Sounds Of Laura
Pianist in Fort Worth, TX
Why hire Sounds Of Laura?
If you are looking for a talented musician with an extensive repertoire to provide great piano music for your special event, you have come to the right place. With a travel radius of 350 miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Laura can provide top-quality, live piano music for Wedding Ceremonies and/or Receptions, Conventions, Parties (Christmas, Retirement, Anniversary, Birthday, Children's Parties,) Luncheons & Dinners (as background,) Corporate Events, etc.
Her broad spectrum of World Music (Italian, French, Indian, Russian, Spanish, German, & Oriental,) is very appropriate for Ethnic occasions.
Laura has traveled to 50 towns & cities across TX. playing varied venues.
Such a delight
Laura played at my wedding on December 8,2012! My husband's friend was our pianist at first, but he ended up having to back out two weeks before the wedding--Bridal nightmare!
So I got on google and came across Laura's name on GigSalad. I read her reviews (which were all positive), so I decided to write her a message for a free quote. She responded very quickly, and to my relief, had very reasonable prices! She also called me the next day to follow up, give me more information about her services, and let me know a little about herself. She was such a delight to talk to on the phone-- very sweet and outgoing.
We then set up an appointment to go over song choices. Laura started playing the piano, and it was one of the most beautiful sounds I had heard in a long time! You can see her passion for music when she is playing or even just talking about music. She was very informative in helping to pick songs and was open to our preferences/opinions. She was so easy to work with!
She arrived to the wedding promptly, and she was dressed in a beautiful, elegant dress that matched our wedding colors! She also played the piano beautifully. My bridal suit was next to the ceremony room, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to her play the piano while I waited for the ceremony to begin. During the reception, I had many guests tell me how beautiful the ceremony music was!
I don't think we could have picked a better pianist! And did I mention that we did all of this the week before our wedding? Yes, we did! :) Laura saved us!
You will not be disappointed if you choose her as your pianist!
Hired by: Lydia B.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: December 8th, 2012
Event: Wedding Ceremony in Denton, Texas
Services provided: Pianist
Laura was a great musician for my wedding! Would recommend!
Laura met with us at her house to go over some music and we picked out the songs we liked. She has a portable keyboard that sounds amazing! She can make a song sound like the piano, organs, strings, etc. She compiled a list of the music we liked and the order according to our wedding. She helped out at the wedding and gave the minister a signal to walk to the altar. She played 30 minutes before the ceremony and after the ceremony as the guests were leaving. I would recommend Laura!!
Hired by: Mark a. J. C.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: July 21st, 2012
Event: Wedding Ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas
About
SOUNDS OF LAURA is an AWARD winning pianist.
She has won the 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013. BRIDE'S CHOICE AWARDS from WeddingWire Network for excellence in
quality, service, responsiveness, & professionalism.
Laura was also named to the 2011 & 2012 WEDDING PROFESSIONAL HOT LIST from Momentville..
Laura's versatile performance background started with the precision of a Kilgore Rangerette in 1962,(officer..one year later,) the fun of Six Flags Over Texas shows, followed by the discipline of the TCU Ballet Department. She has danced with both the Fort Worth Opera Association and San Antonio Opera. Other dance credits include appearances on the Southwestern Bell TV Show and performing artist for the Texas Historical Society.
After completing her BFA in Ballet-Theater and MFA in Speech-Drama from TCU, Laura has been a choreographer, professor, singer and pianist.
She began studying piano at the age of 9 in her hometown, Atlanta, Texas. She was classically trained. Her teacher, Mrs. W.O. Harden, insisted that she learn music from the Romantic, Classical, and Baroque Eras. Early knowledge of the impressionist, Debussy, and the 20th century greats such as Sibelius were familiar studies for this young student.
While attending TCU for advanced degrees, Laura continued to study classical music with Lilita McCorkle, prominent member of the music faculty.
Laura's musicianship reveals that she is equally at home with Minuets, Romantic Waltzes, Ragtime, Oriental, and Pop.
Laura combines technique with melody to create her own arrangements of many song styles...familiar and new alike. Technical ability, imagination and her special touch further enables Laura to embellish music spanning many genres.
Not just a pianist....a creative, unique artist describes SOUNDS OF LAURA. This talented piano stylist designs beautiful musical programs with her varied sounds available on her 88 key professional, Yamaha electric piano. Music on "Strings," "Grand Piano," "Electric Piano," "Harpsichord," "Organ," & "Vibes," is customized to fit the style and genre of music played. The result is a sound which has been described as: BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE, FLAWLESS, ROMANTIC, AWESOME, ELEGANT, & simply GORGEOUS.
In addition to her playing both Traditional & Non-Traditional Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions...both indoor & outdoor, Laura has a special category which includes Gothic Weddings. A broad repertoire of Classical & Contemporary music is available for this most dramatic theme.
Genres are very broad for this versatile pianist: In addition to the Classical & Contemporary repertoire, Laura is also accomplished with: Broadway/Film Hits, Folk, Country, Light Jazz, Classic Rock, New Age, Easy Listening, Religious, Gothic, Oldies, & Pop. Popular song styles & standards from the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000 and today's present Contemporary are all within the experience of this multi-talented pianist.
With over 400 pieces of music, Laura can create whatever mood or theme you are wanting for your event.
Venues such as Restaurants, Coffee Houses, Retirement Communities, Museums, & Country Clubs are all within this talented piano stylist experience. And...Laura welcomes new venues!
Contact Information:
Contact page through website: www.soundsoflaura.com
email: laura@soundsoflaura.com
817-292-6013
NOTE: Hidden link to music samples. Click on left eye of my picture on my Home Page of my website: www.soundsoflaura.com or the link to my music samples is: http://www.soundsoflaura.com/music-samples.html
Personnel
T.J. Cummings: Manager, and Roady
Influences
All the Great Classical Composers: Bach, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Wagner, Debussy, Dvorak, Grieg, Mozart, Chopin, Shubert, Tchaikovsky, Saens, Pachelbel, Strauss, Liszt, Handle, Vivaldi, Rockmanioff, Godard, Offenbach, Schumann, & Brahms. Contemporaries such as: Roger Williams, Peter Nero, Elton John, Mancini, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, Floyd Cramer, & Scott Joplin.
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 300 minutes
The passion I have for my music joined with my melodious material captures an immediate, emphatic response from the listener, sustaining interest throughout the duration of a performance. My Oldies & Classic Rock bring back allot of memories for many people. All of the wonderful Italian, French, Russian & Indian music in my repertoire stirs emotions.
My ambient background music, whether it is Classical, lovely tunes from Broadway and Film, Light Jazz or Contemporary Sounds, brings about a relaxed, peaceful, refreshed feeling for the listener.
Music for the Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions that I play create lasting memories for the bride and groom.
The words of my past and present clients perhaps best expresses what you will hear when you listen to the Sounds of Laura: "Beautiful," "Awesome," "Amazing," "Unique, "Elegant," "Romantic," "Flawless," and simply "Gorgeous."
There are many such testimonials on my website: www.soundsoflaura.com
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Electrical Outlet/indoors or outdoors
Additional Notes:
PIANO: 88-key electronic portable piano, Yamaha P-60.
(No extra charges for bringing my own piano & sound system.)
AMPLIFICATION: Roland KC-40 watt with piano amplifier
(Music is projected into event space via amplifier.)
SET-UP-SPACE: 5 foot triangle
MICROPHONE: Available for client announcements, toasts, etc.
ELECTRICITY: Access to an electrical outlet required.
Performance Schedule
11-28-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
10-05-2013 — Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour - Adolphus Hotel - Dallas, Texas
09-28-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Fort Worth, Botanical Gardens - Fort Worth, Texas
08-03-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Northeast Wedding Chapel - Hurst, Texas
07-28-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - YWCA - Fort Worth, Texas
07-20-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - YWCA - Fort Worth, Texas
07-06-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Fort Worth Botanical Gardens - Fort Worth, Texas
06-08-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - The Milestone - Denton, Texas
05-26-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - The Milestone - Denton, Texas
05-25-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Paul W. Powell Chapel - Waco, Texas
Past Booked Dates:
05-11-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
05-05-2013 — Wedding Ceremony & Reception - Northeast Wedding Chapel - Hurst, Texas
04-26-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Piazza In The Village - Colleyville, Texas
04-20-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Dallas Arboretum - Dallas, Texas
04-13-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Ashton Gardens - Corinth, Texass
03-30-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Little Chapel In The Woods - Denton, Texas
03-29-2013 — Berievement Reception - Colonial Country Club - Fort Worth, Texas
03-21-2013 — Grand Opening - US Memory Care - Colleyville, Texas
03-17-2013 — Birthday Reception - Colonial Country Club - Fort Worth, Texas
03-09-2013 — Cocktail Hour/Quinceanera - Marriott City Center - Dallas, Texas
03-02-2013 — Wedding Reception - University Baptist Church - Fort Worth, Texas
02-21-2013 — Corporate Function - Sheraton - Dallas, Texas
02-17-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Belltower Chapel and Garden - Fort Worth, Texas
02-16-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - SouthFork Ranch - Parker, Texas
02-05-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
01-19-2013 — Wedding Ceremony and Reception - The Surrey House and Gardens - McKinney, Texas
01-18-2013 — Birthday Party - Private Residence - Sherman, Texas
01-05-2013 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
12-31-2012 — New Years Eve Dinner Party - Private Residence - Fort Worth, Texas
12-29-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Belltower Chapel and Garden - Fort Worth, Texas
12-15-2012 — Corporate Function - Holiday Casino Theme Party - Canyon Creek Country Club - Richardson, Texas
12-08-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - The Milestone - Denton, Texas
12-07-2012 — Woman's Club Christmas Party (program,) - Justin First United Methodist Church - Justin, Texas
12-06-2012 — Christmas Luncheon - Fort Worth Paralegal Association - The Fort Worth Club - Fort Worth, Texas
11-16-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
11-11-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Thistle Hill - Fort Worth, Texas
11-10-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Victorian House - Kaufman, Texas
10-25-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
10-25-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
10-24-2012 — Community Event (Social-Charity) - Private Residence - Dallas, Texas
10-20-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
10-19-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Northeast Wedding Chapel - Hurst, Texas
10-05-2012 — Wedding Reception Cocktail Hour - Stonegate Mansion - Fort Worth, TX.
10-05-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Stonegate Mansion - Fort Worth, TX.
09-30-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Thistle Hill - Fort Worth, Tex.
09-29-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Thistle Hill - Fort Worth, Texas
09-15-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Dallas Arboretum - Dallas, Texas
09-08-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Robert Carr Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
09-01-2012 — Family Reunion - Sunset Texas
08-25-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
08-25-2012 — Wedding Reception Cocktail Hour - The Fort Worth Club - Fort Worth, TX.
08-18-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
07-28-2012 — Wedding Reception - Hilton Bella Harbor - Rockwall, TX
07-28-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Rowlett, TX
07-21-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
07-07-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Mediterranean Villa - Arlington, Texas
06-30-2012 — Wedding - First Baptist Church - Irving, TX.
06-30-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - First Baptist Church - Irving, Tex.
05-31-2012 — Grand Opening - Concordia University - Grand Priaire, Texas
05-26-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Mediterranean Villa - Arlington, TX
05-13-2012 — Wedding Ceremony & Reception - Sanford House - Arlington, Texas
05-12-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
05-03-2012 — Opening - The Courtyards at Fort Worth - Fort Worth, Texas
04-29-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
04-14-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
04-08-2012 — Easter Brunch - Fort Worth, Tx.
03-24-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Brazos Covenant Ministries - Granbury, Texas
03-17-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Belltower Chapel and Gardens - Fort Worth, Texas
03-10-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - First Methodist Church - Leonard, Texas
01-13-2012 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
01-13-2012 — Wedding Reception - Van Cliburn Recital Hall - Fort Worth, Texas
12-17-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Cappella Courts & Gardens - Carrolton, Texas
12-10-2011 — Holiday Theme Party, Union Station, Dallas, Texas
11-19-2011 — Wedding Reception - Dallas, Texas
11-12-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Waco, Texas
11-05-2011 — Wedding - Private Residence - Burleson, Texas
10-15-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Bell Tower Chapel & Gardens - Fort Worth, Texas
10-15-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
10-01-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Belltower Chapel and Garden - Fort Worth, Texas
10-01-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Anna Acres - Anna, Texas
09-17-2011 — Wedding Ceremony and Dinner Music - Private Residence - Flower Mound, Texas
09-10-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - First Baptist Church - Murphy, Texas
08-19-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
08-13-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Granbury, Texas
08-07-2011 — Baby Shower - Lantana, Texas
07-31-2011 — Adult Birthday Party - Paradise Cove Event Center - Grapevine, Texas
07-30-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
07-30-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Belltower Chapel & Garden - Fort Worth, Texas
07-29-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Legacy Church of Christ - North Richland Hills, Texas
07-15-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
07-02-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
06-19-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Little Chapel In the Woods - Denton, Texas
06-18-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
06-05-2011 — Christening/Party - Private Residence - Rockwall, Texas
05-21-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
05-07-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Mary Immaculate Catholic Church - Farmers Branch, Texas
05-01-2011 — Wedding Ceremony & Reception - Wildwood Inn - Denton, Texas
04-23-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Hotel Intercontinental - Addison, Texas
04-12-2011 — Brunch - Oak Hall at the Botanical Gardens - Fort Worth, Texas
04-09-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - The City Club - Fort Worth, Texas
03-26-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - Little Chapel in The Woods - Denton, Texas
03-05-2011 — Wedding Ceremony - First Baptist Church of Wiley - Wiley, Texas
02-24-2011 — Roaring Twenties Party - Horizon Bay- North Richland Hills, Texas
02-14-2011 — Valentine's Party - Tanglewood Oaks - Fort Worth, Texas
12-18-2010 — Private Christmas Party - Fort Worth, Texas
12-15-2010 — Music for Christmas Dinner - Watercrest at Mansfield - Mansfield, Texas
12-11-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Pleasant Grove Baptist Church - Colleyville, texas
12-04-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
11-06-2010 — Wedding Reception - The Masonic Center - Fort Worth, Texas
11-06-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - White Chapel Estate & Gardens - North Richland Hills, Texas
10-24-2010 — 50th Wedding Anniversay Party - The Garden's Restaurant - Botanical Gardens - Fort Worth, Texas
10-16-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
10-16-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Belltower Chapel & Gardens - Fort Worth, Texas
10-09-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
09-18-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
09-04-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - St Philopateer Coptic Orthodox Church - Richardson, Texas
08-21-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Center - Fort Worth, Texas
08-06-2010 — Children's Birthday Party - Embassy Suites - Irving, Texas
07-30-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Diamond Oaks Country Club - Haltom City, Texas
07-24-2010 — Wedding Reception - The Lodge of Granbury - Granbury, Texas
07-17-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Center - Fort Worth, Texas
07-10-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Windsor Park Baptist Church - De Soto, Texas
06-05-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Granbury, Texas
05-29-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
04-24-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - The Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park - Dallas, Texas
04-20-2010 — Musical Program for Woman's Club of De Cordova Bend Estates - De Cordova Bend, Texas
02-20-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - A & M Gardens - Azle, Texas
01-30-2010 — Performance - Saxby's Coffee House - Murphy, Texas
01-23-2010 — Wedding Ceremony - Wedding Ceremony - Mediterranean Villa - Arlington, Texas
01-02-2010 — Wedding Reception - The Marquis on Magnolia - Fort Worth, Texas
12-26-2009 — Wedding Reception - Farmers Branch, Texas
12-19-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
12-14-2009 — Holiday Open House for Concordia University Texas, Fort Worth Center
11-14-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Denton, Texas
11-14-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Raddison Hotel South Fort Worth - Fort Worth, Texas
11-07-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Private Residence - Southlake, Texas
10-31-2009 — Gothic Wedding & Reception - Parsons Table - Aledo, Texas
10-24-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
10-17-2009 — Music Concert with singer Dianna Starks - Sheraton Hotel - Irving, Texas
10-03-2009 — Arts Google - Hattie May Inn - Fort Worth, Texas
09-04-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - All Saints Catholic Church - Fort Worth, Texas
08-29-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Botanical Gardens - Fort Worth, Texas
08-15-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
08-15-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - The Alexander Mansion - Garland, Texas
07-25-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine - Southlake, Texas
06-13-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
05-30-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Dallas Arboretum
05-17-2009 — Graduation Celebration/Dinner - Radisson Hotel Fort Worth South - Fort Worth, Texas
05-02-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Fort Worth, Texas
04-18-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Stonebriar Country Club - Frisco, Texas
04-04-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
03-27-2009 — Arts Google - Fort Worth's Near South Side Event - Hattie May Inn
03-21-2009 — Wedding Ceremony - First United Methodist Church of Keller - Keller, Texas
Experience
2006: 32 gigs
2007: 31 gigs
2008: 21 gigs
2009: 29 gigs
2010: 27 gigs
2011: 35 gigs
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Baby Shower, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Birthday Party, Christmas Party, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Ethnic Celebration, Fundraiser, Graduation, Grand Opening, Halloween Party, Hotel, Luncheon/Tea, Private Party, Restaurant, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception
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