Want nice piano music at your next event? I'd be happy to play! I play classical, New Age, jazz, pop, folk and any mixture thereof. I'm an experienced full-time church music director so I also know plenty of hymns for weddings and funerals (I've played at plenty).
5 reviews
Angelika R.
April 9, 2025James did a great job playing for our wedding. He was on time and prepared. We would definitely recommend booking James for your event!
Hired as: Pianist
Devon M.
December 11, 2023James played incredibly at my holiday party and I highly recommend him. He played naturally and from memory many popular carols as requested. He really created an incredible atmosphere/vibe and would be a perfect addition to any event!
Hired as: Pianist
Nicolet S.
December 2, 2023Professional, on time, courteous & talented
Hired as: Pianist
James Gilliland
Thank you for the review and the tip! Glad people enjoyed my contributions.
Laura C.
December 13, 2022Punctual and pleasant. He played beautifully for our family Christmas party.
Hired as: Pianist
Abbie G.
November 7, 2019I'm James's eldest daughter. My father plays the piano in a way I cannot even describe. He has been writing songs since a young age and can play the piano with his eyes closed. I've seen him. Also, you don't even need to hope he knows the song. All you need to do is play a record to him, and he will play and sing it perfectly.
Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist
Price range: Contact for pricing
I will provide the exact piano accompaniment to what you are looking for at your event in terms of musical genre and volume level.
I am a full-time music director at a multi-cultural church in the Chicago area. I have a degree in music composition from a conservatory. I write songs in my spare time. Music has always been my brain's hobby.
If your venue doesn't have a piano or keyboard, I can bring my synthesizer and/or keytar.
Wednesday
Campus Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Elgin, IL
Sunday
Worship Service
9:30am - 10:30am
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Des Plaines, IL
Sunday
Concert
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Monday
House Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Barrington, IL
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Glenview, IL
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Barrington, IL
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Mount Prospect, IL
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Lincolnshire, IL
Friday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Naperville, IL
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Oak Forest, IL
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Cary, IL
As a composer, I've been trained to avoid having favorites. I've heard and been influenced by it all. Let me know what type of music you're interested in and I'll provide it.
Boom mic
Quarter inch input
Pianist