Looking for the perfect piano performance to elevate your next event in Minneapolis, Minnesota? From elegant wedding ceremonies to lively dueling piano shows, the city is home to a diverse group of pianists whose artistry and professionalism make every occasion unforgettable. Whether you want soulful classical music, jazzy cocktail tunes, or high-energy entertainment, these Minneapolis-based pianists are sure to impress.
Here are Seven of the most talented pianists you can book in Minneapolis today:
Sharon Planer
Sharon performs traditional to contemporary wedding music tailored to your wishes. Twenty years experience performing for weddings, cocktail hours and receptions in the major hotels, country clubs, churches, parks, gardens, and public / private venues makes Sharon one of the most experienced wedding pianists in Minnesota.
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Jeff Erickson
Jeff Erickson Piano Services
Acoustic Piano Tuning in the Twin Cities, western Wisconsin and surrounding areas.
(Hudson, River Falls, Eau Claire, WI and Red Wing, Cottage Grove, Hastings, Rochester, MN)
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Mary Louise Knutson
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called “one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
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Victor Johnson
Victor Johnson has been playing piano since 1985 when he was four years old, and officially started taking lessons at six when his Aunt Meg, a keyboardist in several Detroit bands, began visiting his house on Saturday mornings with homemade chocolate chip cookies, the world’s most effective learning incentive. It was then he discovered that he had “perfect pitch”, the ability to identify any note being played on a piano with his eyes closed. Ever since then, he has had a lifelong connection to the instrument.
Nate Hance
Nate has been in the wedding and event industry for over 12 years as both a pianist and keyboardist. His start in the event industry came straight out of college, working on high-end cruise ships as a solo pianist at Captain’s parties, in a jazz trio for ballroom dances, and as a keyboardist for dance bands, production shows, and guest entertainers.
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Paul Winchester
Paul’s work has been commissioned and performed by the The Singers: Minnesota Choral Artists, The Society for New Music, the Ohio Shakespeare Festival, the Wooster Symphony, and numerous church and school choirs. Paul received his B. Mus in Composition from The College of Wooster and his M. Mus in Composition at Syracuse University, where he was a Heaton Fellow and a recipient of the Brian Israel Award.
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Lorie Line
Lorie Line, a pianist, is based in Minnesota and has a long history with the state, having worked for Dayton’s department stores in Minneapolis and being inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame.
Final Thoughts
From elegant cocktail music to high-energy dueling pianos, Minneapolis’s pianists offer something for every kind of celebration. Whether you want classical refinement, jazz ambiance, or crowd-pleasing entertainment, these Seven talented performers bring the perfect soundtrack to your event.
📩 Need help finding the right pianist for your Minneapolis event? Reach out anytime at dreamteam@booklive.com — we’ll help match you with the perfect performer.