- Location:
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Wilmington.
- Pay Range:
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$100-$650 per event
- Member Since:
- 2008
- Primary Category:
- Piano
- Additional Categories:
- 40's Hits Piano, 70's Hits Keyboards, 80's Hits Piano, 90's Hits Piano, Big Band Piano, Broadway Piano, Classical Keyboards, Classical Piano, Jazz Keyboards, Jazz Piano, Keyboards, Oldies Keyboards, Oldies Piano, Pop Keyboards, Pop Piano, Rock Piano, Top 40 Piano
- Influences:
- Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Oscar Peterson; George Gershwin, Cole Porter; Billy Joel, Elton John; Bach, Bethoven, Brahms & Bartok
Description
"PIANIST EXTRAORDINAIRE!" -St. Martin This Week.
"The music's best asset is VIRTUOSO Zipse at the piano..." -Jeff Murphy, News-Journal.
*WINNER* of the 2010 & 2011 "Bride's Choice Award" -Martha Stewart & WeddingWire.
***FULLY INSURED***
Hello, I am a pianist who plays festivals, concerts, conventions, casinos, theaters, restaurants and clubs, as well as weddings, parties and corporate events. Besides playing solo piano or doing a one-man-band (w/ NO canned sequences) I also have a rock duo, a jazz trio, and an excellent dance/party wedding band.
You see, I just simply LOVE to play! As I tell my students, it's easy to be good at something if you love it. That's why I've been a full-time musician since graduating summa cum laude from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. This IS my day job, and I love it!
I also play in church, and perform free at various fundraisers and charities, for talent is a gift, and what I do with it is my gift back.
Now I would be honored to provide the music for your wedding ceremony, reception, cocktail party, dinner dance or corporate event. From classical music for a ceremony to jazz for cocktails, from soft romantic music for dinner to dance party music for a reception, whatever you prefer, I know I can provide the perfect mix to please all your guests. I have a vast repertoire of over 1000 songs FROM MEMORY, (including Rhapsody in Blue) and am able to play most all requests.
But instead of my words, read what others say:
TESTIMONIALS: (from my website's Guestbook)
"Dave - You rock! Simply the best in the tri-state area! I always run into you when our band Remedy plays The Reef and just sit back and enjoy! You are just one fabulous keyboard player -- great form, technique, and a great ear. You are most certainly something for me to aspire towards!" -Pat Bush, Wilmington, DE
"David you are a most talented musician as well as an excellent orchestra conductor and music director. Your work on CAPA's High Society and Little Shop of Horrors was outstanding. I look forward to working with you in the future. Always, Alex " -Alex Handy, Easton, MD
"David has entertained us for over 6 years, both at my home for various parties, and at our Black Tie events. He is outstanding and gets people excited and dancing! David is the requested favorite and we love his varied music, he can play almost anything you request!" -George Cascia, Rehoboth Beach, DE
"David played for my folks' 50th anniversary party last September at The Farmhouse in Avondale. I knew from previous experience that he would put on a good show with just the kind of music the "old folks" would like, as well as a few for us younger people, too. Not only did he exceed my expectations in that regard, but he brought the house down, to the point where other restaurant guests came wandering in to see where the great music was coming from. By the end of the evening we were all up dancing, and hearing Rhapsody in Blue was the icing on the cake. Wonderful!" -Carolyn Hendrix, Port Deposit, MD
"We had the distinct pleasure of producing "Nunsense" last year..David was the pianist. WOW! Standing ovation from the full houses every night after his pre-show gig. Used him again in Dec. for "Nuncrackers" at Milton Theatre. Also booked him for a major Lewes fundraiser. THEN I booked him for a private party at my home (can't get enough!). Excellent musician...great fun to work with..superb show!" -Sue & Charlie Meyer, Lewes, DE
"This is Cheryl Romano Banquet Coordinator from the Rehoboth Beach Country Club in Delaware, we are a members only country club. I have had the distinct pleasure in booking David individually for many years as a piano player for our members and they always look forward to hearing him play. We recently had his group here for our Saturday evening entertainment, and they really had our crowd on the dance floor! Comments and raves continue to come in! We are looking forward to their return later this year!" -Cheryl Romano, Rehoboth Beach, DE
"David brings much joy to our Assisted Living facility everytime he plays. He is an excellent pianist and a great guy. My residents absolutely love him!" -Annette Bahn, Rockland Place, Wilmington, DE
"During the Chautauqua Tent Show in Lewes this summer, David Zipse created a fabulous experience of George Gershwin's music for an audience of over 500 people. Due in large part to the amazing talent of Mr. Zipse, it was a record-breaking attendance for an event that has been going on for ten years. As an organizer for the event, I found it great to be working with such a music professional. It was a top-notch performance! -Andrea Anderson, Lewes, DE
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One last note to prospective clients,
Realizing how important client reviews are, I've included the testimonials above, from my website, in addition to the clients reviews I have here, and if you choose to book me, I will do my best to EARN a review as glowing as those above and below.
So, how can I help YOU? Just let me know!
Sincerely,
David
PS- Looking for a FUN wedding band also? Check out my band GOOD FOOT, winner of GigMasters' Rising Star Award for 2009 & 2010! (See related press kit below!)
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
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- David was amazing! A true piano virtuoso....my wife's 1980's themed party was a blast!David rocked the house...best party we've ever had in the family! Highly recommend! -- Gary B, Newark, DE, 1/15/2012
- In connection with our Mother’s 80th birthday celebration, our entire experience with David was a pleasure. He was quick to respond to initial email inquiries and accommodating with our song list, offering to learn those he didn’t know from memory. On the day of the function, he arrived early, familiarized himself with the surroundings, and started playing as the guests began to arrive – well before his start time. Although I offered him food and breaks, I believe he played continuously for better than three hours, much to the delight of our guests.
As follows, I would gladly recommend David to others in search of a very enthusiastic and talented pianist.
-- Donald C, Rockville, MD, 10/29/2011
- David Zipse was absolutely amazing! I am so OCD and was really worried how everything would work out but he went well beyond anything I could hope for. All the guests kept coming up to me to say how great the music was. I cannot recommend him enough. He is exceptional!! -- Christel C, Chevy Chase, MD, 8/20/2011
- We had David play at our wedding. He was always accessible and responded quickly. He was very open to accompanying our friend (who was playing the violin). He played our requests and was very professional and friendly. He also had great suggestions for music when I asked for some. I have nothing but great things to say about David. I would HIGHLY recommend him for any event! -- Sarah S, Stevensville, MD, 8/19/2011
- I had a lot of demands for my wedding, and David has managed to not only meet but also exceed my expectations in almost every aspect. I'd asked him to play the piano during the bridal party entrance, and he managed to do just that...and also adapt and modulate the song in time with each announcement to create excitement and anticipation. I'd asked him to play a special song to accompany a PowerPoint presentation, and he was able to adjust and play the song so that it ended perfectly with the last slide, even despite the technical difficulties we had with the show. He alleviated many of my worries during the planning process, and my wedding was a complete success! -- Elvena F, Fairfax, VA, 8/6/2011
- Dave did a great job and everyone enjoyed his playing and the music. Would definitely recommend him and use him again! -- Scott W, Kennett Square, PA, 8/4/2011
- We could not have hired a better pianist! David from the first email was professional and accommodating and truly cared about making our evening special. He is a wonderfully talented musician and without him I do not believe our wedding would have been as lovely as it was. Each guest made a point to tell us how impressed they were with David from the cocktail hour at 6 to the close of the night at 10. We cannot thank him enough for everything that he did to make the evening so perfect!
Thank you David! Shannon and Damon -- Shannon S, Philadelphia, PA, 7/9/2011
- David came to the event much earlier than needed in order to make certain everything was okay with the venue and that there was nothing out of place. That is a sign of a true professional. He played beautifully and was very outgoing and friendly. My granddaughter's wedding ceremony was very special due to his virtuosity on the keyboards and his work behind the scenes prior to the event working with all parties to make certain everyone would be satisfied. I would very much recommend him should anyone else have any similar events or the need for piano soloists in the future. Great experience! -- Lew Z, Crofton, MD, 5/14/2011
- Our Number One Choice! Thank you David!! -- Katerina D, Phoenixville, PA, 5/1/2011
- Very satisfied with David.
It was comforting to know that he had everything under control.
Very professional and very talented.
I would highly recommend David Zipse to friends and family.
Thank you Gig Master, and Thank you so much David.
Michele Cordivari -- Michele C, Wilmington, DE, 4/29/2011
- David was wonderful. He played for my Parents 50th Anniversary Brunch and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone for their events. He added that "extra" bit of class to my parents affair!! Thank You David!!!
Donna Bakuckas -- Donna B, Ambler, PA, 3/27/2011
- David did a great job, he arrived extra early to set up and was very professional. We left the song selection up to him and he played a wide variety of music while also taking requests from our guests. Everyone raved about David after and told us how impressed they were. We would definitely hire David for another event! -- Kelly D, Washington, DC, 2/26/2011
- David Zipse was absolutely everything I could want for my special occasion pianist and much more! His personality was very engaging and his talent was truly amazing. He truly made my event memorable and special. -- Susan M, Gaithersburg, MD, 1/1/2011
- This is the third year in a row we have hired David for our holiday party. He is just exceptional! Now our guests consider him a part of our "family" and this annual event. I highly recommend David! Not only is he talented, he is extremely accommodating, flexible and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. -- Jeanne W, Rockville, MD, 12/19/2010
- Magnificent! All of the guests commented on how talented David is! When you have someone like David, who just loves playing the piano, it's not really a "gig" for him - it's fun and it's a pleasure. We loved the way he improvised and transitioned one song into the next. Very impressive. We were all extremely thankful that he made our holiday social a very successful event! Would highly recommend him for any occasion! -- Cathy P, Wilmington, DE, 12/7/2010
- David was extremely professional. The music was wonderful. We had a variety of ages 1 to 90 and everyone enjoyed it. We would recommend David he was a true professional and played a little longer than originally requested. I will definitely use gigmasters again if needed and will recommend both David and gigmasters if asked.
David - Thank you for adding to our wedding day. -- Katherine L, Philadelphia, PA, 11/26/2010
- David was absolutely fabulous! He is extremely talented, accommodated all of our music requests, and was great to work with. His beautiful piano music added an elegant touch to our wedding ceremony that we will always remember! -- Nicole A, Alexandria, VA, 11/6/2010
- David provided an outstanding performance at our event. Our requirements were somewhat strict in that our event was being hosted at a private, members-only facility with many rules and David followed our instruction to a T. We were very pleased with his abilities and will definitely be using him for our next event. -- Dan G, Philadelphia, PA, 10/5/2010
- Mr. Zipse was very professional in his timely responses to my emails and telephone calls. He answered all of my questions courteously and completely. Most importantly, Mr. Zipse played beautifully, at my daughter's wedding. I received many wonderful comments about "the pianist." Since Mr. Zipse had his own sound system and keyboard, he had no trouble setting up in plenty of time before the wedding. My husband was particularly grateful that Mr. Zipse's rates are so reasonable. I would highly recommend Mr. Zipse to anyone who needs a pianist. -- Tankya D, Silver Spring, MD, 10/2/2010
- Thank you David for making our wedding ceremony everything we could have ever dreamed of!!!! Your musical talent is amazing and we have received compliment after compliment about your performance. I couldn't be happier about how our wedding day turned out, and much of it was a direct result of the beautiful music during our ceremony. Thank you again for everything!!! -- Amy H, Chesapeake City, MD, 8/14/2010
- Having David at our party was such a pleasure. His talent & professionalism gave our party an extra pop. I would definitely call him again & recommend him to friends. Thanks again, David. -- Jerry H, Drexel Hill, PA, 7/31/2010
- David Zipse is exceptional.
We had a small wedding reception for our daughter, and his entertainment was the highlight of the evening. David was very accommodating in playing special requests for traditional Greek music, and played the songs as if he was Greek himself! David Zipse is an outstanding Virtuoso Pianist, and I highly recommend him for your event. I look forward to having him play for us in the future. Thank you David!!
-- Katerina D, Annapolis, MD, 5/15/2010
- I would hire David back in a heartbeat. He is a wonderful performer. He played what we requested and sounded great. He arrived early, played fabuously well. We were really pleased! -- Irene W, Wallingford, PA, 4/17/2010
- David was amazing from beginning to end. His professionalism, attitude, and talent just blew us away. Our ceremony was absolutely perfect with his help and he kept our guests entertained throughout the cocktail hour. I would recommend David to anyone looking for an amazing performer! -- Michelle P, Wilmington, DE, 3/27/2010
- David Zipse was the hit of our holiday party! I knew from his press kit that he was versatile and talented; What I didn't know was HOW talented. Wow!!! His showmanship and mind-boggling song list impressed everyone. Without exaggeration ---- our guests raved.
Our piano is still smokin.
Thank you David for being such a pro and for your willingness to travel to Richmond, Va. You would enhance any occasion. And thanks to GigMaster for a responsive and helpful website.
Sincerely,
Teresa Haynes
Richmond, Va -- Teresa H, Richmond, VA, 12/6/2009
- David is a very, very talented performer and extremely professional. I would highly recommend to anyone who needs this kind of entertainment to consider David. His knowledge and selection of music is superb. You won't be disappointed for sure.
Jim & Deb Fossati -- Deborah F, Lakehurst, NJ, 11/28/2009
- David played at our entire wedding reception. He was accompanied by a drummer and vocalist (Stefanie Jaye). David & drummer provided wonderful background music for our 90 minute cocktail "hour" in the Round Room and then Stefanie joined them in the Great Room at Loch Nairn while we dined. The transition from one area to another was seamless. The music ranged from Big Band, jazz, and even one song later in the night just for the children. We received numerous compliments thru the entire reception about the wonderful music and vocals. My fiance and I (as a more mature couple) wanted a class act and we got it!! We would highly recommend David to anyone. -- Madelyn M, Avondale, PA, 11/14/2009
- David was just great. We had some different requests for our ceremony (not the Canon in D-type standards) and he learned the music and really rose to the occaision to meet our needs. Fees were very reasonable and he made it really easy for us. He made suggestions where appropriate and helpful, but really just sat back and played beautiful music. This was one vendor we really didn't have to worry about on our big day! Thanks again, David! (Andrea & CJ, 10/3/2009) -- Andrea K, Lititz, PA, 10/3/2009
- heard nothing but the best comments of how well he played and the music by our guests!!! they all enjoyed it and we definately would hire him on our future events!!! thank you :) -- Joanne C, Iselin, NJ, 7/18/2009
- I can't thank your service and David's wonderful talent enough. He was so accommodating and completely customer oriented, which is a relief to a busy Mom planning a wedding.
I had so many wonderful comments from my guests about David's talents, and would definitely recommend him to anyone thinking about hiring him for a special occasion.
He lives up to his wonderful reputation. My sincere appreciation for a job extremely well done.
Feel free to use me as a reference for future clients. -- Karen D, Wilmington, DE, 7/10/2009
- We hired David for our daughters wedding (cocktail and dinner hours). We could not have been more pleased with his professionalism and talent! I would highly recommend him because I know you too will be as pleased as we were. -- Teri D, Thurmont, MD, 5/15/2009
- David is a true professional with great talent. His broad knowledge of music is untouched.
We hired him for a small wedding and the compliments my wife and I received say it all.....
HE WAS AWESOME!!! -- Jon F, Media, PA, 2/15/2009
- David played at a dinner party in our home. For the weeks leading up to it, he was especially accommodating because I had very specific requests, including accompanying my young daughter who would be singing as well as my older uncle, and playing for a Christmas carol singalong with the guests. Not only did he do an outstanding job of accompanying our family members and friends, he could play a wide array of music incredibly well, take requests, plus play from his own extensive repetoire. David is so talented and he really made the party a success. Plus he is extremely warm and polite. By the end of the evening, he became part of the family! He's GREAT! -- Jeanne W, Rockville, MD, 1/3/2009
- David Zipse is a wonderfully talented pianist and I have absolutely no reservations in recommending him as a pianist and a very professional musician. He was very detail oriented in his communications before hand and traveled several hours in less than favorable weather to arrive on time. My guests were delighted with his playing, all without music, and had a very wide selection. He was the highlight of my party. I felt he was reasonably priced and well worth the money. He was a great value. He is a very personable, talented individual and I look forward to working with him again in the future. -- Nancy J, Carlisle, PA, 12/6/2008
- We highly recommend David Zipse for a perfectly seamless experience! There’s nothing we wish him to have done differently. He’s incredibly friendly, accommodating, professional, easy to reach, quick to respond, and thorough in answering all questions. He’s very talented and many guests noted how well he played. We selected some of the music and he played it in the exact order that we requested. He knew most of the pieces and very quickly learned the rest, checking with us to make sure that he would play what we envisioned. We loved all his selections. David didn’t even look at the keys, but watched people proceed down the aisle to time the music just right. -- Virgil B, Glenn Dale, MD, 9/20/2008
- Everyone was amazed by David! My Grandfather thought it was George Winston playing. Many people asked about David and where I found him. I told them all about GigMasters! I could not have found anyone who could have served us better than David Zipse. He was perfect! He was totally professional, extremely talented, very accomodating to ALL our song requests (and my daughter was VERY particular as to the songs she wanted for various parts of the ceremony) David took care of every request. I can't thank him and GigMasters enough!!! -- Cindy M, Lancaster, PA, 8/29/2008
- David is a wonderful pianist, he was perfect at our wedding and helped make the day simply wonderful. Make sure you get him to play Rhapsody in Blue and Linus & Lucy - you can't miss his spectacular performance of those two! Thank you, David! -- Kimberly W, Ocean City, MD, 9/7/2008
- We had David Zipse play during our ceremony for our wedding. He was wonderful, everyone really enjoyed the music he played! I highly recommend him for any occasion, he was so pleasant to work with! He made our special day even more memorable! -- Laurie C, Wilmington, DE, 11/22/2008
- David Zipse was excellent. He was easy to reach by phone and was always willing to help in any way possible. He play beautifully and I was very pleased with the services that he provided. I would highly reccomend David to anyone. You will be very pleased. -- Derek E, Germantown, MD, 8/9/2008
- I was confident that I made the right choice when I arrived at the Country Club 40 minutes prior to the event and David was already waiting even though he wasn't scheduled until 5 minutes prior. My audience was a myriad of 30 somethings through 80 somethings and David easily catered to everyone's ears and an evolution of songs through the years. Volume was appropriate depending on the stage of the event. David was extremely professional, polite to all guests and children, accommodating and flexible to my ever changing needs while making his recommendations when appropriate. Can't wait for the next event when I'll definitely secure his talent and abilities!Gratzi -- Jason A, Newark, DE, 8/31/2008
- David was able to work with me to create the perfect tone for my wedding during the ceremony and reception. He was easy to contact and was more than flexable with my needs. He sounded great and we recieved nothing buy complements about him from our guests. -- Adria A, Wilmington, DE, 10/12/2008
- We were worried whenever the snow started to fall, but David was on-time and stayed the entire evening. We highly recommend him. -- Joyce W, Haverford, PA, 1/30/2010
- David is a wonderful pianist and I would highly recommend him for your function. This is the 2nd time we've hired David for private parties in our home and he continues to delight us and our guests. This time, he went above and beyond the call of duty, honoring his commitment to us and trekking out of state after a major snowstorm (20+ inches of snow). Our guests were enthralled with his playing and he helped a create a holiday memory we won't ever forget. We plan to continue to hire David for our private parties. He is just awesome and a really nice guy to boot! -- Jeanne W, Rockville, MD, 12/20/2009
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