Vintage Jazz Piano Sampler
An acoustic guitar and vocal sample from my latest album
A (very informal) Violin Sampler
Cocktail hour at the Birdie Ballroom (Neuse Country Club) in Clayton
Violin for a ceremony at Haywood Hall in Raleigh
Acoustic guitar for a ceremony at Raleigh Rose Garden
View from the piano at Hill House in Durham
Cocktail hour at Enchanted Gardens in New Hill
Hi! I'm Greta, a solo pianist, guitarist, vocalist, and minimalist DJ serving the greater Raleigh area for weddings and special events. I believe that live music can bring a personalized touch to your event and create unforgettable moments. When you book with me, you can know that you're getting an experience that will be fun and memorable for your guests -- and stress-free for you, thanks to my simple, streamlined process. I have repertoire in multiple genres (classical, early jazz, pop, etc.) and am also ready to learn new music that is meaningful to you.
2 reviews
Stephanie C.
September 29, 2025Greta 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 communicate with. Will definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a pianist for their event!
Hired as: Pianist
L K.
September 25, 2025We could not be more thrilled with the beautiful guitar music Greta provided for our wedding ceremony. Greta was so kind and accommodating to learn three songs for us, and she played them so beautifully!! Greta was so easy to work with - she is extremely professional and showed up early for our event and set up her own equipment. Our wedding coordinator said she was a dream to work with. She set the perfect tone for the ceremony and multiple people told us how lovely the music was. Greta's services were extremely fairly priced, as well. The day, the setting, and the music was all beyond what we could have hoped for and we’ll never forget it. Just perfect. Thank you, Greta!
Hired as: Pianist
Price range: $200 - $500, typically
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - If required by your venue, I will purchase a one-day policy from Thimble small business insurance.
If you book with me as a wedding/event musician, please know that I have plenty of repertoire to choose from in various genres, but you're also welcome to choose up to 3 new songs for me to learn (5 for piano). It's up to you! I need to know your final music choices 4 weeks before the date of the event.
1. First, we'll have a Zoom call to discuss your vision for your event and your chosen songs/vibe.
2. Payment is due 4 weeks before the date of the event (no deposits necessary).
3. I show up and provide the jams on the big day! All you have to do is enjoy the whole vision coming together.
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If you come to a show where I'm performing as Greta Elise (the recording artist), you'll hear an interesting mix of Celtic folk fusion and Americana influences, all played on my nylon guitar.
My first instrument when I was 4 years old was a cardboard fruit snack box attached to a paint-stirring stick -- quickly followed by a real violin a few weeks later. At the age of 6, I fell in love with the piano. 25 years and one music degree later (Bachelors of Music, 2016, Liberty University), I'm still learning and loving the gift of music! My guitar journey began in 2009 when my youth group's praise band needed a rhythm guitar, and I taught myself the basics with some helpful books and videos and took off from there. My typical guitar style is chill and acoustic with lots of fingerstyle melodies and arpeggiated harmonies.
Having grown up in Johnston County, I have a deep appreciation for our NC communities and the lovely people who inhabit them (that means you!). I enjoy living and working with clients right here in the greater Raleigh area.
For my digital piano, I will need an electrical outlet nearby (I provide my own extension cord).
For my guitar, I will need an electrical outlet (for my PA speakers), but I also have an outdoor-friendly battery-operated PA speaker if there is no outlet.
For violin, I need the electrical outlet for speakers to play my backing tracks if we're using those (all my backing tracks are played by me on piano, so it's like an asynchronous duet with my past self, haha).
If I am DJ-ing your reception, I'll bring my PA system, a wireless microphone, and my laptop with DJ software. All I need is an electrical outlet for all of that.
Either way, I cannot play in rain or other inclement weather, but you knew that :)
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Cary, NC
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Durham, NC
Thursday
Acoustic Thursday
All-day event
Sample Repertoire for Piano (These are not the only pieces I can play! This list is just to give you an idea.)
Please feel free to reach out about other repertoire and other instruments.
Classical:
Mozart, Sonata k331 A Major
Mozart Sonata k332 F Major
Mozart Sonata k545 2nd mvt
Vaughan Williams, Linden Lea
Debussy, Girl with the Flaxen Hair
Debussy, Arabesque no. 1 and 2
Beethoven, op. 10 no. 1, 2nd mvt
Beethoven, op. 2 no. 2
Chopin, Nocturne op 9, no 2
Chopin, Prelude op 28 no 1
Chopin, Prelude op 28 no 15
Chopin, E Major Waltz op post.
Chopin Waltz in E Flat
Rosa, Star Vicino
Bach/Gounod, Ave Maria
Jane Austen-inspired:
Theme from Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Dawn from Pride and Prejudice (2005)
The Dreame from Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Frank Churchill Arrives from Emma (1995)
Seaside from Emma (2009)
Hymns:
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Be Thou My Vision
For the Beauty of the Earth
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Jazz/"Rat Pack":
I Got Rhythm
Someone to Watch Over Me
Summertime
The Man I Love
Beyond the Sea
Come Fly with Me
Fly Me to the Moon
The Way You Look Tonight
I Don't Want to Set the World On Fire
I've Got You Under My Skin
I've Got the World on a String
What a Wonderful World
At Last
You Belong to Me
Feeling Good
It's You I Like
Pop/Rock/Contemporary Songs for Weddings:
A Thousand Years
Kiss Me
The Lady in Red
Just the Way You Are
Perfect
Thinking Out Loud
Love Story
Here Comes My Girl
Built to Last
Married Life (from Up)
Can't Help Falling in Love
All of Me
Here Comes the Sun
You and Me
Come Away with Me
Count on Me
Time After Time
I and Love and You
January Wedding
First Day of My Life
Such Great Heights
None! Just tell me what the expectations are and I'll bring my own equipment.
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