You are playing cocktail piano like they’ve never heard before. The lights are dim. The conversation is soft. Wine glasses are being filled. The ambience is just right—because of you.
Your corner of the room is attracting gazes and smiles. The first night they hired you, they knew it was the right decision… and they’ve been asking you back ever since.
Your music has that “special something” that fills the air. As hors d’oeuvre trays are taken away and main entrees anticipated, your improvised rendition of The Very Thought Of You sets the scene in a most romantic way—just one of many jazz standards for piano that you’ve made your own.
At the far corner table, a lady begins to sing the lyrics to herself. That’s reason enough for you to continue.
You return to the chorus. Her dinner arrives just as you finish, so you improvise over the changes and fade out.
You really know how to play the crowd, don’t you?
You’re a hit—and the night is still young.
đź’ Why You Play Cocktail Piano
There’s nothing like the feeling of “being at the wheel.” What you do has a great impact on everyone around you.
And you love it.
A gentleman approaches, hands you a folded slip of paper, and smiles. Back at his table, you open the note. Behind
the $10 bill tucked inside, it reads:
“My mom asks that you play Misty for her. Please and thank you. Your playing is sensational!”
Life is good.
🎶 Your Reason Is the Right One
Maybe you’re a seasoned pro looking to incorporate more improvisation into your playing. Perhaps you’re someone who plays piano for dinner parties at home. It’s possible that you are here to take your first plunge into this art form. The art of cocktail piano playing is is something you enjoy.
And one reason it’s so enjoyable? There’s always more to learn.
As the creator of this site, that’s been my experience for years: I love being creative at the piano keyboard. It’s something I was encouraged to do from a very early age—and I’ve never stopped.
I have a passion for sharing what I know with people like you. Really, I do. It’s the reason for this site’s existence.
🌱 My Journey Into Lounge Piano Playing
My curiosity for enhanced creativity truly took over in my twenties. Ever since, my love for this art form has blossomed.
It’s flourished to the point where I want to be by your side—to help you release the creative juices that are within you, waiting to flow.
I may not be able to meet you personally. This is the next best thing.
🤝 Let’s Begin Your Cocktail Piano Journey
You are unique.
Even without having crossed paths, I know this to be true.
Although hundreds of visitors may be reading these words right now, you—yes, you—are something pretty exclusive. You have musical talents waiting to be shared. People want to hear your expressive piano performance.
I hope you’ll allow me to help you make your creative ability shine on those keys.
Let’s shake hands and begin.
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