Dan Phelps

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Pianist / Keyboardist

(32 Reviews)5.0
Also Performs As: Piano & Keyboard Teacher, Wedding Musician
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Rhondda, Wales
Performs: Nationwide
From: £125
Based near Pontypridd, South Wales, I offer a bespoke service and a wide variety of music - I can play Ed Sheeran to The Darkness, Debussy to Disney and everything in between! I also offer face to face and/or online piano lessons for all ages and abilities.
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Currently the resident pianist at Webbington Hotel & Spa, I offer a bespoke service and a wide variety of music - I can play Ed Sheeran to The Darkness, Debussy to Disney and everything in between! Music performed can be from my own repertoire or can be specific pieces of music which are special to you. You could also make your event even more personal by commissioning your own piece of music, which will be composed specifically for you. For weddings I can also provide recordings of any of the music you have chosen for me to play (additional charges apply) so that you have a musical keepsake o ...

Set-List

Popular/Modern
1960s - Present
A Hard Day’s Night (The Beatles)
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
All My Loving (The Beatles)
All of Me (John Legend)
Always on My Mind (Elvis Presley)
Angels (Robbie Williams)
Bad Day (Daniel Powter)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel)
Can't Help Falling in Love with You (Elvis Presley)
Can’t Take My Eyes off You (Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons)
Candle in the Wind (Elton John)
Cannon Ball (Damien Rice)
Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
Dancing Queen (Abba)
Desperado (The Eagles)
Don’t Dream It’s Over (Crowded House)
Eleanor ...

Biography

Dan Phelps is a composer, pianist and music tutor based in Tonteg near Pontypridd, South Wales. Dan has a Post Graduate Diploma in Composition from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as well as a BA (Hons) Degree in Music from Bath Spa University College.
Dan has extensive experience as a solo pianist and keyboard player and has performed extensively throughout the UK. As well as his own solo piano recitals he provides music for care homes, weddings, corporate events and functions. He also works with vocalist Jayne Sarah providing an acoustic set of Jazz, Blues and original arrang ...

Reviews     (32 Reviews)

Dan Phelps - Pianist / Keyboardist - Rhondda, Wales Event Location: Pontyclyn Event Type: Wedding 31st December 2022
It was everything that we’d hoped for, even all our guests commented on it! Dan was so lovely and really, trustworthy, reliable and efficient on his emails. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Reviewed by: Sophie Howells
Dan Phelps - Pianist / Keyboardist - Rhondda, Wales Event Location: Cwmbran Event Type: Birthday 19th November 2022
Dan played at my mothers 80th birthday celebration. We were able to chose pieces that Mam would recognise. Dan even learnt a piece that Mam used to play years ago. Having Dan play at mams celebration just made it an even more beautiful evening.
Reviewed by: Alison
Dan Phelps - Pianist / Keyboardist - Rhondda, Wales Event Location: Cwmbran Event Type: Birthday party 19th November 2022
Dan Phelps played at my mothers 80th birthday, we asked him to played a pice of music that my mother used to play, we all watch as my mum awakened from her Alzheimer’s and started playing a virtual piano on the table. Dan played the pice a few times during the event. Than you Dan
Reviewed by: Linda

Experience

Over 15 years as a professional event pianist, performing for events all over the UK.

Previous Clients

Resident pianist at Webbington Hotel & Spa

Suitable for

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions

Additional Information

Public Liability Insurance
DBS Checked


Virtual Services Offer

Online Piano Lessons

Enthusiastic and fun piano lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Often praised for his patient, friendly and encouraging approach to teaching, Dan specialises in Piano, Music Theory (up to Grade 5) and Composition and delivers over 1,000 individual music lessons per year.

Use your preferred video platform; Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, FaceTime and all others.

Virtual concert

Live Concert Streamed Via Video.

Enjoy the benefits of a live concert from the comfort of your home.

Choose any music from my repertoire or select a style/genre that you would like me to play. Make it even more personal by making a specific request or two.

Request a Song

Request 1 song or piece of music for a special person(s) or event - birthday, anniversary, wedding, christening or just for a Saturday night.

Choose any piece of music and I will play it and will add your personal message.

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Merchandise

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Reflections CD (solo piano)

'Reflections', Dan's debut album for solo piano was released in December 2010 . All music composed and performed by Dan Phelps.

£8 (+£2 P&P)
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Shadows CD (violin, cello & piano)

Shadows', written for violin, cello and piano was released in November 2013. Performed by James Grindle (violin), Jemma Wells (cello) and Karyn Phelps (piano). All music composed by Dan Phelps.

£8 (+£2 P&P)
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Pathways CD (cello & piano)

'Pathways', written for cello and piano was released in September 2017. Performed by Katy Cox (cello) and Richard P John (piano). All music composed by Dan Phelps.

£8 (+£2 P&P)
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Lasting Light CD (solo piano)

Lasting Light', a selection of solo piano works was released in July 2019. Performed by Richard P John. All music composed by Dan Phelps.

£8 (+£2 P&P)
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