Holiday Party•Reviewed on December 19, 2013•From Wilmington, DE
David came the day before our event to view the space in which he was playing. He was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. My guests all commented on how much they enjoyed his playing and I hope to have occasion to use him again.
Review by Staci B.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on December 1, 2014•From Newtown, PA
David was extremely accommodating - we found him a few days before our party and he was able to play and did a great job. Everyone enjoyed him and he was professional and very nice!
Review by Bruce S.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on January 20, 2014•From Annapolis, MD
David is organized, efficient, and he is a great communicator. He engaged in conversation with guests, was flexible with the changes in order of reception and brought a sense of continuity to the whole event. We are so pleased he was able to play during the cocktail time, and the reception (two different rooms). David is wonderful to work with, a talented musician, and his playing kept the guests entertained and on the dance floor! He truly made my son's wedding day special!
Review by Chrissy L.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on February 7, 2014•From Wilmington, DE
David was hired to play piano during the cocktail hour and during dinner. David played a variety of music to keep the evening going. It was a pleasure to listen to him play. David arrived early and was extremely professional. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a pianist.
Review by Allen Z.
Wedding•Reviewed on November 4, 2013•From Wilmington, DE
From the start David gave us confidence that the music for our wedding would be in good hands. He was approachable, flexible, and can-do in every way. He learned several new pieces and was receptive to suggestions about style and tempo. Throughout the event, his playing was tasteful and expressive. David is a good listener too, who senses the mood of the crowd and the needs of the moment. For the circle dances, he let my percussionist brother accompany him on dumbek, adding a dimension as the two complemented each other nicely. We received many compliments from family and friends on David’s exquisite playing and on how much it contributed to the spirit of the day.
Review by Rachelle H.
Nursing Home Event•Reviewed on February 26, 2014•From Annapolis, MD
David is an outstanding musician (virtuoso pianist). It was truly great working with him.
As a vocalist, I am often interested in utilizing the services of a musician that can play, both, musical selections by sheet music and musical selections by ear. Also, I am often interested in a musician that has a knowledge of musical selections spanning several musical time periods, for example, jazz, blues, gospel, country, Motown.
David's professionalism and musical versatility were commendable. With a brief rehearsal, David was able to interpret and modify his musical accompaniment as needed. I would gladly recommend David to other vocalists.
Review by Alisa K.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on October 18, 2013•From Devon, PA
David did everything as requested. He brought his own piano and additional speakers, he wore a tux, he played the type of music we discussed, he was on time and he was available to play longer than scheduled if needed. Totally pleased with David's performance.
Review by Jill K.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on March 12, 2014•From Washington, DC
Several of us from our organization chose David from the online audition videos. He was everything we had hoped for and more. He was punctual, suitably dressed and interpersonally appropriate. We submitted song suggestions and he wove them throughout the evening performance. He knew where to best place his equipment for maximum enjoyment. I can't say enough nice things about him. I play the piano and am fairly picky about style and professionalism. So glad he stood out amongst the audition videos. I would personally endorse him and use him again for future fundraising benefits.
Review by Richard H.
Private Party•Reviewed on May 18, 2013•From York, PA
Seamless music throughout the evening, David was very accommodating, wonderful pianist, we hope he can play again for us!
Review by David K.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 10, 2012•From Philadelphia, PA
David was great. We hired David to play for our small-medium size wedding in downtown Philadelphia. We had a few special requests which he was able to accommodate, and otherwise let him read the party. David did a great job playing the party; everyone raved about how good he was. He was professional and accessible before the show and during. I highly recommend David for any event.
Review by Ashley W.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 23, 2012•From Bryn Mawr, PA
David, was great! He was very quick with his responses and helpful! He was also very accommodating to meet our needs and the rules of the church when it came to the song choices.
Review by Sidney L.
Community Event•Reviewed on September 28, 2012•From Perry Point, MD
Mr. Zipse was a great pleasure to work with. He was prompt, helpful, couteous, and professional. Our guests were very impressed by his performance. We certainly plan on working with him in the future.
Thanks Gigmasters for the great service you provide.
Review by Kathleen J.
Church Service•Reviewed on October 1, 2012•From Wilmington, DE
David is a remarkable talent and a very warm and kind presence.
Review by Kaytlin C.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 2, 2012•From Fairfield, PA
He is amazing. All my guests remarked as to how beautifully he played. I highly recommend him to everyone who is looking for a musician for their wedding or party.
Thank you so much, David!
Kaytlin Rother
Review by Stephanie H.
Wine Tasting Party•Reviewed on May 23, 2012•From McLean, VA
David was incredible. He arrived earlier than we asked which was great because he had plenty of time to warm up. He played a great mix of music and even accepted requests- and knew them all! He's very personable and aimed to please. I would highly recommend David. I hope we have another event so we can use him again!
Review by Sara Y.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on May 22, 2012•From Washington, DC
David was just an amazing pianist. He was very friendly, easy to work with and he played the widest variety of music I've ever heard. Our wedding would not have been the same without David!!
Review by Kelly D.
Awards Night Party•Reviewed on March 5, 2012•From Washington, DC
This is the second year in a row we've used David for our event and once again, we were extremely pleased. Many people approached me, praising David's talent. He arrived plenty early, played a fitting choice of music through our entire event, and was extremely friendly yet professional. We plan to book David again for next year!
Review by Gary B.
Private Party•Reviewed on January 16, 2012•From Newark, DE
David was amazing! A true piano virtuoso....my wife's 1980's themed party was a blast!David rocked the house...best party we've ever had in the family! Highly recommend!
Review by Donald C.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on November 15, 2011•From Rockville, MD
In connection with our Mother’s 80th birthday celebration, our entire experience with David was a pleasure. He was quick to respond to initial email inquiries and accommodating with our song list, offering to learn those he didn’t know from memory. On the day of the function, he arrived early, familiarized himself with the surroundings, and started playing as the guests began to arrive – well before his start time. Although I offered him food and breaks, I believe he played continuously for better than three hours, much to the delight of our guests.
As follows, I would gladly recommend David to others in search of a very enthusiastic and talented pianist.
Review by Christel C.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on September 5, 2011•From Chevy Chase, MD
David Zipse was absolutely amazing! I am so OCD and was really worried how everything would work out but he went well beyond anything I could hope for. All the guests kept coming up to me to say how great the music was. I cannot recommend him enough. He is exceptional!!
Review by Sarah S.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 21, 2011•From Stevensville, MD
We had David play at our wedding. He was always accessible and responded quickly. He was very open to accompanying our friend (who was playing the violin). He played our requests and was very professional and friendly. He also had great suggestions for music when I asked for some. I have nothing but great things to say about David. I would HIGHLY recommend him for any event!
Review by Elvena F.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on August 19, 2011•From Fairfax, VA
I had a lot of demands for my wedding, and David has managed to not only meet but also exceed my expectations in almost every aspect. I'd asked him to play the piano during the bridal party entrance, and he managed to do just that...and also adapt and modulate the song in time with each announcement to create excitement and anticipation. I'd asked him to play a special song to accompany a PowerPoint presentation, and he was able to adjust and play the song so that it ended perfectly with the last slide, even despite the technical difficulties we had with the show. He alleviated many of my worries during the planning process, and my wedding was a complete success!
Review by Scott W.
Private Party•Reviewed on August 5, 2011•From Kennett Square, PA
Dave did a great job and everyone enjoyed his playing and the music. Would definitely recommend him and use him again!
Review by Shannon S.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on July 11, 2011•From Philadelphia, PA
We could not have hired a better pianist! David from the first email was professional and accommodating and truly cared about making our evening special. He is a wonderfully talented musician and without him I do not believe our wedding would have been as lovely as it was. Each guest made a point to tell us how impressed they were with David from the cocktail hour at 6 to the close of the night at 10. We cannot thank him enough for everything that he did to make the evening so perfect!
Thank you David! Shannon and Damon
Review by Lewis Z.
Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on May 15, 2011•From Crofton, MD
David came to the event much earlier than needed in order to make certain everything was okay with the venue and that there was nothing out of place. That is a sign of a true professional. He played beautifully and was very outgoing and friendly. My granddaughter's wedding ceremony was very special due to his virtuosity on the keyboards and his work behind the scenes prior to the event working with all parties to make certain everyone would be satisfied. I would very much recommend him should anyone else have any similar events or the need for piano soloists in the future. Great experience!
