Solo Musician For Hire in Lansing, MI

Welcome to my page! A bit about my studio- I have taught both violin and viola for over six years. My teaching is inspired by the famous pedagogue Karen Tuttle which leads to an emphasis on relaxed playing, total body integration, and breathing, as well as other aspects from Tuttle’s “Coordination Technique”. For beginning students, I draw from apects of Mimi Zweig's String Pedagogy (available to view online) and the Suzuki System. Parents are encouraged to learn along side their children, and are involved in the practicing and performing processes. While I teach primarily classical based training, I am always excited to branch out and invest time in other types of music that peaks the student’s interest, from pop songs to Irish fiddle tunes. I have a deep passion for music and hope to share this passion with any student I have the opportunity to teach. COVID-19 Update: Online Lessons are available. For in-person lessons, masks will be worn and I will provide hand sanitizer.

I am a third generation musician with over 35 years of professional performance experience. I perform as a solo pianist and also with my ensemble. My repertoire is wide - from Chopin to Coldplay and I have an acute sense of the right music for the occasion. Specialties include wedding ceremony & cocktail reception, corporate events and dinner dances. I can custom tailor elegant, classy, live music that will both amaze and meet your budget.

*PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE SENDING US A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE! OUR MINIMUM FOR A 1 HOUR SOLOIST IS $300. PLEASE READ OUR PRICING GUIDE IN THE FAQ’s SECTION OF OUR PROFILE.* Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a full service musical booking agency that has among the highest number of bookings and reviews of any live booking agency on Thumbtack in the United States. We provide live entertainment for over 1000 events per year. Some of the ensembles we can provide include the following: Solo Jazz Piano, Solo Jazz Guitar, Jazz Duo, Jazz Trio, Jazz Quartet, Jazz Quintet, Jazz Sextet, Wedding Top 40 Band, DJ Services, Acoustic Top 40 Duo, Solo Violin, and much more! Our jazz band, The Louis Pettinelli Jazz Ensemble stands out with its unwavering professionalism, tasteful musicality, flexibility, and diverse song repertoire. We perform jazz standards by seminal composers such as Cole Porter and Ira Gershwin, as well as uniquely funky and jazzy renditions of compositions by Stevie Wonder and many other pop artists, and much more. The Louis Pettinelli Jazz Group is available anywhere from 1-6 pieces in various configurations, and is composed of highly trained musical professionals that are at the forefront of their field. Our party bands- LPE Snapshot, Intrinsic Groove, and The LPE Groove Experience- are guaranteed to keep the dance floor alive, and work for any size event, large or small! In addition, we have a variety of acoustic duos that are available for more intimate affairs. Lastly, we also provide classical ensembles for wedding ceremonies, as well as a variety of other musical groups that fit any occasion! We enjoy satisfying the aspirations of individuals looking for that extra special something to make their event all the more memorable and intimate.

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