Events Piano
I pride myself on offering my clients what they want. You can control the playlist along with as much expert advice as you wish on musical selection. I keep up to date with what is popular and I have accepted a vast range of special requests over the years, from computer game music to obscure TV and film soundtracks. I genuinely can't remember the last time I said no to a request!
I have held residencies at a number of local restaurants and hotels. Through my many years of playing, I have learnt how to play to my audience. Starting out with classic jazz standards and easy listening favourites, I enjoy slipping in a few pop, rock and classical numbers to suit the atmosphere or occasion. Whether it be customers in a restaurant or guests at a wedding, I always have people playing ‘Guess the tune’ amongst friends!
In order to create the perfect repertoire for my clients, I have an extensive list of songs that can be viewed through the link below. This allows my clients to select their favourite numbers so I can put together personalised setlists to make the occasion extra special. I am more than happy to learn additional music for you too, at no extra cost, providing I can source the sheet music.
I offer all my wedding clients a complimentary CD which I will put together myself, featuring around 15-20 minutes of the piano music as played on the day, as a little keepsake from your wedding. This is a particularly nice touch if I have played at your ceremony as you can listen to it while you look back through your photos and reminisce over months and years to come.
Wedding Price List 2026
*Ceremony £195
*Drinks Reception or Wedding Breakfast £225
*Ceremony and Drinks Reception £295
*Ceremony, Drinks Reception & Wedding Breakfast £425
(Please contact me for alternative package prices)
Please check out my Instagram (@mattschopiano) and Facebook (Matthew Schofield - Piano) for clips of my piano playing...
I have my own portable stage piano and PA system if required (PAT and public liability included) for playing inside and out – I have been lucky to play with some of the best views around.
The Coniston Hotel, Devonshire Arms, The Priests House, Denton Hall and East Riddlesden Hall are some of the venues featured here. I have returned to play at them time after time.
Testimonials
'My partner and I were lucky enough to have Matthew play live piano music at our wedding in March 2025, and the experience was absolutely fantastic. Matthew was very easy to deal with prior to the wedding, and we trusted him with creating a setlist for the day, only providing him with some songs for the ceremony and a list of themes to follow throughout the day (film soundtracks and rock music mostly). He played music throughout the ceremony, then moved his kit over to the gardens of our venue to continue playing outside during the after-ceremony drinks. He then played throughout our meal before handing over to a band which were to take over for the evening entertainment. He is a fantastic musician and played flawlessly, and even almost a year after our wedding we have guests bring up how amazing the music was throughout the day. We would wholeheartedly recommend Matthew to anyone looking to book a live musician for our ceremony, and for the impact that he had on our wedding day the price of his services is extremely reasonable.'
Tommy & Courtney, East Riddlesden Hall, March 2025
'Best pianist ever. Matthew was our go to pianist, not only because he was my brilliant piano teacher many moons ago, but because he is one of the most talented people in the industry. He listened to our thoughts, plans and ideas and made them 10x more than we could ever have dreamed of. Our guests boasted about the fantastic music and it was truly one of my most memorable moments. I wouldn't have walked down the aisle with anyone else behind the piano. Thank you Matthew!
Lucianne, East Riddlesden Hall, February 2022
'Together with our guests, we can't thank Matthew enough for playing so beautifully at our outdoor Wedding Ceremony last weekend. We loved his music and he made the process of selecting the right music effortless! Matthew is so enthusiastic and positive and his experience and knowledge helped to take the planning and wedding nerves away! We have nothing but praise for Matthew and his wonderful piano playing... we can't recommend Matthew highly enough!'
Lisa & Stephen, Coniston Hotel, July 2021
'Matthew was recommended to us as a very talented pianist and he was absolutely perfect to begin our wedding day as guests arrived. His choice of music was fantastic and so many guests commented on how he was a lovely addition to the day. As the bride and groom we only wish we could have both stood and listened to his performance for the full hour! But Matthew very kindly provided us with a CD of our songs, which was really appreciated!'
David & Kelly, Devonshire Arms, March 2022
