and is very organized and detail oriented. I am always excited when we are working a wedding together because I know the music elements are going to wonderful and the cues will go smoothly! She is great about pre-wedding day communication so her couples never get stressed that the details involving the music are unclear. As an officiant that is such a relief because one of my top priorities is to help my Bride and Groom relax and enjoy not only their wedding day but the final days leading up to it as well! It is difficult to be relaxed on the big day if there has been a lot of stress involved in those final days. Thanks for making my job easier Sharon!
Sharon Planer with Pianist for Parties is a true professional and plays the piano with such style and grace. Sharon is easy to work with and exceeds your expectations. Delight Photography highly recommends Sharon for your next event!
Pianist for Parties, Sharon Planer is excellent at what she does. Her ability to choose the perfect music for the occasion is refreshing. A Catered Event has worked on numerous events with her. We would highly recommend her for her obvious talent, professionalism and promtness. It is our pleasure to endorse Sharon. Hiring Sharon will be one of the best things you will do when planning your celebration.
As a wedding consultant/planner I need to know I can count on all the wedding professionals who have been hired by my couples. I always know I can count on Sharon to help my couples make personalized music selections, make recommendations if they have no idea where to start and to play their music beautifully and with sincere emotion. Sharon always arrives early, checks in with me for any last minute changes and is completely flexible if there are. I do not hesitate to recommend Sharon for all your wedding day needs.
Sharon is absolutely the finest choice for a pianist for weddings in the Twin Cities. Not only does she play beautiful music, but she is SO experienced with weddings! She knows all the songs, knows when to stop, start, increase volume or speed up, or slow down... playing for a wedding is REALLY difficult, because so many things can happen unexpectedly, and Sharon has the experience, tact, and ability to work with anything that comes up. Plus, she is extremely friendly and flexible. Only if Sharon wasn't available would I recommend anyone else - she really is the best choice for a wedding pianist in the Minneapolis and St Paul, MN metro area. Top notch!
Sharon is a wonderful musician and a respected professional. Easy to work with, I am always happy to find out she is the musician performing the ceremony music.
About Pianist for Parties
Add a sparkle to your wedding with Sharon Planer at the piano!
Creating a beautiful musical atmosphere is Sharon's passion! She has a wonderful repertoire of piano music for all occasions and loves to design her music selections to capture the theme and mood of your event. Available in the Twin Cities and throughout central Minnesota.
No piano? No problem!
Sharon can set up her portable piano and sound system.
Is your event in a remote location? Sharon can bring her silent portable generator to provide power for her portable piano and sound system. Microphone available upon request.
Are you Planning a Wedding? Sharon loves helping each couple find the perfect music for their special day. Sharon will create the perfect musical setting for your special day with elegant ceremony music, jazzy cocktail tunes and romantic dinner songs.
Corporate Events and Private Parties. Sharon has an extensive repertoire including jazz, pop, Broadway, Latin, ethnic, contemporary hits, music from every decade, light classical and just about anything you might prefer. She welcomes learning new music and special requests.
Visit Sharon's web site at www.pianistforparties.com to listen to music samples, get prices and read the many comments of Sharon's pleased customers.
Sharon would love to hear more about your event, give her a call or send an email today!
Sharon has the 'KEYS' to make your event sparkle with music!
FAQ for Pianist for Parties
How to find the right musician(s) for your wedding
Word-of-mouth recommendations can provide you with great leads. Get recommendations from local music stores. Do an internet search for the type of musician you are looking for. The place where you are having your ceremony or reception may provide you with suggestions. Check with other facilities that hire musicians for their recommendations. Select a number of musician(s) to contact. Go hear them perform live. Ask for sample demo recordings. Ask them for references. Talk to references who can vouch that the musician(s) do a great job and are prompt and responsible. Do they provide a free consultation to help you plan your music? Do they have a set repertoire or are they willing to learn other songs? Do they play the style of music you are looking for? Are they willing to accompany vocalists or other instrumentalists if necessary? Will they attend your wedding rehearsal? What backup plans can they offer if they are not able to perform for your ceremony? Ask for a sample contract. Compare prices. Do they charge by the hour, by the job? Find out the total cost to you including mileage, set up fees, rehearsal, practicing with other musicians, learning new music, etc. Once you find the musician(s) that best represent your wishes, you will probably be asked to provide a deposit in order to secure the date for your wedding.
Finding music for your ceremony
Once you have selected your musician(s), you will want to meet to plan your ceremony music. Your musician(s) should be able to offer advice and provide you with a variety of music to choose from. Be sure and tell your musician(s) any special song requests that you have. It can sometimes take 4-8 weeks to special order music, so it’s important to do this well in advance of your wedding. The musician(s) will appreciate some time to learn the music as well. Here are some free resources. Your local or central library will likely have wedding music resources including sheet music and sound recordings. Do an internet search. Many of the wedding web sites have lists of ceremony and reception music, some of them allowing you to listen to samples. The major online bookstores have books and wedding CD’s, some of which you can listen to samples. Of course you can purchase resources as well. Local bookstores will have text, sheet music and CD’s. Local music stores have a wealth of sheet music and CD’s and can offer wonderful advice. Discount chain stores sell wedding sampler CD’s as do card shops and wedding shops.
If planning the music for your wedding seems overwhelming, a professional musician will be able to guide you through the process and will take care of all the details for you. You can relax knowing that your musician will create the perfect setting for your wedding!
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