“My husband and I asked Derek to play for our wedding this past November. Derek did outstanding! He played for both the entire wedding processional and also our cocktail hour. Working with him was effortless and he accommodated our requests for our favorite songs. We received many compliments and have referred him to all our newly engaged friends!”
— Casey Suttner
“Derek performed at my surprise 30th birthday party last month and what a treat it was! I couldn’t imagine anyone else to keep the tempo at my party. With a wide catalogue of music, there wasn’t a person in the room that couldn’t recognize a song! What a special evening it was!”
— Courtney Ninmer
“Just wanted to send a heartfelt shout out of gratitude for Derek sharing his amazing talent at my grand opening celebration! The first time I heard you play I thought “wow that guy has skillz” but the more I have run into him playing at different events I knew he was a perfect fit as my ambient music guru to help make my event a success. It was refreshing to delegate and to be able to simply say “just play from your heart something smooth and background noise-ish” and not even have to worry about whipping out Megadeath at a spa event! So many people I spoke to at the event were impressed and having Derek there really just sealed all the good vibes into the space. I cannot thank him enough and I’m excited to work together again for any future events we may be hosting!”
— Brooke Bateman - The Refinery Aesthetics Bar
“Derek provided cocktail hour music for our wedding in June 2018. I can’t compliment him enough, and many of our guests commented that his music was a wonderful, personal touch.
Derek was so accommodating and easy to work with. We discussed musical preferences, and he sent us samples of his style during the planning process. Derek also made time to come by the venue a few days before our wedding, and he coordinated with our DJ, so that they could work together smoothly on the day of our wedding.
On our big day, his music was even better than we imagined it would be! He perfectly blended classic rock songs with a funky, lounge vibe that complemented our laid-back cocktail hour. Derek’s music was a great background for our guests’ mingling, and we especially loved some of the “surprise” songs he peppered in.
Mark and I absolutely recommend Derek if you’re looking for a unique and personal touch for your event. Not only is he a skilled and creative musician, but he was professional, easygoing, and a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Derek!”
— Andrea Slosser-Worth
Lessons
“My daughter LOVES piano lessons with Derek! He keeps learning fun and the convenience of having lessons at our home works great with our busy schedule. She is excited to practice and learn new songs each week! It is amazing how much she has learned in such a short time. We would highly recommend Derek as a teacher! 5 stars!”
— Amy Fuhrman
“Derek arrives to each lesson with a positive and kind-hearted nature. He immediately captures our kid’s attention, and he keeps them musically engaged for an hour each week! Their delightful laughter as they learn and make music together is such a joy. We appreciate his willingness to teach them music styles they are interested in. ”