Jarrod Champion
Jarrod Champion

Jarrod Champion

$200/hour
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I have been a professional pianist, singer, bandleader and all around party host for over 20 years. I have been a fixture in the Detroit area music scene since the age of 17 and pride myself on being able to offer a great amount of experience, quality and overall diversity. I have ensembles of all sizes and types spanning the genres of pop, rock, jazz, swing, blues, soul, Motown, country, oldies, etc. I cover a huge amount of musical ground and have bands built to suit each. Services offered include: - Now Offering LIVE BAND KARAOKE! (See below for additional details.) - Solo piano/vocal - Rock/Pop ensembles with male and or/female vocals (2-8 pieces with full horns avail) - Jazz/Swing/Traditional ensembles (2-9pieces with full horns and backing vocals avail) - Motown/Soul/Blues/Funk ensembles with male and/or female vocals (2-9 pieces with full horns and backing vocals avail) - High end entertainment for private, public, corporate, and charity events that mixes and matches any combination of the above - Full sound equipment, emcee services, staging and lighting available From performing quiet and intimate background music to being the full-on life of the party, I have a setup that will fit any situation. I work with only the best and most professional musicians in town, as I've built up a solid reputation in the area over the breadth of my career. Let’s get your party started! (All deposits are non-refundable) LIVE BAND KARAOKE! We play, you sing! A fresh and amazingly fun way to engage your guests at your next event. Interactive and wildly entertaining, we provide a unique (and safe!) way to take your event to the next level. Something your guests will be talking about for quite some time! Contact me today for further details and pricing.
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Hired 160 times

Serves Oak Park, MI

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28 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Kristy C.
Jan 19, 2024
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This is an update to my previous review that was a result of a miscommunication of our scheduled time. Jarrod did a great job on tuning our piano. He also engaged with our residents who were using the room at the time and even played a little tune for them. We would definitely have him again and would love to hire him to entertain for us as well! Thank you, Jarrod, for your graciousness and understanding.

Details: Spinet • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old • Fix sticky keys

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Spencer l.
May 3, 2024
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Not enough good things to say about Jarrod and his band! They were amazing and made my wedding so special- they learned my wedding song with like 2 weeks notice! I’m still just in awe of how smooth everything went at my wedding and Jarrod was a part of that! He helped MC, gave directions and was a wonderful performer. I received many compliments throughout the night on the band which, as a bride, makes you so giddy- 10/10!

Details: Wedding reception • 101 - 150 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Band • 3 - 5 • Oldies • Pop / top 40 • Rock / classic rock • Covers • Concert hall / auditorium

Jarrod Champion's reply
Thank you so much, Spencer! It truly was a pleasure!
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Taylor V.
Aug 3, 2023
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Jarrod absolutely exceeded our expectations! He took on our wedding less than 2 weeks prior to our event and did a phenomenal job. Originally I inquired about music for our ceremony only, but he was available to provide music for both our ceremony and reception (at 2 separate locations)! He arrived early to set up, curated a set to match our musical vibe and played every song we had asked for, and he offered suggestions on how to make our night even more exciting and flow well. He made our smaller scaled wedding feel extravagant and so special! I am so happy we found Jarrod, our wedding guests kept commenting to me that he was wonderful, and I cannot wait to suggest him to others (and use him for future events as well)!

Details: Wedding ceremony • 51 - 75 guests • 51 or older • 31 - 50 years old • Band • Guitar • Piano • Other strings • Jazz / Blues • Other • Covers • Variety • Outdoors

Jarrod Champion's reply
Thank you so much, Taylor! I was honored that you and Tony included me in your big day. It was absolutely beautiful and my pleasure! Best to you both!
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Jenelle D.
Oct 10, 2022
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Absolutely amazing band! Would definitely recommend and will definitely be hiring again!! They performed at a Halloween party for us. They had an awesome line up of Halloween themed music. They were very professional. Such a wonderful addition to the party!

Details: Holiday party • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Band • Vocals • No preference • Rock / classic rock • Pop / top 40 • Covers • Variety • Outdoors

Jarrod Champion's reply
Thank you, Jenelle! We had a blast playing at your party and hope to see you again soon!
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Elicia R.
May 9, 2022
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Jarrod Champion responded to my request in a few minutes and was punctual on arrival. Since my newly acquired piano had been sitting untouched for 20+ years, he explained my options for bringing it up to scale. Jarrod even showed me how to lift the top panel and how to prop it open for louder sound. After he was done tuning it a half step/note, Jarrod played a beautiful melody. It was wonderful to hear the piano play music instead of screeching out of tune. I will schedule the next tuning with Jarrod. I appreciated his kindness too.

Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Not applicable - new piano • More than 10 years old

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