St. Louis Pianist Dave Becherer

Beautiful Music for your event. Highly expressive music for your ceremony, whether solo piano, the Hämmerstring duo or the vocal piano duo. A Lively mix of pop and jazz for your cocktail hour (solo piano or jazz trio). Elegant music for your small reception (Songbird Duo or Hämmerstring).

Inquire today to talk about beautiful music for your next event!

Several unique options available for your ceremony, cocktail hour or private event:
*Beautiful solo piano music by an award-winning pianist (from Weddingwire and the Knot several years in a row) from any genre for wedding ceremonies and cocktails.

*The Hämmerstring Cello Piano Duo - A popular Small Ensemble with a big sound, presenting an absolutely unique array of musical selections from elegant to energizing. Known for "Piano Guys" arrangements, but we cover a wide variety of classical, pop and jazz seeking arrangements that explore the full potential of the two most expressive instruments: piano and cello.

*The Frontenac Jazz Piano Trio s a great compliment to drinks and conversation for your cocktail hour or event.

*The Songbird Vocal Piano Duo performs a wide range of music: jazz standards from the Sinatra era, classic adult favorites from artists such as Journey, The Beatles, Elvis, the Carpenters, as well as contemporary music from artists as diverse as Norah Jones and Diana Krall. Great for intimate and elegant receptions and events!

Be secure knowing you are hiring highly trained, professional musicians: I have 30 years of classical training as well as a degree in jazz piano performance and can authentically play in any style. I have 20 years of public performing experience, with the last 8 focusing on weddings, cocktails and corporate and private events. I have played hundreds of weddings and have a skill set that comes from years of experience communicating and dealing with busy brides, event coordinators, and venue owners. This means you will have beautiful music handled by a seasoned professional and you won't have to worry or stress about any of the details. I am known for communicating quickly, promptly and clearly, and delivering music services in a stress-free manner for the client. The musicians I work with are all at the top of their game and come with years of training and experience. I only work with professionals who have excellent reputations, have similar experience and skills to ensure that your music is of the highest quality and is the tasteful match for your event!

Unique Signature Ensembles: Rather than offering any number of instrument choices by hiring last minute musicians for your event and scrambling to put it together, I focus on several unique options, each consisting of artistically invested musicians. Hämmerstring, the Songbird Duo and the Frontenac Trio are each uniquely developed ensembles that have been performing together for years. There is no comparison between the "last minute ensemble" and an established group with a mature, well-developed sound that is backed by artistic integrity!

Here are some recent testimonials from satisfied clients:

"Dave was a fantastic addition to our wedding ceremony. His wedding music added a classy touch to the ceremony. He attended the rehearsal, and quickly offered advice when we struggled with some of the details as we did not have a coordinator. He offered lots of suggestions on wedding music selection, and also gave a list of songs to choose from, and even offered to learn and play any new songs we requested (for the cost of sheet music). We were on a tight budget for the wedding, and Dave delivered above and beyond the amount we paid. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a pianist for their wedding or cocktail hour."

Mindy Maddock, Bride

"My husband and I waited until the last minute to figure out the music for our ceremony. I started looking just two weeks out and someone recommended Dave. He was very accommodating to our requests. He was on time, professional, and did a beautiful job (we had many compliments)! I couldn’t believe how great he and the vocalist did considering he received our music requests just one week from the wedding. Thank you so much for being one of the few vendors who did NOT cause us stress during such a busy time!

Dave and wife Kim, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You were both just wonderful. You made our wedding even more special and romantic than we envisioned. The tracks on your St. Louis Songbird website don’t even begin to do justice to how great you sound together in person. You made our wedding so memorable for all the right reasons. So many of your songs were things that my dad and I used to sing together at the piano, which added to the nostalgic feeling of our wedding. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day."

Becky, Bride

"Dave and his jazz trio added such a lovely tone to our wedding cocktail hour and reception. If you are looking to add a classy and tasteful sound to your atmosphere, look no further. Throughout the planning process and the wedding night, Dave and his trio were very professional and friendly. Our wedding guests were so impressed by their musicianship and vibe. As a wedding vendor, he is very flexible and easy to reach, which is always comforting!"

Lydia Kim, Bride

'I work with musicians frequently on many events and I have to say Dave was great! He was very easy to work with and his music was just what our event required. His attention to detail with the venue was refreshing, he kept the volume to an appropriate level at all times and played songs that were appropriate for the event…again refreshing as many musicians do not keep these elements in mind. I truly am happy with Dave’s professionalism and will continue to hire him for upcoming ceremonies, weddings and holiday parties to come at our venue!'

Ann Jones, Wedding Specialist at Moulin Events and Meetings

"Dave provided beautiful piano/cello ceremony music, as well as a wonderful bass and piano jazz duo during dinner for our son’s wedding. He was extremely responsive, patient and helpful in dealing with the many questions and issues involved in planning the music for the wedding. He attended our rehearsal and arrived early to set up for the ceremony; everything was organized and ready early for the ceremony. Dave is a very responsible person, as well as a highly skilled and versatile musician who can be trusted to provide excellent music for any event."

Kathy Bearman, mother of the Bride