Members purefender07 Posted November 26, 2006 Members Share Posted November 26, 2006 Hey guys, I took piano lessons for 8 years as long as playing guitar. I am very good at sightreading and was thinking that I would get some songs together for playlist this Holiday season and play around at office parties. I am no classical talent at piano but I have a bunch of songbooks that range from intermediate to advanced. I have a few questions for those of you who have played before around the holiday season. How many songs should I have in a setlist? What do people want to hear more: Classical/advanced piano music or just simple Christmas music with a basic vocal melody played on piano? How much should I charge or how much do you think I will get payed? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratmaster48 Posted November 26, 2006 Members Share Posted November 26, 2006 enough for 2 sets to last 1 hr - 1 1/2 hrs each. 15-20 pieces. they want to hear jazz style, unless it's a sitdown event then you can do classical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fernmeister Posted November 27, 2006 Members Share Posted November 27, 2006 Good idea. People generally want 50s vocal jazz style (sinatra, nat king cole, etc). It's a party, make it swing. You can throw a few classical pieces in, but unless that is requested, don't make a whole set out of it. Unless it is some small store, charge at the high end of what you would ask for a gig. Corporate gigs are gold and I kid you not, some players I know earn more in the Christmas/New Year season from these sorts of functions, than in the rest of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrMunky Posted November 27, 2006 Members Share Posted November 27, 2006 But you should use lots of effects!http://www.inrerocknroll.com/tunes/Frosty.mp3http://www.inrerocknroll.com/tunes/Rudy.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Friendly Ranger Posted November 27, 2006 Members Share Posted November 27, 2006 In preparation for your paying gigs, you might want to consider doing some for free. People in nursing/retirement homes are really appreciative of anyone who will take the time to visit them and especially share some music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BBTweed Posted November 27, 2006 Members Share Posted November 27, 2006 Originally posted by MrMunky But you should use lots of effects! http://www.inrerocknroll.com/tunes/Frosty.mp3http://www.inrerocknroll.com/tunes/Rudy.mp3 HAHAHAHA...That is FANTASTIC!!! Good feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pwn3d Posted November 27, 2006 Members Share Posted November 27, 2006 Originally posted by MrMunky But you should use lots of effects! http://www.inrerocknroll.com/tunes/Frosty.mp3http://www.inrerocknroll.com/tunes/Rudy.mp3 Good show, good show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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