Tanner Palmer

When there is no piano on location, Tanner can integrate the rental of his full-sized, 88-weighted key digital piano into any quote, ensuring a seamless performance, regardless of location. This means that nearly anywhere there is a dedicated electrical outlet nearby, Tanner can perform!

Tanner's piano music is thoughtful, emotional, nostalgic, diverse, and for lack of a better term, "couture". Some of Tanner's musical influences are Yanni, Danny Wright, Michael Buble, Jim Brickman, The Andrew Sisters, Glenn Miller, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Kander & Ebb, Rogers & Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Each performance is tailored to fit the tastes and styles of his patrons in addition to the atmosphere of the event at hand. Tanner's music never overpowers the event or venue. The music is meant to add to the ambiance of the event or venue with sensitivity to the nature of the event or venue and not detract from it.

Tanner's musical signature is twofold. He has mastered the art of blending music from song to song creating one continuous medley, thus contributing appropriately to the event. Additionally, ​he has an extremely light touch on the piano and can finesse the keys of a piano to extract the most tender sounds possible. In these moments, Tanner's true gift unfolds as he offers his music to his listeners. He never desires to "force" but to entice his listeners to engage with the music. This is best accomplished by using the softest touch possible on the piano keyboard. Tanner is not a piano bar musician and does not offer that style of performance. He rarely collaborates with other musicians due to availability. Reviews about Tanner's music may be viewed here by clicking "Reviews".

Tanner Palmer, a seasoned pianist, brings a wealth of musical expertise to every performance. With experience as a fine dining musician, Tanner has honed his craft through years of experience. What sets Tanner apart is his exceptional ability to play the piano exclusively by ear, eschewing sightreading sheet music. This unique approach ensures that each performance is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, as Tanner listens to music repeatedly and then flawlessly recreates it on the piano. The result is pure magic, as Tanner's music is never played the same way twice, creating truly unforgettable musical experiences.

Contrary to popular piano bar music, Tanner's style is distinct and incomparable. His music sounds nothing like the iconic "Great Balls of Fire" scene from the 1980s movie "Top Gun." Tanner's music is engaging, elevating, sophisticated, and inviting. It strikes a perfect balance between elegance and accessibility, captivating audiences of all backgrounds and ages. Whether providing the ideal ambient music for events or delivering exquisite ceremonial pieces for weddings, Tanner's repertoire covers a wide range of genres. From light classical and jazz standards to big band & WWII Era tunes, Broadway & show tunes to pop, classic rock to contemporary/new age piano, the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, movie themes to today's hits, and even enchanting Disney medleys, Tanner's versatility ensures a rich and diverse musical experience. Tanner does not read music and exquisitely plays the piano completely by ear.

Tanner offers couture services and custom rates to fit the needs of every event.

To truly grasp the essence of Tanner's musical prowess, we invite you to listen to his demos and watch his videos. Immerse yourself in the engaging melodies and witness firsthand the artistry that Tanner brings to every performance. Book Tanner Palmer today and let his extraordinary piano skills elevate your event to new heights, creating a musical experience that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests.

Any technical logistics can easily be discussed with Tanner. Tanner prefers to keep it simple, providing fine piano music for fine events.

Tanner travels with a full-sized, 88-weighted key digital piano when there is no piano on location, the details and usage of which would be discussed and detailed out in a formal agreement. Nearly anywhere there is a dedicated electrical outlet nearby, Tanner can set up the digital piano to ensure a beautiful musical performance. Images and videos of the digital piano in action may be seen in the Photos and Videos sections of Tanner's profile.

Tanner plays piano exclusively by ear. Playing music by ear is an art form that in most cases cannot be taught.

In the course of Tanner's career he has performed thousands of songs for live audiences. Songs phase in and out of popularity. Tanner stays informed of the most current music trends while also reaching into yester-year for more nostalgic music. Even "the greats" rehearse - It is very typical for A-List professional musicians like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga not to have lyrics to every song they've ever performed on total recall. Artistic brains typically do not work that way. We rehearse and rehearse and rehearse, to ensure every note is perfect for the next upcoming performance, typically one performance at a time. The greats even use teleprompters for lyrics. Musicians typically use sheet music, etc.

Tanner's repertoire is constantly changing to fit the newest music trends. There's a little more finesse and artistry in what Tanner offers than acting as a live version of Spotify.