Neil (pianist)

Talented cocktail pianist from Devon, experienced in a range of settings from wedding receptions to top hotel gigs, performing everything from classical music through to contemporary pop, easy listening and jazz.

Neil began learning the piano when he was six years old. After twelve years of formal classical training he went to Leeds College of Music and studied jazz, contemporary & popular music. He then gained his Masters degree in composition for film and television at Bournemouth University. Neil has extensive experience playing with orchestras and bands and has directed musicals and travelled internationally performing live. As a composer, he has written for cinema, television and radio.

Neil’s style of playing embraces music from all eras. He has carefully chosen his repertoire to accommodate all musical tastes and styles and to suit all generations. You will hear the old favourites of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, the newer favourites of Elton John and Coldplay and everything in between, including songs by Barry Manilow, The Beatles, Celine Dion and Lionel Richie. He also includes many favourites from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, well-known Disney songs for younger listeners and some of the more recent hits by artists such as Robbie Williams, Westlife & Ronan Keating.

Neil specialises in weddings and has a special repertoire for the wedding ceremony, comprising mostly of classical music. If there is a special piece you would like to be played either during the ceremony or later on, let us know and we may be able to arrange this.