You are welcome to let me know any particular material you would like to be included or even excluded from the repertoire. I will ask for any preferences during the booking process.

This of course partly depends on the weather. If playing outside, shelter from the elements or direct sun may be required. If amplification beyond the acoustic sound from the piano is required, access to mains power nearby will also be necessary.

Yes I can play without breaks providing nature doesn't call at an inconvenient time.

As standard, for a private function I will be wearing a suit and tie. If you would prefer a more casual attire just let me know. Being a Scotsman, I can also come in a kilt and the like.

If I’m using my own acoustic piano, it’s best to allow at least a half hour to transport the piano, reassemble, check the tuning and if necessary, set up the speaker array.

Yes. If moving locations within the same building, moving just the piano should be doable in a few minutes and longer if amplification is being used. If there is a drive between ceremony and reception locations, allow 1 hour (1/2 hour load out, ½ hour load in) plus journey time between locations.

It depends. For wedding ceremonies, I will play for 30 mins while guests arrive, bridal entrance, signing of the register and exit, which in total adds up to about 1 hour. I can cover up to another 3+ hours across the drinks reception and wedding breakfast.

For other events, I would typically play 2 × 45 min sets.

Please feel free to let me know of a particular song request and I will assess how feasible it is to learn for you. Most popular songs are usually fine. If it’s particularly long and/or complicated it may not be feasible to learn for a one off performance.

Yes. Please let me know if your venue requires a copy of the PLI certificate.

Yes. Any electrical equipment I might use including amplification and lighting will be PAT tested.

Ideally all initial enquiries should be via the contact form on my website. From that point onwards, we can continue contact via email or phone. Although less reliable, you can message me on social media for general enquiries but you will be redirected to the website contact form when progressing onto a booking.

Very kind of you to ask :-) If I am playing a wedding ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast, I’d be very grateful to be included on the list of supplier meals. For anything else it’s not really necessary but I may take you up on it if you wish to offer anyway. I have no dietary requirements. Bon appetite!