Zeff

Classical Pianist and Composer

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114 Reviews (109 Verified)
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I’m a full-time professional piano player, composer and music producer. I’ve worked in some on the most important recording studios in Italy and I’ve had the pleasure to work with hundreds of artists, inside and outside the platform.

In my 18 years of experience I've studied in multiple prestigious music school like the ''G. Rossini'' Conservatory in Pesaro and the Music Accademy in Italy, in Pinerolo.

Even if my training was Classical, in the last 8 years I've started studying all genres of music, from NeoClassical (like Yiruma or Arnalds) to Pop music. I've also had a bit of Jazz training. You can ask me anything you have in mind!

I’ll deliver:
-Professional piano recording
-Up to 96 kHz 24-bit
-Both Raw track and one with a bit of Pre-Mix (for free) so you can directly import it in your DAW
-I can use my professional keyboard to also deliver a MIDI file
-Unlimited revisions (if they are coherent with the original request)
-Sheet music (as extra)
-Commercial right (as extra)

I offer a lot more services, to know them all you just need to send me a message!

Send me a note through the contact button above.

114 Reviews - 23 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Mathew M.
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    Second time working with Zeff, and once again very pleased! He did a piano recording, mix and master, for a piano solo piece. My original writing needed a bit of rework, which Zeff handled tremendously. He was also very agreeable with feedback and revisions to get exactly where I wanted with this project. Very happy!

  2. Review by tv-baby
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    Zeff delivered an expertly played and well recorded piano piece. Perfect with no need for any revisions or tweaks. Strong recommendations!

  3. Review by Fréderic H.
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    Great job, Zeff is very talented, very professional, knows how to listen to you, he is very patient also. I recommend him warmly.

  4. Review by Mathew M.
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    Zeff was fantastic to work with! I needed 3 piano pieces professionally recorded, mixed, and mastered, and he did just that. He was faithful to my original compositions, while also improving things like rhythm, embellishments, and overall style - which I had also asked him to do. His pricing was fair, his communication was great, and the quality superb. Would definitely recommend!

  5. Review by Tom E.
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    My third track with Zeff. As always a wonderful experience. I cannot recommend him enough.

  6. Review by Mikael Ö.
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    Great and easy to work with. Good sounding natural recordings. I will come back to him!

  7. Review by Joshua S.
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    I asked Johnzeff to record a piano song that I wrote and he once again did an outstanding job exemplifying his skill at interpreting the music. He delivered a recording full of insight and emotion all within a short amount of time. I feel very fortunate to have found such a talented pianist.

  8. Review by Kris
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    Someone (he might have been Etruscan) once said: Veni, Vidi, Vici. What followed was mass murder and bloodshed but the point I'm making is this: Zeff did exactly what he promised he would do. He's not only a thoughtful artist but a true musician. He listens to what the music tells him, and then performs it outstandingly!

  9. Review by Nwando E.
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    Excellent and instant communication
    When something wasn't quite as I asked he very quickly redid it and created a perfect version.

  10. Review by Victoria C.
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    Zeff is a very talented player with strong communication skills. He played a classical piece for me and nailed it while meeting the deadline.

  11. Review by Giulia S.
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    Zeff has been very professional and quick, despite the fact that we couldn't provide an adequate material for the recording. The result was great! I highly recommend working with him.

  12. Review by Peter
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    Great!

  13. Review by Misato T.
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    John was great to work with. Very responsive and brought my ideas to life! Highly recommended.

  14. Review by Oscar B.
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    I'm always very happy with the work Zeff delivers with a high level of musicianship and professionalism.

  15. Review by Jonas R.
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    Fantastic pianist and person! I really recommend you working with him!

  16. Review by Neologue
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    Quality musicianship

  17. Review by Tom E.
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    Another fantastic piece of work from Zeff! Highly recommend to anyone looking for some piano or composition help.

  18. Review by Colin T.
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    Excellent melodic piano part and better than I expected!

  19. Review by Gunnar Spardel
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    I sent an Ambient instrumental piece to Zeff asking for his wonderful piano input. He put his heart and soul into the track and totally elevated the song to a new level. It is absolutely gorgeous and I am so excited and happy that I have worked with him. Highly recommended! Perfect experience!

  20. Review by Jay F.
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    First time working with Zeff and he knocked it out of the park. His talent is undeniable, but equally important, you can tell he puts a lot of heart and dedication into what he does. It definitely showed in the final outcome, and without a doubt he took the song to a higher level.

Interview with Zeff

  1. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  2. A: split my work evenly between recording clients' compositions and creating new tracks from scratch. When composing, I work closely with my clients to capture the specific mood and direction they want. I then refine and adjust the piece until it meets their expectations, but most projects are ready for delivery after the first revision. My goal is always to deliver a polished, well-crafted final product that resonates with both the artist and their audience.

  3. Q: What's your typical work process?

  4. A: At the beginning of every project i kust study the piece. I print the sheet music and i note everything i need, fingering, dynamics, even the atmosphere i wanna recreate and i really focus on the interpretation. When i feel confidend i'm gonna produce a good performance i record everything. I try to listen to the recording the day after, so i have 'fresh ears' and i can edit a bit the recording (add some reverb, a bit of EQ ecc ecc)

  5. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  6. A: I studied classical piano for 17 years, before in an Academy and i graduated from one of the most prestigious Conservatory in Italy, so i bring to a song a really crisp and clean sound, and a great attention to details, in the dynamics and the phrasing of the piece

  7. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  8. A: The musician that ispires me the most is definitely Olafur Arnalds. I love his soft and deep sound, and his simple but really beautiful and interesting melodies. I try to recreate that atmosphere when i play

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Chopin, Scherzo n.1

I was the piano player in this production

Terms Of Service

Unlimited revisions (in coherent with the original request)
Extra fast delivery: 24h or 48h options available
Mix and Master services offered for piano recordings

GenresSounds Like
  • Ólafur Arnalds
  • Finneas O'Connell
  • Billie Eilish
Gear Highlights
  • Yamaha U5
  • Beyerdynamics DT 1990 Pro
  • Adam Audio T5V
  • SSL 2+
  • Korg Minilogue XD
  • Hologram Electronics Microcosm
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