Simon Jordan
Pianist for hire for events across England and Wales.
Simon can provide beautiful background music for your wedding ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast, in London and across England and Wales.
Simon has an enormous repertoire of songs, jazz tracks and classical hits, and can play any tune – he will play anything you ask him to! You can choose the music you play, and he will not make you pick from a list like other musicians do.
Simon will happily learn any special requests, so the music is entirely yours for your wedding day.
Have a listen to his music!
- Can play absolutely any tune!
- Can be hired with a DutchGrand piano shell
- Has three Roland digital stage pianos and PA system
- Takes spur-of-the-moment requests
- Has £1m public liability insurance
- Uses fully PAT-tested equipment
No other pianist offers all this!
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Customer Reviews
Simon Jones
2 weeks ago
Superb course over the summer holidays - thank you for so much for your help and support during the week. It gave her the confidence to take the exam within a few days- we are waiting for the result 🤞
Frederika de Courcy Arora
2 weeks ago
My 11 year old daughter has just completed Simon’s four day Grade 5 Music Theory course, and I honestly can’t recommend it highly enough.
She needed to pass Grade 5 Theory so that she can move on to her Grade 6 flute, but before the course she had fairly limited knowledge of music theory and lacked confidence with it. After just eight hours of teaching spread over four mornings, she completed her first full practice paper and achieved a merit. She is now going into her actual exam next week feeling confident and well prepared\.
The course took place during the summer holidays, and I had expected a battle to get her to attend each day and complete the homework. In fact, she joined happily every morning and did the homework each afternoon without any fuss.
What has impressed me most is that she hasn’t just been taught how to pass the exam. She genuinely understands so much more about how music works, and I can already see how useful that knowledge will be for her flute and her wider musical education.
Simon explains a huge amount of material in a way that is clear, manageable and engaging. Although my daughter was one of the youngest students, the course was accessible to everyone, from younger students to mature students. It was intensive, but she really enjoyed it and never felt overwhelmed.
We also couldn’t make the first morning of the course, and Simon very kindly sent us the recording straight afterwards so that she could catch up that afternoon and join the rest of the course without falling behind.
A really excellent course, and it’s remarkable how much progress she has made in such a short space of time. I would absolutely recommend it to students of all ages working towards Grade 5 Theory.
She needed to pass Grade 5 Theory so that she can move on to her Grade 6 flute, but before the course she had fairly limited knowledge of music theory and lacked confidence with it. After just eight hours of teaching spread over four mornings, she completed her first full practice paper and achieved a merit. She is now going into her actual exam next week feeling confident and well prepared\.
The course took place during the summer holidays, and I had expected a battle to get her to attend each day and complete the homework. In fact, she joined happily every morning and did the homework each afternoon without any fuss.
What has impressed me most is that she hasn’t just been taught how to pass the exam. She genuinely understands so much more about how music works, and I can already see how useful that knowledge will be for her flute and her wider musical education.
Simon explains a huge amount of material in a way that is clear, manageable and engaging. Although my daughter was one of the youngest students, the course was accessible to everyone, from younger students to mature students. It was intensive, but she really enjoyed it and never felt overwhelmed.
We also couldn’t make the first morning of the course, and Simon very kindly sent us the recording straight afterwards so that she could catch up that afternoon and join the rest of the course without falling behind.
A really excellent course, and it’s remarkable how much progress she has made in such a short space of time. I would absolutely recommend it to students of all ages working towards Grade 5 Theory.
Keqiong Li
4 weeks ago
We have had the privilege of learning with Simon for over two years, and it has been an absolutely fantastic experience.
He is truly professional in both piano and violin, with a deep level of expertise that is rare to find. What we appreciate most is his teaching style – patient, encouraging, and always with a great sense of humor, which makes lessons enjoyable and engaging for our child.
He has also been incredibly helpful in guiding us through exam registrations and preparations, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. Our child has grown so much musically under his care.
We feel very fortunate to have found such a dedicated and talented teacher. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about your child's musical journey, we wholeheartedly recommend Simon without hesitation.
He is truly professional in both piano and violin, with a deep level of expertise that is rare to find. What we appreciate most is his teaching style – patient, encouraging, and always with a great sense of humor, which makes lessons enjoyable and engaging for our child.
He has also been incredibly helpful in guiding us through exam registrations and preparations, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. Our child has grown so much musically under his care.
We feel very fortunate to have found such a dedicated and talented teacher. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about your child's musical journey, we wholeheartedly recommend Simon without hesitation.
Mojgan Maramba
4 weeks ago
Simon ran a very engaging grade 5 music theory course which was well received by our teenager
Claudie Hooper
1 month ago
My daughter enjoyed the grade 5 theory course immensely and found it extremely useful. The theory was very well explained. We strongly recommend this course!
Gemma Bruce
2 months ago
Simon is a great teacher and the summer holiday grade 5 theory course is really good value. My 12 year old daughter gained so much knowledge and understanding in just a week. I’m really glad I signed her up - definitely recommend.
Hannah Sutton
3 months ago
We are so pleased that we chose Simon to be our wedding pianist. Throughout the planning process he was professional and friendly. On our wedding day, he played both for the ceremony and wedding breakfast and was absolutely amazing. The piano music created the most lovely atmosphere during the ceremony and he played everything beautifully. So many guests commented on not only what a lovely touch having a live pianist was, but also on how talented Simon was. We asked for specific pieces during the ceremony, and some pieces during the breakfast, with the remaining being guest choices, or Simon choosing along the theme of our wedding. Everything was perfect and played with great musicality. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a brilliant wedding pianist.
伊勢志摩子
4 months ago
My daughter recently attended a music theory half-term course. As she is not very familiar with online learning, I was a little worried at first. However, she found the lessons very clear and easy to follow, and she said she really enjoyed them. I am very grateful for the engaging and well-organised teaching.
F
6 months ago
Course was great. Our 14 year old enjoyed it - the content was presented in a way which seemed to click for him and lots of useful materials and practice papers provided with the course. He did the course Monday-Thursday in the mornings including the set homework questions, completed practice papers on the Friday and Saturday and passed the exam with distinction on the Sunday. We were really pleased with it.
Serena Bishop
7 months ago
My daughter found this course helpful and enjoyable. She feels confident that she can pass her Theory exam. Thank you Simon!
Anastasia Stephen
7 months ago
A wonderful, highly accessible and engaging music theory teacher! My 11-year-old son really enjoyed Simon's online grade 5 music theory course, which was very well-structured, great at explaining complex concepts in simple ways, and surprisingly fun. This excellent course gave my son the confidence and focus to take the exam, and he was delighted to achieve a distinction. Highly recommended!
Susanna Almond
11 months ago
My daughter passed the Grade 5 Theory Exam with merit shortly after the course in August. She found the teaching from Simon very clear and helpful. I highly recommend this course.
Victoria Taylor
11 months ago
My daughter took part in Simon's Grade 5 music theory course having taken no previous theory grades. The course was really clear and engaging, she really enjoyed it and has just been awarded a merit in the online exam (after doing lots of practice papers also provided by Simon). Highly recommend!
Jasmine C
1 year ago
I took Simon's online Grade 5 theory intensive 4 day course and I found it incredibly helpful. It felt really well organised, definitely intense and hard work, but taught in manageable steps. As I had a lot of knowledge to absorb (not much prior theory knowledge), I opted to join the course for a second time before taking the exam. There was no extra fee, and I was made to feel just as welcome as first-timers. Simon gave guidance on steps to take after the course to prepare as much as possible for the exam. I'm delighted to have just received my result - not just a pass, but a Distinction. Thanks Simon!
Elizabeth Shawhulme
1 year ago
Granddaughter attended the course in August and took the grade 5 theory exam the following Tuesday. We've just learned she got a merit so we're delighted and she is beyond happy. There were so many "lightbulb" moments during the course and she was able to explain what she'd learned. She's 12 and prior to the course was working slowly towards grade 3 but in 4 days she understood enough to pass grade 5 - amazing. Simon is very talented at relating to, encouraging and reassuring the participants and her confidence just blossomed. Younger Granddaughter just doing grade 3 practical exams so I hope Simon is still running this course in a couple of years time.
Bogdan Baciu
1 year ago
My daughter Amalia absolutely loved this music theory course! The lessons were clear, well-structured, and easy to follow. What I appreciated most was how Simon connected theory to a more practical and enjoyable course. Amalia feels much more confident after this course.She thoroughly enjoyed it and started to understand a few things that confused her before. Thank you very much Simon!
Natalie Terry
3 years ago
Simon played Wildest Dreams as my bridal party and I walked up the aisle, coordinating with the church pianist to deliver a stellar performance. As an inherently shy person, I was unsure of following my gut in going for a 'non-traditional' song for my bridal entrance, but it soon became abundantly clear Simon really could play anything and - more importantly - do the piece justice by putting in every effort, including tolerating me emailing him a week before with unnecessarily precise entrance timings! His professionalism and talent gave us the confidence to know we'd made the right choice, and I can't thank him enough. He also played for the drinks reception at Hampden House immediately after the ceremony at the church, and again performed magnificently - I'm only sorry I didn't get a chance to thank him in person on the day.
Lisa Ditch
3 years ago
Simon did a magnificent job. Our wedding guests were wowed by his skill and it was an absolute pleasure to walk down the aisle with a violin accompaniment. Thank you so much.
Polly Noyce
5 years ago
Simon was highly professional and friendly, I had no concerns about his role in the event. His range on the piano is perfect for any event but the variety he provided with little direction was dead on for the audience. Will definitely book him for future events.
Megan Pasika
5 years ago
Simon played the violin for our wedding ceremony in London, which we held with only a couple weeks' notice. We had several song requests and they were no problem for him! It was nice to be able to pick songs that are special to us. His music is breathtaking and he puts so much care into every song. Our guests told us they also loved his music. We highly recommend him!
catherine wright
7 years ago
Simon was booked as a pianist for a drinks reception at a corporate Christmas party. He was great to work with and a talented performer. Simon created the perfect Christmas ambience and I will certainly book him again for future events.
Natalie Kemp
7 years ago
Booked Simon for our wedding which was on 16/11/19. Couldn’t have asked for a more talented musician! Added so much to our special day, our guests enjoyed the wonderful music and it helped set a lovely romantic atmosphere. Thank you Simon
Kate Smith
7 years ago
Simon is a very gifted violinist. We engaged him to play his violin at our daughter's memorial event. We discussed with Simon that we wanted Irish themed music and he proposed a range of tunes from which we made a selection. Everything about the music was enjoyable and appropriate. His services are impeccable. We highly recommend.
Ten Reasons to Hire a Wedding Pianist
- Creates a Romantic Atmosphere: A live pianist can set the perfect romantic mood for your wedding, making it more memorable.
- Personalised Playlist: A pianist can customise the music based on your preferences, adding a personal touch to the event.
- Class and Elegance: Live piano music brings an air of sophistication and elegance to any event, especially a wedding.
- Acoustic Flexibility: A piano can adjust to the acoustics of the venue, whether it’s an intimate indoor setting or an expansive outdoor location.
- Experience and Professionalism: A professional pianist has the experience to handle any unexpected situations, maintaining the flow of the event.
- Engagement: Unlike pre-recorded music, a live pianist can engage with the audience, enhancing the overall experience.
- Memorable Experience: Live music creates a unique experience for guests, making your wedding even more special.
- Versatility: A skilled pianist can play a wide range of genres, catering to the diverse musical tastes of your guests.
- Adds Emotional Impact: Live music can emphasise key moments in the ceremony, adding an emotional impact that recorded music can’t match.
- Cost-Effective: Hiring a pianist can be more cost-effective than booking a full band, yet still provide the benefits of live music.
Grand Piano Hire
I can now be hired with a Beautiful White Grand Piano Shell to enhance the look of your event.
£
150
optional extra
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Your guests would never know it wasn’t a real baby grand piano
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Adds style and prestige to any occasion, giving your event the ‘wow’ factor
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Looks and sounds like a real grand piano - and is always in tune
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