The Piano Man - Pianist - Reno, NV - Hero Main

The Piano Man Pianist from Reno, NV

Will travel up to 25 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 77 Reviews
  • 115 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2003
  • 9 Awards & Badges
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Starting at $125 per hour

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John, known as "The Piano Man," is a self-taught pianist whose musical journey began at 13 when he started volunteering as a church pianist. He draws inspiration from Classical Masters, integrating classical tonality, virtuosity, and musical interpretation into his unique style and arrangements. With over 50 years of experience, he has provided background piano music for a wide range of events, including birthdays, business functions, private parties, church services, weddings, and holiday parties. John's involvement in various artistic programs, such as the Sierra Arts Foundation and the Elder Care Concert Series, highlights his commitment to sharing his music for healing and enrichment. Throughout his career, John has embraced diverse musical genres, performing traditional and contemporary pieces. His extensive repertoire of over 300 selections encompasses classical and popular favorites, spanning artists like Presley, Sinatra, Beatles, and Hank Williams. In addition to these, he showcases pieces from Ragtime (Scott Joplin), Broadway, New Age, Movie Themes (such as Lara's Theme), and classical favorites by renowned figures such as Rachmaninov, Chopin, Strauss, and Beethoven. Beyond his musical prowess, John is known for his flexibility in pricing, aligning his rates with the budgets of his clients' events. John's impact extends beyond his music. He actively participates in community events and donates his time and music to local charitable organizations in the Reno area. This dedication underscores his role as not just a skilled pianist, but also a passionate contributor to the cultural and charitable fabric of his community.

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Review by Gabriel S.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on September 4, 2022From Reno, NV

The Piano Man did an amazing job at our wedding. He was prompt and professional, also very respectful. He kept everyone equally intrigued and entertained. It would truly be a blessing for him to perform at any special occasion for us. The Piano Man is the perfect name for him, his talent is unmatched.

Review by Mary D.

Private PartyReviewed on March 22, 2021From Sparks, NV

John is magical. So talented. The crowd loved his skills. Sweet tender socially adept. HIRE HIM!!!

Review by Brenda H.

Christmas PartyReviewed on December 17, 2018From Sparks, NV

John was amazing, so professional and accommodating. I would highly recommend him to provide music for your event. Thank you!

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  • SONGS 1981 - PRESENT
  • Ashokan Farewell | TV Series the Civil War 1982
  • Candle in the Wind | Elton John 1997
  • Endless Love | Lionel Ritchie 1981
  • Everything I Do | I Do It For You
  • From a Distance | (God is Watching) 1985
  • Hold On To the Nights | 1988
  • I Have a Dream | ABBA
  • I Just Called to Say I Love You | 1984
  • Lady in Red | 1986
  • Manic Monday | By Prince 1986
  • Open Arms | (1981)
  • Perhaps Love | John Denver 1982
  • Release Me and Let me Go | Humperdink 1985
  • Tears in Heaven | Eric Clapton 1992
  • Time to Say Goodbye | Andrea Bocelli 1995
  • Tonight I Celebrate My Love | Roberta Flack 1982
  • Valentine | Jim Brickman 1997
  • Wind Beneath my Wings | 1982
  • You Raise Me Up | Josh Groban 2003
  • SONGS 1961-1980
  • Annies Song | John Denver 1974
  • Ballade | Richard Clayderman
  • Beautiful Dreamer | Bing Crosby 1962
  • Blue Moon | 1967
  • Calypso | John Denver 1975
  • Color My World | Chicago 1970
  • Desperado | Linda Ronstadt 1975
  • Do You Know Where You Are Going To? | Dianne Ross 1975
  • Elite Syncopations | Joplin
  • Everybody Loves Somebody | Dean Martin 1975
  • For The Good Time | Kristofferson 1968
  • I Will Always Love You | Dolly Parton 1973
  • It's A Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong 1967
  • Let It Be - Beatles | 1970
  • Let Me Be There 1978 | Olivia Newton-John
  • Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffet 1977
  • Misty | Johnny Mathis 1973
  • Moon River | 1971
  • Only the Good Die Young | Billy Joel 1977
  • Paper Roses | Donnie & Marie Osmond 1970
  • Ramblin' Rose
  • Reunited | Peaches & Herb 1975
  • Rhinestone Cowboy | Glen Campbell 1975
  • Rocket Man | Elton John 1972
  • Scarborough Fair | Garfunkle 1975
  • Send in the Clowns | Sondheim 1973
  • Sounds of Silence Simon & Garfunkle | 1966
  • Sunshine on My Shoulder | John Denver 1971
  • The End of the World | A. Kent 1972
  • The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face | 1962
  • The Girl From Ipanema | 1965
  • The Greatest Love of All | 1977
  • The Hills are Alive With the Sound of Music | From The Sound of Music
  • The Shadow of Your Smile | 1965
  • The Sycamore | a Concert Rag by Scott Joplin 1904
  • The Way We Were | Barbara Streisand 1973
  • The Windmills of Your Mind | fm the Thomas Crown Affair 1969
  • Time in a Bottle | Jim Croce 1973
  • Tiny Bubbles | Don Ho 1967
  • Try a Little Kindness | Glenn Campbell 1969
  • Welcome To My World | Jim Reeves 1964
  • Yellow Bird | 1978
  • You Are Always on My Mind | Willie Nelson 1982
  • You Don't Bring Me Flowers | B. Streisand 1978
  • Songs 1930 - 1960
  • As Time Goes By | From the Movie "Casablanca" 1931
  • Autumn Leaves | 1955
  • Cara Mia | 1954
  • Chantilly Lace | 1958
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo | Glen Miller 1941
  • Danny Boy | Traditional
  • Don't Get Around Any More | Ellington 1947
  • Ol' Man River | Jerome Kern 1936
  • Exodus | 1960 Pat Boone
  • Fascination | 1931
  • Georgia on My Mind Hoagy | Carmichael 1930
  • Hey Good Lookin' | Hank Williams 1955
  • I Don’t Need Anything But You | from the musical Annie
  • I Saw The Light | Hank Williams 1948
  • I'll Take You Home Kathleen | 1945
  • Itsy Bitsy Polka Dot Bikini | 1960
  • Last Date | Floyd Cramer 1960
  • Love Me Tender | Presley - 1956
  • Mona Lisa | 1950
  • Put Down Your Head Tom Dooley | 1947
  • Que Sera | Que Sera
  • Stormy Weather | 1933
  • Take Five | Dave Brubeck 1955
  • Tennessee Waltz | Patti Page 1950
  • The Ballad of Davy Crockett | 1955
  • The Carnival is Over | The Seekers
  • The Music Box | 1957
  • The Poet and I | Mills 1957
  • The Wayward Wind | 1955
  • Three Coins in a Fountain | Sinatra 1954
  • Tom Dooley | 1958
  • Unchained Melody | Righteous Brothers 1955
  • You Win Again | Hank Williams - 1952
  • Your Cheatin' Heart | Hank Williams 1952
  • RAG TIME MUSIC (Scott Joplin)
  • The Entertainer | Joplin
  • Sycamore Rag | Jopin
  • Peacherine Rag | Joplin
  • Swipsey | Joplin
  • Maple Leaf Rag | Joplin
  • Easy Winners | Joplin
  • BEATLES
  • Yesterday | Beatles
  • Imagine | Beatles
  • When in Times of Trouble | The Beatles
  • Yellow Submarine | The Beatles
  • A Time for Us | Theme from Romeo and Juliet 1968
  • Color of the Wind | from Disney's "Pocahontas" 1995
  • Edelweiss | Sound of Music
  • Gone With The Wind | Theme 1933
  • I Don’t Need Anything But You | (from Annie) 1977
  • If I Were a Rich Man | (Fiddler on the Roof)
  • Lara's Theme | Theme from Movie Dr. Zhivago
  • Love and Marriage Theme | 1987
  • Matchmaker | Matchmaker
  • Moon River | from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
  • Murder She Wrote | Theme 1965
  • My Heart Will Go On | Theme from Titanic
  • Over the Rainbow | from the Wizard of Oz
  • Sixteen Going on Seventeen | Fm My Fair Lady
  • Sunrise | Sunset
  • The Rose | From the Movie "The Rose" 1987
  • The Windmills of Your Mind | fm the Thomas Crown Affair
  • My Heart Will Go On | Theme from 'Titanic'
  • Theme from Gone With the Wind | 1934
  • Theme from Love Story | 1970
  • Theme from New York | New York
  • Theme from South Pacific | Some Enchanted Evening.pdf
  • BROADWAY/SHOWTUNES
  • Ol' Man River | from the musical Showboat 1927
  • Age of Aquarius | From the Opera "Hair" 1967
  • Memories | from the Musical "Cats"
  • Let The Sun Shine | Fm the Rock Opera Hair
  • Good Morning Sunshine | from the Opera Hair 1969
  • NEW AGE
  • Lullaby | G. Winston
  • Joy (from Jesu Man's Desiring) | G. Winston
  • Shepherd Moons | Enya
  • End of August | Yanni
  • Felitsa | Yanni
  • Only a Memory | Yanni
  • Blue Racer | Jim Chappel
  • Lymphard Melodie | Traditional
  • CLASSICAL
  • 1812 Overture | Tchaikovsky
  • 18th Variation | Rachmaninoff
  • 2d Hungarian Rhapsody | Liszt
  • 7 Var 'God Save the King' | Beethoven
  • A L'ombre des Glycines | Clayderman
  • A Little Night Music | part 1- Mozart
  • A Little Night Music | part 2 - Mozart
  • A Little Night Music | part 3 - Mozart
  • Adagio from Sonata C# Minor | Beethoven
  • Adagio - Piano Concerto #2 | Tchaikovsky
  • Air on a G String | Bach
  • Allegro | Bach
  • Ave Maria | Schubert
  • Ave Maria Bach | Gounod
  • Blue Danube | Strauss
  • Bourree | J.S. Bach
  • Bridal Chorus | Wagner
  • Can Can (from the Opera "Orpheus) | Offenbach
  • Canon in D | Pachelbel
  • Chopsticks | Traditional
  • Claire de Lune | Debussy
  • Concert Rondo | Mozart
  • Consolation D Flat | F. Liszt
  • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy | Tchaikovsky
  • Etude (The Black Keys) G Major | Chopin
  • First Gnosienne | Satie
  • Four Seasons | Vivaldi
  • Fur Elise | Beethoven
  • Gavotte | Gossec
  • Habenera | Bizet
  • Halleluja Chorus | Handel
  • Hungarion Rhapsody #2 in C# Minor | Liszt
  • Impromptu | Schubert
  • Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring | Bach
  • La Campenella | Liszt
  • Liebestraum | F. Liszt
  • Malaguena | Ernesto Leocao
  • Marriage of Figaro | Mozart
  • Minuet | Bocherinni
  • Minuet in G | Paderweski
  • Minuet in G | Beethoven
  • Moonlight Sonata | Beethoven
  • Morning Song | Grieg
  • Elvira Madigan | Mozart (Concerto #21)
  • Nabucco's Chorus | Wagner
  • Nocturne | J. Field
  • Nocturne E Flat | Chopin
  • Nocturne G Flat | Chopin
  • Nocturne in D Flat | Chopin
  • Ode to Joy | Beethoven
  • On Wings of Song | Mendelsohnn
  • On Wings of Song | Tr. by Liszt
  • Piano Concerto | Tschaikovsky
  • Piano Concerto | 2d Mvt Mozart
  • Piano Concerto B Minor | Tschaikovsky
  • Plaisir d'Amour | Traditional
  • Prelude and Fugue C Minor | Bach
  • Prelude in C# minor | Rachmaninoff
  • Prelude in C | Bach
  • Prelude in D ('Raindrop Prelude') | Chopin
  • Prelude to the Afternoon of a Fawn | Debussy
  • Rhapsody in Blue - 3 Finale | Gershwin
  • Rhapsody in Blue - Adagio | Gershwin
  • Rhapsody in Blue - Moderato | Gershwin
  • Romance | Mozart
  • Rondo in A Minor | Mozart
  • Serenade | Shubert
  • Sonata A Maj | Mozart
  • Stars and Stripes Forever | Souza
  • Swan Lake | Tchaikovsky
  • Tales From the Vienna Woods | Strauss
  • The Blue Danube | Strauss
  • The Masterpience | Traditional
  • The Nutcracker | Tchaikovsky
  • The Swan | Tchaikovsky
  • Un Sospiro - Etude in D Flat ( A Dream) | F. Liszt
  • 4 Seasons | Vivaldi
  • Waltz C Sharp | Chopin
  • Waltz D Flat "Minute Waltz" | Chopin
  • Waltz in A Flat | Chopin
  • Waltz in E Flat | Chopin
  • Warsaw Piano Concerto | Adinsell
  • Wedding March | Mendelsohnn
  • SECULAR/SEASONAL/CHRISTMAS
  • Bring A Torch | Jeannette Isabella - Traditional
  • Angels We Have Heard on High | New Age Music
  • Away in a Manger / Lullaby | Brahms (Medley)
  • Bring A Torch | Jeannette Isabella
  • Christmas Eve In My Home Town
  • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
  • Gesu Bambino
  • Grandma Got Hit By Reindeer
  • Halleluja Chorus | From Handle's Messiah
  • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • Home For The Holidays
  • Jingle Bells
  • Joy to The World | New Age Music
  • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
  • My Grown Up Christmas List
  • O Come O come Emmanuel
  • O Holy Night | Concert Arrangement
  • O Little Town of Bethlehem | New Age Music
  • Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
  • Santa Claus is Comin' To Town
  • Silent Night | Concert Arrangement
  • The Bell Carol | New Age Rendition
  • The Little Drummer Boy | Concert Transcription
  • Away in a Manger
  • We Wish You a Merry Christmas
  • What Child is This? | New Age Music
  • White Christmas | Irving Berlin
  • Winter Wonderland
  • The First Noel
  • Gloria in Exelcis
  • We Three Kings of Orient Are
  • Happy Birthday to You!
  • Just As I Am | Traditional

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

June 15, 2024 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Reno, NV

Past Events

June 12, 2023 • Wedding Reception
Mon4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Zephyr Cove, NV
June 9, 2023 • Event
Fri6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Reno, NV
September 3, 2022 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Reno, NV
August 20, 2022 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Reno, NV
March 20, 2021 • Private Party
Sat5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Sparks, NV
September 26, 2020 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Reno, NV
March 19, 2020 • Community Event
Thu2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Reno, NV
March 8, 2019 • Community Event
Fri2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Reno, NV
December 16, 2018 • Christmas Party
Sun12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Sparks, NV
September 26, 2018 • Fundraiser
Wed5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Reno, NV
June 2, 2018 • Grand Opening
Sat4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Reno, NV
April 13, 2018 • Community Event
Fri2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Reno, NV

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