Josh Isenberg

Anyone can expect to enjoy an occasion filled with my eclectic repertoire: Played quiet enough to carry on a casual conversation but robust enough to captivate the listener when their favorite tune hits their ear. What a delight it is to hear so many of your favorite songs and a variety of upbeat and up-tempo selections along with jazz, classical, show tunes, and more. Many won't be able to resist the toe tapping temptation to rise up and dance a few steps. It happens all the time. Expect to have a fun, uplifting, and memorable experience when Josh plays your event.

Events: (24 hr/day availability)

Corporate, Holidays, Private Parties, After-Glows, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Engagement Parties, Baby / Wedding Showers, Brunch,
Memorial / Funeral Services.

Venues:

Homes, Beachfront, Hotels, Penthouse,
President's Suite, Balcony, Lanai, Rooftop,
Country Clubs, Ballrooms, Convention Centers,
Yachts, Cruise Ships, location flexibility based upon client creativity. Josh is available 24hr/day/night.

Styles:

70's, 80's 90's, Standards, Show-tunes, Light Jazz / Classical, Contemporary, Slow, Moderate, Up-Tempo...

'Celebrating 20 Years'
Naples' Piano Man'
(24 hr/day/night availability)

'Celebrating 20 Years'
Naples' Piano Man'
(24 hr/day availability)

Originally from New York, Josh visited Naples, Florida upon graduating from college in February 1989. As a permanent resident of 25 years, Josh, along with his family, enjoys this part of the country known as “paradise”.

Josh, as a pianist, is part composer, part arranger and part performer. His music is so recognizable yet has its own unique color and sound. Josh works hard and has been playing everyday for 40 years. As a third generation pianist, Josh has vivid memories of his Grandmother playing the piano throughout the years although he attributes his inspiration and insatiable enthusiasm for the piano to his father. “I still enjoy working with and learning from my Dad. He’s the master!" Twenty years ago, Dad told me: "The only way to get better is to constantly be listening and learning and to always play with different musicians." Advice I follow to this day. "I've been so fortunate to have met so many amazing musicians and entertainment professionals. Everyone of them has been a "teacher" and has given me something that has enhanced my level of architectural musicianship and how I present a piece of music when I sit at the piano. I am truly filled with gratitude and passion for music and it comes out in my playing."

Josh’s repertoire spans the generations with song such as, “It Had To Be You” and The Lady is A Tramp”, to current classics by Sir Elton John and Billy Joel. You’ll also find yourself drawn to the edge of your seat with classics from Broadway such as “Phantom of the Opera”, “West Side Story”, and much, much more! Kids always enjoy their favorites as well such as, “Let It Go” from Frozen and “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid, and “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story, as well as, “When You Wish Upon a Star”, the quintessential Disney classic. (Flexible, creative and special event requests welcome)

Josh appears throughout the state of Florida at major 4 & 5 star venues playing for weddings, private parties, group and corporate functions, celebrities, dignitaries, and a myriad of estate and country club venues as well.

If you wish to add a touch of class to any occasion, stimulate emotions of your guests in a pleasing way, or just enhance a mood, either on a concert grand, or an array of digital piano equipment, nothing can replace the presence, appearance and sound created by live classic favorites played on piano. And you can count on Josh to deliver the perfect musical solution for any occasion. (Flexible, creative and special event requests welcome)

Styles Include but are not limited to: Old standards, Show tunes, Latin classics, Jazz, Classical, Movie Themes for the old and young, Holiday and other special events content.

No piano? No problem! Josh has everything necessary to perform at any venue inside or out... on the beach, on a boat, and even rooftop...only limitations are your expectations.

'Celebrating 20 Years'
Naples' Piano Man'
(24 hr/day availability)

"Don't be afraid to ask questions. Trust your instincts" Pedigree: Check the pedigree of the person you are thinking of hiring: How long have they been playing? How long have they been playing in the area? Do they have a website, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, or any other place that would allow you to sample their content, style and repertoire. Where have they played in the past? Do they take breaks and how does that work? Do they offer music packages or are flexible, creative and special event requests welcome? These questions will help you vet out the pedigree of the person you are considering hiring and put you at ease knowing you have the right match for your event. A great question to ask is: "What traits do you feel are important in a professional musician or entertainer?" Here are my favourite answers: Follows directions well: Well organized: Prepares for the job and is on standby to perform a half hour prior to the time of the event. And lastly, and this is important...great communication skills. Hire someone you feel is truly listening to what it is you are trying to accomplish by having a musician or entertainer at your event. If you want to have a spectacular event, hire a musician who is a spectacular listener. Don't just look for the best player: Remember...some of the best players aren't necessarily the best for your event and someone with the traits to make your event spectacular just may not be the best player in town. Many will do a good job but not all will have ability to "connect" and make your event special and memorable.

'Celebrating 20 Years'
Naples' Piano Man'
(24 hr/day/night availability)