- Raleigh, NC
- Pianist
- 21 miles from Durham
- Contact for rates
Ardalan S. said
“Howard was a hit. Very professional ”
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77 Pianists serving Durham, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Pianist
- 21 miles from Durham
- $200 and up
Bethanne D. said
“Since beginning to work with Jay, my husband and I have not stopped raving. It all began when we had an eclectic hand picked list of songs we wanted included in our day. As music lovers we wanted to... ”
- Durham, NC
- Pianist
- Contact for rates
Elizabeth F. said
“Thank you so much for Durham Ceremonial Piano Music being able to share their talent with us. It was wonderful! Elizabeth Forsythe Director of Music Ministry Mount Bethel United Methodist Church... ”
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1 Verified booking- Durham, NC
- Pianist
- Contact for rates
I play everything from light classical music to jazz standards, to singalongs ranging from Bon Jovi to Hello Dolly! With experience as an accomplished solo...
- Raleigh, NC
- Pianist
- 21 miles from Durham
- $150 to $1600
Ashlie B. said
“Was exactly what we needed ”
- Raleigh, NC
- Pianist
- 21 miles from Durham
- $200 and up
Janice K. said
“Joelle made this part of the wedding planning SO simple for me-- we communicated through text just a few times and she responds pretty quickly. For the prelude I told her to play any classical... ”
- Wake Forest, NC
- Pianist
- 22 miles from Durham
- $250 - $450
Jon E. said
“Thanks Chris! ”
- Holly Springs, NC
- Pianist
- 24 miles from Durham
- $150 - $500
Laura R. said
“She is very professional and she played the piano so beautifully!! Will recommend her to anyone for their special occasion. ”
- Clayton, NC
- Pianist
- 34 miles from Durham
- $200 - $500, typically
Stephanie C. said
“Greta was amazing and played beautiflluy! I had a specific vision in mind for what I wanted to walk down the aisle with. She captured it perfectly! Greta was excellent to work with and easy to... ”
- Durham, NC
- Pianist
- $50 per hour
I provide piano accompaniment services. I do music for public events such as weddings or choir concerts, and I also can provide background music for airports or...
- Cary, NC
- Pianist
- 15 miles from Durham
- $50 and up
I'm a professional composer, orchestrator and pianist. If you need a pianist for your wedding, customized song or an original musical piece for a performance,...
- Raleigh, NC
- Violinist / Pianist
- 21 miles from Durham
- $150 - $2500
Susan M. M. said
“We were struggling with an idea for my mother who has recently entered a nursing home. Jenny and Julian provided beautiful music at the annual Christmas party. They sounded like angels. Everyone was... ”
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Quick facts for Pianists in Durham, NC
17,248 quotes sent
In the past year, Pianists have sent 17,248 quotes to event planners.
16th most popular
Pianists rank #16 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
5 out of 5 stars
There are 8,264 Pianist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.
1.6 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.6 days (on average) to hire a Pianist.
Durham ranks #5
Durham is the 5th most popular city for Pianists requests in North Carolina.
Popular events
Pianists are typically hired for Wedding Ceremonies, Birthday Parties, and Nonprofit Events in Durham, NC.
North Carolina ranks #13
North Carolina is the 13th most popular state for Pianists requests in the United States.
Past events for Pianists in Durham, NC
Professional and Talented
Pianist
5.0
December 5, 2025
2 hours
Katie did a wonderful job for our holiday business cocktail party. She was professional in every aspect and played beautifully. I never used Gigsalad before so I was a bit apprehensive but Katie outperformed (literally) all of my expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Katie and am thrilled to have found her!
Event total
$350
About booking Pianists in Durham, NC
Piano music can add a touch of elegance to any gathering! Hire a pianist to provide background music at your corporate event, wedding ceremony, restaurant, cocktail hour, or holiday party. Some pianists are vocalists as well and can sing and play all your favorite songs. These professionals can perform many styles of music across multiple musical genres including jazz, pop, classical, and more.
The cost of hiring a professional pianist in Durham, North Carolina will vary depending on the type of event, the length of the performance, and the piano player’s skill level. Classically trained pianists with years of experience performing will often charge more than those that are just getting started playing piano for private events. Contact local solo pianists to get a quote customized for your occasion.
While browsing Durham pianists, look at photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples of their performances. This will help you learn more about their style and song list. Then read reviews from past clients to see if they are easy to work with and have experience at events like yours. When talking with musicians, discuss important details like arrival times, performance lengths & scheduled breaks, setup requirements, and special song requests.
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Pianists serving the Durham, NC area
These Pianists serve the wider Durham and Durham county area and travel to Research Triangle Park, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bahama, Butner, Morrisville, Hillsborough, Creedmoor, Cary, Rougemont, Efland, Light, Stem, Method, Apex, Cedar Grove, Bynum, Flowers, Raleigh, Hurdle Mills, Prospect Hill, Pittsboro, and Garner.