Claudia Sanchez, Passionate Pianist
| Artistic Category | Artist |
|---|---|
| Career Level | Professional |
| Experienced With | For-hire services, Performances, Public art |
I am a professional pianist, I perform in all type of events.
I have received the "Best wedding vendor" award in my category since 2008 in OneWed.com and WeddingWire.com, as well as the "Bride's Choice Award" and "Most recommended Pianist for 2014" in the Pittsburgh area. I have been voted the best Wedding Ceremony Musician in in the region at Pittsburgh A-List in 2014.
I am the highest ranked Pianist in Central and West Pennsylvania by Gigmasters (the nationwide online leader in entertainers information). My customers have given me 5 stars consistently, since 2006, when I signed up there. And Gigmasters gave me the award "Best of 2012" and "2013".
- 2,500 + SONG INTERNATIONAL REPERTOIRE. I cover all the music styles that fits with the SOLO PIANO sound: Classical, Jazz, Pop, American Standards, Soundtracks (Hollywood and Broadway), Tango, music of the decades from the Twenties to Today’s hits, Christmas and Holiday, Wedding, Country, Italian, French, Spanish, Romantic Latin, Patriotic, Irish, Traditional tunes, New Age, Neo-Classical and Argentinian Folklore. I also have special thematic programs such as tributes to Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Disney, Secret garden, Beatles, among others.
- SAMPLES RECORDED BY ME FOR EVERY SONG. I will send you the full list of my repertory with links to the samples online. Not only it will help you to find the music you want, but also will give you ideas of songs or type of music that you may not have thought of. And if one of your special songs is not in my repertoire, I will learn it for you and make it part of my repertoire!
- REAL FEEDBACK / TESTIMONIALS FROM REAL CUSTOMERS.I can offer you a long list of testimonials as well as names and contact information from past customers, so you can double-check what I offer. You will discover through them more items to add to this list of what my customers get when they book me. You can check what my customers have written at my website www.PassionatePianist.com . They speak about my talent, experience and professionalism better than what I can tell for myself.
- TECHNOLOGY!! I do not read the music from traditional paper sheet music. I am a “paperless musician”, one of the very few performers in the world who uses the newest technology: I carry my entire library in a state of the art tablet PC, and turn pages wirelessly with my foot (this way I will not interrupt the flow of the playing to turn pages). Just with a finger touch I can satisfy spontaneous requests during the event, in or out of the program. I do not need special light on the piano to read, and even do not need an electrical outlet.
- WRITTEN PROGRAMS LIKE A CONCERT IN A THEATRE. I prepare an elegant display with the program, and make available individual copies for those guests who want to follow my interpretations. My customers can choose the stationery from my stock, to match the colors of the event. There is no extra charge for it, it is always included in my services.
- ALL LIVE, NO TRICKS. I play acoustic (“unplugged”, “unwired”) music, so even when I play a digital piano or keyboard, I do NOT use pre-recorded or backing tracks / chords. All what is heard is played and created by my fingers at the moment.
- COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION OF THE PROGRAM. My clients choose the entire list of songs for me to perform, or I will select the program, following their directions and dreams.
- FULL-TIME DEDICATION. I am 100% dedicated to piano performance. When you book me I concentrate all my attention on your event. This is not a side job for me, I do not even teach music. Piano performing is my passion and what I do for a living.
- THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH GUESTS / CUSTOMERS IN OTHER LANGUAGES. I am English-Spanish bilingual, and can communicate also in Italian, Portuguese and French.
- IF THERE IS NO PIANO AT THE VENUE, I have my own portable Yamaha piano and Bose amplifiers (both the best brands in each type), for customers who want solo piano entertainment for their events, but do not have an acoustic piano at the venue. (An additional flat fee applies for bringing my equipment).
- AVAILABILITY OF MY SCHEDULE. Since performing solo piano is my “full-time” job, I can accept commitments for any day of the week, at any time.
- NO BREAKS DURING MY PERFORMANCE. I do not need or take the “15 minute” break periods, as is typical of most of musicians and bands. I start... and do not stop. For performances up to 3 hours I will not stop unless requested. And for a 4 hour performance I may only need a 5 minute break in the middle. That is because I love what I do, have amazing endurance, and respect my audience, knowing that my customer hired me to play the piano and entertain the guests… during the entire event.
- LIVE AUDITION JUST FOR YOU. Choose a couple of songs from my repertoire and I will make a video just for you playing these songs at my grand piano, and you will be able to watch it in your computer.
- PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT. I will provide it, signed by both parties that will give my customers peace of mind about the commitment and the money invested in the sounds of their dreams.
- PASSION FOR THE MUSIC. You will notice that when you hear me…
- ELEGANT AND SOPHISTICATED PRESENTATION. I will follow the dress-code of the event, and even match the colors of the event with my attire if you want (I have a large selection of gala dresses).
- HELP AND ADVICE, with ideas, due to my experience of many years performing in the finest venues nationwide and overseas. Also I will work with the event planner whenever possible to make sure everything will go as planned.
- PUNCTUALITY AND RELIABILITY. I have never had to cancel a commitment, and have never been late.
- EXPERTISE AND PROFESSIONALISM. I have performed in hundreds of events and so I know how to manage different situations. After being a professional in the business world (I am a CPA and a former Bank manager and University Professor of Economic Sciences), I have developed an ability to interact and socialize with people of all levels. I have been the exclusive pianist at the Pittsburgh International Airport for five years (2007-2011).
Claudia Sanchez, the Passionate Pianist, was born in Argentina, where she has lived until 2002, when she married her American husband, Dr. S. Wilson MD, who brought her to live in the U.S.A., first in the Tampa Bay area, FL. They moved to Indiana, PA in 2007.
Claudia started studying in the Conservatory at the age of 6 years old, and graduated with the highest honors and was awarded at the age of 13 years old with the title of Superior Professor of Piano. She performed for the first time at 7 years old at a Concert for advanced students in her native city in Argentina. During her childhood she performed numerous times in presentations sponsored by the Conservatory, as well as in the celebrations of her Primary and High School, where she was the one who was called to play the patriotic songs needed for special occasions.
Although she was classically taught and trained, she was nourished with the passion that only the Argentinian Tango can transmit, and extended such a passion to perform to her whole repertory, which covers almost all the musical genres.
She graduated as a Certified Public Accountant, worked as bank manager and as a University Professor of Economic Sciences. While this was her "day job", she always had her "Professional Hobby" of playing the piano in private parties, corporate events and friend's celebrations. Her close relations with the business world opened her to opportunities to meet people who hired her as a pianist for their events.
When she came to live in the USA, she was still a Professor in Economic Sciences, but over the time she exchanged definitively her former "hobby" of a solo pianist to be her career, making Economics her hobby during her spare time. Nowadays she is a full time solo Piano performer. She has played in the finest venues in Pittsburgh area, as well as in OH, WV, MD, VA, DC and NY, overseas and on Live TV in the USA. She has been the exclusive Pittsburgh International Airport pianist for five years (2007 - 2011). She performs at the Atrium of the One Oxford Centre in downtown Pittsburgh several times a year since 2010, and regularly on Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
She takes care of inquiries and customers directly, without agents.
Claudia accepts private performances locally, nationwide and overseas, for all type of events. To learn more about her visit her website at
www.PassionatePianist.com
Highlights
** She performed:
- As the solo pianist in a Concert of Argentinian Music in 1990, in the highly prestigious "Paraninfo" of the University of Alcala de Henares in Spain, in 1990.
- On Live TV at HSN (Home Shopping Network) during the thirteen shows at the 13th. Anniversary of Adrienne Arpel - Signature Club A in May 2007.
- In the Gala Celebration for the 100th birthday of actor Jimmy Stewart in May 2008
- At the International Airport of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) during November and December, daily, as the first and only Pianist, in:
- 2008
- 2009
- 2010
- 2011
- At the Welcome Center for the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh (click)
- At the One Oxford Centre (downtown Pittsburgh) since 2010, and continues
- Solo concert for the Groundhog day 2012, Punxsutawney, PA
- She performed in an innumerable private parties in U.S.A. and Argentina.
** She performs on regular basis:
- At the Atrium in the One Oxford Centre, every Thursday, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
** Some of her corporate customers:
- Home Shopping Network TV Channel (FL)
- One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh (PA)
- Oxford Development Company, Pittsburgh (PA)
- Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, PA
- Rotary Club, Pennsylvania
- Adrienne Arpel - Signature Club "A", New York (NY)
- Juventudes Musicales of Europe, Spain
- Allegheny (PA) County Airport Authority, Pittsburgh (PA)
- Jimmy Stewart Museum, Indiana (PA)
- Shannopin Country Club, Pittsburgh (PA)
- Amadeus Caffe, Indiana (PA)
- Rotary Club, Indiana (PA)
- "A night of Tango in Tampa" annual shows, Tampa (FL)
- Indiana Healthcare Foundation, Indiana (PA)
- Premier Bridal Show of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (PA)
- Entertainment Unlimited, Pittsburgh (PA)
- Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership, Pittsburgh (PA)
- St. Thomas More Parish, Pittsburgh (PA)
- Stambaugh Auditorium - Youngstown, (OH)
- Southpointe Golf Club - Canonsburg (PA)
- Sweetwater Center for the Arts - Sewickley (PA)
- The Tin Angel restaurant - Mont Washington, Pittsburgh (PA)
- Westin Convention Center Hotel - Pittsburgh (PA)
- West Virginia University, Alumni Center - Morgantown, (WV)
- William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh (PA)
- Whyel Chapel at Jumonville - Hopwood - Uniontown (PA)
- Xplorion of the Regional Enterprise Tower - Downtown Pittsburgh (PA)
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Genres
- Acoustic
- Classical
- Easy Listening
- Film
- Jazz
- New Age
- Pianist
- Pop
- Solo performer
- Blues
- Broadcast
- Comedy
- Country
- Drama
- Folk
- Motivational
- Oral Narrative
- Rock
- Spoken Word
- Theater
- Voice-over / narrator