New Music, New Gigs, New Season: Life as a Wedding Pianist Right Now

One of the things I love most about being a wedding pianist is that there’s always new music to discover. Every year the timeless classics stay firmly in demand, but fresh songs and artists arrive on the scene too. And then there are those tracks that have been around forever, yet—somehow—I’ve managed to avoid learning until now!

Recently, I’ve added a whole mix of new pieces to my repertoire:

  • Romantic Theme from How To Train Your Dragon
  • Penn Ar Lann and Penn Ar Roc’h by Yann Tiersen
  • Luminous (Ludovico Einaudi being forever fresh, as always)
  • Saman by Ólafur Arnalds
  • The Girl with the Flaxen Hair (Debussy)
  • And in the pop world: I Could Be the One by Avicii

Then there are the songs I’ve never formally played before, but because they’ve lived in my musical memory for decades, I can just sit down and play them without sheet music—the perks of having a good ear! Those include Englishman in New York (Sting), When You Say Nothing at All (Ronan Keating), and Nothing Else Matters (Metallica).

Public Performances

Learning and refreshing all these pieces has been genuinely energising. I’ve also had plenty of public gigs recently—great chances to try out new tunes in front of an audience and see whether they’re “wedding‑ready” or need a bit more polish.

Despite only playing at one wedding so far this year, the diary is very healthy (79 weddings booked for 2026, so I promise I haven’t fallen out of fashion!). I’ve been busy performing at The Yard, the Malvern Hills Hotel, and a whole range of wedding fayres and open days across the region—including Glewstone Court, The Holt Fleet, Barns & Yard, Edgbaston Park Hotel, Cheltenham Racecourse and the Cotswold De Vere Waterpark. These events keep me sharp, connected, and constantly in tune with what couples are loving right now.

Closing a Chapter at the University

Alongside all of this, I’m in the final stretch of my notice period at the University of Birmingham. With Easter and annual leave factored in, I only have 12 working days left before I step fully into my new chapter in music. It feels strange, exciting, and very real. I’m determined to leave well—handing things over properly and finishing strongly.

The Joy of Teaching Piano

And then there’s my piano tuition, which I’ve come to absolutely love. I’ve taken on seven students since late last year and they’ve all stuck with it. Watching their progress is brilliant, but what’s surprised me is how much I’ve enjoyed simply getting to know them—they’ve become friends in a way I didn’t expect, but absolutely treasure.

On the cusp of new a chapter

So, that’s life right now. Lots of strands coming together: gearing up for a busy wedding season, expanding my teaching, creating more bespoke recordings, and building up my online portfolio. It feels like I’m right on the cusp of a hugely exciting phase of my musical career, with more time and energy to pour into the things I love.

Here’s to the next chapter—full of music, creativity, and (hopefully!) fewer spreadsheets.

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