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Introduction: Hi! I am a fantastic award-winning pianist/composer/ author! I have thousands of songs in my repertoire! I am professional and very friendly! It is my mission to bring JOY to my audience with my playing! I am all about making sure that you and your guests are having a WONDERFUL TIME . I take requests, play to what the guests are interested in hearing! I'm so excited to play at your HOLIDAY PARTY! I know truckloads of holiday songs! I can even do a holiday sing-a-long! Check out some videos- from my youtube channel: ivangsalinasmusic - go to the "CHILAXIC " playlist Check out my website: Naivemusicworks.com And my reviews on Thumbtack. Regards, Ivan

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Hired 105 times

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43 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Robert N.

2 days ago

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My wife and I had a 50th Wedding Anniversary Party for about 100 family and friends and wanted a keyboard player to provide background music. We both agree that Ivan was the perfect musician for the event. We previously provided Ivan with a list of requested favorites, including standards, 50’s and 60’s, selections etc. Ivan certainly added much to the festive celebration. He is a great professional musician with an extremely pleasant and easy going personality. Our guest were equally pleased. I highly recommend Ivan for your special occasion. I’m certain that you will be equally pleased.

Details: General event / party • 51 - 75 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Guitar • Piano • Oldies • Variety • Covers • Concert hall / auditorium

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Raymond C.

Sep 20, 2023

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Ivan was simply wonderful. Altho he had suffered a back sprain earlier in the week, he refused to cancel out on me. He soldiered on and was set up and playing even before the event began, while my guests were arriving. A keyboardist/singer like Ivan is, in my opinion, so much classier than a DJ. Since my guests were predominantly middle age or older, I didn't want blaring, ear-shattering music from a DJ that would impede conversations by the guests. (This event was also something of a family reunion, so guests knew each other and wanted to catch up on events.) Ivan's music was perfect for that: contemporary pop music and love ballads, conducive for dancing. He's the ultimate professional and a lovely guy. Very classy! I highly recommend. Five stars!

Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 12 years old or younger • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Vocals • Piano • Dance • Pop / top 40 • Oldies • Rock / classic rock • Banquet hall / ballroom

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Julie N.

Aug 14, 2023

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Ivan was great during our prep conversations and of course when he played during my vow renewal ceremony cocktail hour. Several guests advised me that they really loved the music Ivan played. We all agreed it was a nice touch to have a piano player during cocktail hour and we’re glad we hired Ivan!

Details: Cocktail hour • 101 - 150 guests • 51 or older • 31 - 50 years old • 18 - 30 years old • Piano • Oldies • Variety • Covers • Rock / classic rock • Pop / top 40 • Other

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Robert L.

Dec 4, 2023

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We were very lucky to have Ivan perform for a recent family gathering. He played beautifully. He was also a consummate professional: he was very responsive to our initial inquiry. He followed-up to confirm all the details of the event. And he was flexible and gracious and he made sure that we got the most out of his participation - he took requests, sometimes he played beautifully in the background and sometimes he accompanied guests for sing-a-longs. He took his cues from us for how we wanted the enjoy the time that he played and it made for a wonderful event. Most importantly, he was very kind and patient and engaging with guests of all ages and abilities.

Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 51 or older • 12 years old or younger • 31 - 50 years old • Piano • Vocals • Other • Other

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Andrew L.

Nov 15, 2022

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Ivan was a wonderful pianist for our wedding ceremony, helping to make our special day even more special. He came incredibly prepared, on time, and his music memorized and ready to go with our selections for the processional and recessional. He improvised by playing additional music we loved for the guest entrance and cocktail hour. Ivan played with sensitivity and skill, was a joy to work with, and earned the compliments of our guests, many of whom are professional musicians. Thank you, Ivan!

Details: Wedding ceremony • 51 - 75 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • Piano • Rock / classic rock • Pop / top 40 • Banquet hall / ballroom

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Ivan Salinas

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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold a BFA and an MA in music.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been in love with music since The moment became aware of it. I have playing piano since six, I learned how to read music before I learned how to read English.
What types of customers have you worked with?
All types!

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