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Jenny

Questions from a wedding pianist

Hi Everybody. I was a piano major in college. I do lots of accompanying and have taught music in the public schools and privately.

In the past I've played for five weddings, either people who knew me personally, or people who got my name through a church. I enjoyed it, but never got as many wedding jobs as I would have liked. I was told that if you're not the church pianist/organist, you're probably not going to be able to get many wedding jobs. So after a while I sort of gave up.

However, recently someone suggested I go through local wedding planners. Since I've never used, or been hired by, a wedding planner before, I wanted to get some info before I start contacting anybody.

First of all, how does the whole "wedding planner" thing work? Does the planner call a bunch of musicians? Does she give a list to the bride? Something else? If I sent a resume and card, would it just be stuck in a file?

What is the going rate these days? I remember charging $150 for both the service and the rehearsal. Is that reasonable?

When choosing a pianist for a wedding, what do you and/or the bride look for? Playing skills? Other things?

Any "fiasco stories" you've had with a wedding musician?

Are solo pianists ever needed at receptions, and if so, what style of music might they play there?

Any other advice before I try to contact some local planners?

Thanks!
Jenny

20 Apr 2009 12:43

chantae

Musician

Hi Jenny,

Wedding planners try to network with all sort of vendors to give the best possible service to their clients at reasonable prices. i think $150 for both the recept & ceremony is cheap you should charge more depending on how long you are going to be there. Most brides are looking for experience. they may want you to listen to a song to see if you can play it .. i think that you should put a portfolio together and contact Planners so you can network with them. you should also try to be apart of Wedding Expos you can get alot of business there also. Good Luck!

24 Apr 2009 14:10

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