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Seda Balcı
Pianist / Keyboardist
Country: Turkey
Based In: İzmir, Turkey
Performs: Worldwide
From: €1000
Description
Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, Music Educator
Seda Balcı offers a wide range of musical services tailored to elegant, dynamic, and multicultural environments. With over 15 years of experience in classical, jazz, and contemporary music scenes, she brings both technical excellence and emotional connection to every performance.
Live Piano Performances
Solo Piano Sets (lobby, cocktail hour, lounge, fine dining): Repertoire includes jazz standards, pop ballads, film music, classical pieces, and international folk songs.
Genre-Fluid Repertoire: Jazz, classical, Latin, funk, pop, blues, rock,
... and world music.
Cultural Adaptability: Plays songs in multiple languages and styles tailored to diverse, global audiences.
Vocal Performances
Multilingual Singing: Performs in Turkish, English, Spanish, and German.
Soft Lounge Vocals or Featured Sets: Available for vocal-piano solo acts or collaboration with onboard ensembles.
Special Requests & Themed Nights: Can prepare customized performances for events or passenger preferences.
Band & Ensemble Work
Available as a keyboardist/pianist for bands, jazz ensembles, or variety shows.
Experienced in arranging and rehearsing with live groups across genres.
Strong improvisational and sight-reading skills.
Original Music & Production
Composer and co-producer of original works in jazz, funk, and electronic music.
Released projects include Keep Rollin’ (So Far So Good) and Noisev (electronic duo).
Comfortable creating and performing original material suited for modern or themed events.
Music Education & Workshops
Certified music educator with pedagogical training.
Offers music theory classes, jazz harmony coaching, and beginner piano lessons upon request for special programs or long-term cruise engagements.
Cultural & International Experience
Performed in Turkey, Kenya, and at various international festivals and venues.
Extensive experience working with global guests at five-star resorts and hospitality settings.
Fluent in English; conversational in Spanish and German.
Whether you’re looking for an elegant soloist, a dynamic ensemble player, or a multilingual performer who connects with audiences of all ages, Seda Balcı brings warmth, professionalism, and musical versatility to every stage she steps on.
Biography
Seda Balcı is a versatile pianist, composer, and music educator from Turkey, specializing in both classical and jazz piano. Her musical journey began at the age of seven, leading her to graduate from Çukurova University State Conservatory in 2011. Since then, she has built a diverse career as a performer and teacher, blending technical mastery with emotional expression.
Early in her career, Seda worked as a piano teacher in Antalya while performing in hotels, bars, and restaurants. She played with various bands across genres like jazz, funk, rock, pop, and Latin music. In 2016, she began
... her master’s degree in jazz piano at Yaşar University and founded the jazz-funk band Keep Rollin’, with whom she performed for five years. The band released an album titled So Far So Good and toured internationally, including performances in Kenya.
Following the pandemic, Seda continued performing as a solo lobby pianist in a five-star hotel for three years. There, she developed a rich repertoire of jazz standards, pop arrangements, and traditional folk songs from across Europe, adapting her style for an international audience.
She is also a co-creator of Noisev, an electronic music duo blending dance music with acoustic textures. Seda composed and produced much of the project’s material, including lyrics and harmonies, and performed at festivals and cultural events.
Beyond piano, Seda sings in four languages—Turkish, English, Spanish, and German—and enjoys playing the flute during live shows. She is fluent in English and conversational in Spanish and German. Her passion for musical exploration, collaboration, and cultural exchange makes her a dedicated and dynamic performer, eager to bring her artistry to international stages and cruise ship audiences around the world.
Suitable for
Anniversary Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Private Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event University / College Event Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception
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