Event Pianist - In Person & Virtual ♫ Dan Fogel
Event Pianist - In Person & Virtual ♫ Dan Fogel

Event Pianist - In Person & Virtual ♫ Dan Fogel

$300/hour
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♪ Versatile concert/cocktail Pianist ♪ ANY Request ON-THE-SPOT! Classical, Jazz, Musicals, Pop 1920s-2020s, Holiday, World, Disney *We Get Charged When You Express Interest. Top Quality, Not Cheapest. 1st hr=$405-500, +$80-100 / 30 min, +Keyboard, +Travel if > 90 min Round Trip. Just Piano, or Duo w' World-Class Musicians. I'll meet with you online or in person & offer musical choices that are both beautiful and personally meaningful! I can bring a state-of-the-art digital piano & sound equipment for $100 if the venue has no instrument. I also work with great vocalists & string players for a duo or trio. I love eliciting smiles, tears, laughter, and evoking nostalgia :) It warms my heart when people tell me that my music made their party or added something magical to their wedding day. I enjoy sharing my passion for music with audiences, both those who are familiar and those who are being introduced to a song /piece for the first time! I like to create an atmosphere of elegance, and enjoy being able to fulfill a request :) I accept 5 forms of payment! • CASH • Venmo • Zelle • PayPal • Check Please provide best time to reach you by phone, & your email address for a quote for your event! Also check out my website.
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Hired 25 times

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24 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 pm - 11:59 pmMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2021

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  • Virtual Holiday Concerts

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

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Christy Y.
Oct 22, 2021
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Dan was an excellent choice for my birthday party. He was helpful in the planning and easy to talk with. He played entertaining music and was able to play anything we requested. He also accompanied my daughters while they sang for me. He helped make my birthday a memorable night! I highly recommend him!

Details: Birthday party • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Piano • Variety • Other

Event Pianist - In Person & Virtual ♫ Dan Fogel's reply
Your daughters have the most beautiful voices! You & Stanton made me feel right at home, & it was a joy playing for you & your guests! Looking forward to the next event :)
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Trevor S.
Apr 23, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

I found Dan on thumbtack and requested info to play at our wedding ceremony. He answered almost immediately and we spoke on the phone about an hour later. He was extremely friendly and accommodating, asking what sort of music we were looking for and specific songs. He showed up to the ceremony early to set his equipment up and his music was beautiful. I have zero complaints and would absolutely hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you again, Dan!

Details: Wedding ceremony • 25 guests or fewer • 51 or older • 13 - 17 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • Piano • Other • Banquet hall / ballroom

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Andrew B.
Aug 18, 2016
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Dan played piano for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We met him beforehand at his residence and we went over some music ideas and he showed how well he played. Keep in mind, he's also a piano teacher, so he's well-versed. He called about a week before the wedding and we finalized music that we wanted, attire we wanted him to wear, timelines, etc. He was very efficient and organized. The day of the wedding he showed up on time, seemed to know exactly what to do (It wasn't his first wedding!), and played eloquently. Our loved ones commented on our quirky musical choices and how great it was for him to play it, as well as his level of skill. I got to sit down and take a break at cocktail hour and grab a drink and finally listen to the music, which set a relaxing mood for our guests. It was must better than just having the bustling sounds of guests chatting and silver wear clashing against the plates as people ate. One great part is that by hiring Dan we actually SAVED money. Our guitar player who we had set for the ceremony backed out and out DJ wanted a ton of money to play the ceremony music. For the same price, we actually got Dan to play not only the ceremony, but during the cocktail hour (Which I mentioned earlier). The DJ wasn't willing to do that, which was a blessing in disguise since if we had hired them to do so we wouldn't have met Dan. Highly recommended.
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Patty M.
May 4, 2023
Dan brings beauty and joy to all through his music and personality. Music is a second language for Dan. He plays many musical genres, can transpose with ease, accompanies soloists and choirs, and can bring life to a party or be background music for a dinner. Dan is an excellent piano teacher who meets individual needs as he teaches skills and the love of music.
Event Pianist - In Person & Virtual ♫ Dan Fogel's reply
Patty, you bring beauty & joy to all through your warmth & incredible ❤️ Thank you for the honor & opportunity to play with and for all of you!
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Doris G.
Dec 31, 2022
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We had to cancel last year 2021 for Dan to come play for us. He held my contract for one year and we finally got him to perform for us Christmas Eve 2022. He was wonderful delightful and very patient with my crazy family. I would highly recommend him very talented person.

Details: Holiday party • 25 guests or fewer • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • Vocals • Piano • Other • Rock / classic rock • Other

Event Pianist - In Person & Virtual ♫ Dan Fogel's reply
Your family is so much fun! Here's to new holiday traditions!
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Daniel Fogel

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    BEFORE REQUESTING INFO (because we get charged as soon as you do), see rates above to be sure it's within your budget. (Click 'See More' at the end of my introduction to see complete profile) I strive to perform at fair & reasonable rates, along with any vocalists or instrumentalists you wish to perform with me. I set my rates to be competitive for the high caliber of musical entertainment I offer, which has resulted from extensive training and experience. If you find someone with the same level of expertise for a lower price, I will consider matching it. No one should have to compromise on quality when it comes to their special event. Ask me about a possible discount.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the Crane School of Music & continued graduate work at NYU towards a Master's in Music in piano performance where I also taught 44 undergraduate students piano. I studied with critically acclaimed Steinway & Yamaha artist professors who have taught at Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, Northwestern, as well as other fine music schools and who have won international competitions along with their students. I have trained with Dr. Teresa Dybvig, director of Wellbalancedpianist, and as a result, can play for 8 hours straight without the hint of fatigue! I have performed at hundreds of cocktail hours, weddings, engagement parties, anniversaries, holiday parties, galas, senior communities, libraries, and religious services, and collaborated with dozens of seasoned vocalists, violinists, violists, cellists, floutists, and others! I've performed as a featured piano soloist with multiple orchestras, and have taught on the adjunct music faculty at NYU