Top Session Pianists for hire

These professional session pianists will record original custom piano parts remotely for your song, in any genre

Piano/Keys/Vox/Producer - Reed Pittman
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Hello! I've played keys for Lady A, Matt Maher, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Danny Gokey, Hope Darst Francesca Battistelli, Ellie Holcomb, Tasha Layton, David Nail, and Brandon Heath, among many others. I've got over a 100 production credits as well as thousands of studio credits on keys. I would love to create some music with you!

Piano \ Keyboards \ Producer - Michael Arrom
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Pro keys for Keith Urban, Steve Vai, Hunter Hayes, Dick Van Dyke, Madison Beer, Diane Warren and more. I’d love to work with you! I’m an award-winning keyboardist and professor at the USC Thornton School of Music. Enjoy major label quality on an indie budget. Always professional, friendly and patient with clients of all experience levels.

Pianist / Composer / Producer - Leo Music Design
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Hi! I'm Leo, a full-time pianist and music producer based in Barcelona. With 25 years of experience, I’ve had the pleasure of recording and producing for renowned artists and global brands, as well as collaborating with hundreds of musicians around the world. I specialize in Neo Soul, Pop, Jazz, Afro House, Lofi...

Piano :: Keys :: Arrangements - Isamu McGregor
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Colbie Caillat (USA). Richard Bona (Cameroon). Natalia Lafourcade (Mexico). Sadao Watanabe (Japan). Virgil Donati (Australia). These are just some of the global artists that I have had the fortune to work with over the years.

PRO Piano/Keys & Producer - Leandro Zilberberg
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I'm here to elevate your music—whether with tasteful piano/keys, refined string arrangements, or full production. I always give my best to every project and would love to be a part of yours!

Pianist, vocalist, composer - Milana Zilnik
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Multi-award winning pianist, composer and singer-songwriter with 100+ million streams. I collaborated with 100+ composers and songwriters around the world.

Piano & Hammond Organ & Rhodes - Paul Kempf
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I am a Hammond organ, piano, and keyboard player with over 25 years of experience performing in bands and recording in studios for various artists across my country and the region.

*Piano*Hammond *Gtr *Mellotron - Phil Madeira
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"IT'S ALL ABOUT SOUL. From Keyboards and guitar for Emmylou Harris to Keb' Mo' to Garth Brooks and Amy Grant, Phil is an in-demand talent! Writer of Grammy Winning "From This Valley" with the Civil Wars, and production credits include Emmylou Harris, The Civil Wars, Keb' Mo', Mat Kearney, Wood Brothers, Shawn Mullins, and The Band Perry."

PIANO / VINTAGE KEYS / SYNTHS - Daniel Mandelman - Mr. 88
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How can I be of service? I had the pleasure of touring/recording with Jason Mraz, Ziggy Marley, Natalia Lafourcade (MD), Colbie Caillat, The Wailers, Gary Barlow, Juliette Lewis , Barrington Levi and more. I use a rare collection of pianos and vintage gear that will make your production sound like the greatest records in history. Call me!

Piano Player - PianoNest
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Let me make your songs Sound Better! I have years of experience delivering high-quality piano tracks and remote production to satisfied clients on every continent. If you're looking for the best piano track for your song, congratulation! You've found it! Let's make something awesome! Together, we can bring your music to life.

Piano/production/backing vox - Kit Taylor
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Award-winning songwriter, pianist and producer with a solid pocket and beautiful chord structures. Layered and luscious backing vocals. Berklee alum. Strong sense of musicality.

VOCALS / TOPLINE / PRODUCTION - Elise Kathryn
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Songs & vocals featured on NBC, ABC, AppleTV+, Netflix & more — Nashville vocalist, songwriter & producer with 15+ years experience. I create polished, sync-ready demos, toplines, and keyboard parts to bring your song to life exactly as you envisioned. Let's do this!

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Piano, Keys & Music for Images - Marco Gnoatto
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Hello everyone, I am Marco, a seasoned musician with over 30 years of experience playing the piano and synthesizers. I specialize in a variety of musical styles including rock, prog metal, neo soul, R&B, funk, and pop, and I have honed my skills to bring a unique and dynamic sound to each performance.

Music Producer / Mixer  - MR. HO
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600+ 5 star reviews - Major-label producer/mixing engineer based in LA. Produced for/with: Chlöe Bailey, Demi Lovato, Mac Miller, Xtina, Mark Ronson, Mike Dean and multiple placements in TV/Film/Ads. I'm here to consult and/or produce your project and give you the tools necessary to tell your story and equip you for success. Verifiable credits!

Elite Session Bassist - Mark Prentice
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# 1 ON SOUNDBETTER BASS REVIEWS! Grammy winner. Deep pocket bass and keys. The bass part often determines the overall feel and vibe of a song, and a human performing that part adds something that a sample often can't quite get to. You owe it to yourself and your music to bring the very best.

Mixing Studio, Keyboardist - Walter Riggi
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I've been playing keyboards since before the introduction of MIDI. Yes, that long. My ego has been parked in 1995, so all you'll be paying for is experience, experience and experience. My recording studio has been recording music since 1985. I've seen the hardware, seen the plugins of the hardware, and kept the hardware (now is vintage) and ready.

Classical Pianist and Composer - Zeff
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I'm a full-time professional Piano player, Composer, and Music Producer. I've worked in some of the most important recording studios in Italy and I've had the pleasure to work with hundreds of Artists, inside and outside the platform.

Pianist | Composer | Producer - Giuliano Poles
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Your intimate sound. The piano is the core of everything I create.

Chart-Topping Session Keys - Wil Houchens
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2x Diamond. 78x Platinum. 10x Radio #1s. 12 Billion+ Streams. Recorded and Toured with Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, Backstreet Boys, Carly Pearce, Dierks Bentley, Justin Moore, Randall King, Randy Houser, Tracy Lawrence, Billy Ray Cyrus, LeAnn Rimes, Corey Kent, Aaron Watson, Priscilla Block, Collin Raye, Ty Herndon and many more!

Great Keyboard Parts - Stefano Intelisano
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The process: Internalize the song - trust your instinct and intuitions - stay connected with your emotions - capture them. One top credit: Jason Mraz. Industry endorsements: Nord keyboards, 64audio. Hammond organ forever.

Session Pianist and Arranger - Esteban Cassese
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Take your music to the next level! Jazz up your composition and make your project sound professional. Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, Arranger and Producer. Participated in 3 Pepsi Music Nominations

session pianist/keyboardist - Kerry Politzer
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Classically trained jazz pianist is available for a variety of genres, including pop, folk, and world music. Vocal accompaniment a specialty.

Piano | Keyboards | Production - Freddie Banks
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I'm a session keyboardist from Chicago, with 10+ years of playing for artists and producers worldwide for independent and commercial projects. My focus is rendering a performance that evokes the feeling, emotion, and energy of your song by means of quality recordings. The goal is to intentionally deliver music that conveys the artist's message.

Pianist / Composer / Producer - Emanuele Filippi
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Award-winning concert pianist, versatile across different genres and active on major stages internationally. Emanuele Filippi grew up immersed in classical music and earned a Master’s degree at City College of New York, where he studied with jazz legends Fred Hersch and Kevin Hays. He has collaborated with Grammy-winning artists such as

Piano, Keyboards, Synths - Max Naseck
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I am a versatile keyboard player based in Los Angeles, CA. Credits include NIKI, Laufey, David Archuleta, American Idol winner Maddie Poppe, Harry Mack, Raquel Rodriguez, Bob Mintzer, and the Glen Miller Orchestra. I am also an official Nord artist. Let's work together!

Pro Session Pianist and Keys - Patrick Cooper
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Billboard top 30 Jazz Pianist and Keyboardist. I am also a highly sought after producer and composer with big "Musical Ears", well versed in RnB, Jazz, Funk, Fusion and Neo Soul.

Pianist and Vintage Keyboards - Shy Kedmi
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Truthful and heartfelt for popular music, sharp groove for upbeat music, and mysterious and captivating for experimental music.

keyboard Player / Mix Engineer - Joe Maradei
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Producer, Mixing Engineer & Session Keyboardist with 20+ years of experience working with artists like Alan Parsons, Tarja Turunen and Jordan Rudess. I help artists turn great songs into powerful, release-ready records with inspiring keys, production and professional mixes.

Pianist/Keyboard/Comp&Arranger - Judy Shin
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Professional pianist/keyboardist experienced in pop, jazz, Latin, singer-songwriter style, funk, etc. Berklee College of Music's presidential scholar (full tuition&room and board covered), dual major & Master's degree from Berklee. I am here to help you produce your music at its best quality!

Pianist / Producer - Nemanja
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I am a professional pianist with an international career, recognized as Artist of the Year and awarded multiple times for my performances of contemporary music. Beyond the stage, I have extensive experience in recording and mixing, having worked on numerous records, including a collaboration with the legendary Grammy-awarded Grant Avenue Studio.

Session Keyboards and Mixing - Stefan Olofsson
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During my career I've worked with Jay Graydon (two-time Grammy winner, twelve-time Grammy nominee, Steely Dan, Earth, Wind & Fire), Bill Champlin & Jason Scheff (Chicago), Michael Landau (Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd), Craig Bailey (Ray Charles) and Ian Bairnson (Kate Bush, Alan Parsons Project) among others. Looking forward to working with you!

Piano/Keys (Grammy Winner) - Ruslan Sirota
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Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, The Voice, Josh Groban, Lauryn Hill, Seal.. and countless others.

Composer/arranger/keyboardist - Ger Lema
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I'm an organist/pianist/keyboardist from Argentina with over 25 years' experience as a professional musician, both as a performer and arranger/composer.

Pianist, Composer, Arranger - Francis Hon Music
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Beginning from classical music then switched to jazz world with the professional experiences in piano performance more than 30 years, I possesses not only a profound repertoire in both classical and jazz genre, but also interprets the music from both perspectives in my performance.

Jazz Session Pianist - Edwin Ling
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Looking to add some jazz piano to your project? Or just some keys to your song? Need a full arrangement and production? Please reach out!

Pianist | Vintage Synths - FranKeys (Franny King-Smith)
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Abbey Road Pianist and Keyboard Player. I've played professionally for 15 years and have experience in many genres. I was a Cathedral Music Director at 22 after studying Piano & Composition @ Berklee in Boston. I'll happily record my studio Schimmel 7ft2 Grand or any array of the analogue synths I have until we get the take that's right for you.

Christian Session Keyboardist - Gideon Schlichter
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I am a classically-trained pianist with a passion for Christian music. My performances range from symphony orchestra to Christian bands and churches. I studied under Rice University for over four years and now specialize in bringing my classical experience to Christian contemporary and classical-crossover contexts.

Pop & Jazz Pianist/Keyboardist - Suwon Yim
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Berklee Global Jazz Institute M.M '21 Berklee College of Music B.M'18

Session keyboardist - Jon Cobert
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I am a studio musician playing piano, organ, synthesizers, accordion.....I played in John Lennon's last band. I am on his recording of Stand By Me. I have recorded and/or toured with John Lennon, Harry Chapin, Tom Chapin, Klaus Nomi, Al Green, Chubby Checker, Laura Branigan, Phyllis Hyman, Pete Seeger, Henry Gross, John Denver, and many others.

Session Pianist - Elliott McClain
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Elliott McClain is an exciting and remarkably fluent young pianist.

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Multi-Genre Pianist/Keyboards - Don Turney
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Over 200 album credits and thousands of songs, Pianist / Keyboardist / Producer / Arranger / Mix and Mastering Engineer, Don Turney is your Secret Weapon for any style project. Conservatory 7'6" Yamaha Disklavier Piano in house.

Real Piano, Keyboards, B3. - Scott Joyce
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Tasty piano, B3 organ, and strings parts for your song. I can replace keyboard parts in AI productions as well. It gives the track a more human, emotional impact and can also make it more "your own". Real piano available on request. It's a Steinway L using Earthworks mics.

Session Pianist/Producer - Julian's Audio Lab
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I provide professional remote session piano recordings, precise vocal tuning and MIDI editing to bring your music to life. With a background in both performance and production, I blend musicality with technical expertise to deliver polished, radio-ready results tailored to your project.

Creative Session Pianist - Asher Fam
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The best songs make you feel emotion. Whether you need a powerful piano to drive the song, an atmospheric synth to set the mood -- I have the skills to deliver.

Pianist | Composer | Arranger - Iannuzzi
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I've composed and scored lots of soundtracks for short/long movies and TV adds. Besides composing and scoring I recorded tracks in many studios for great artists in many music styles including rock, jazz, bossa nova, blues, samba and MPB.

PIANO / KEYBOARDS /PRODUCER - JULIUS DPLUS
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HI my name is ADEDAYO A. I'm a full-time musician and producer originally from Nigeria..My most memorable experience was playing the mama events in PARIS..My #1 priority is to help you achieve your vision.I've been fortunate to have logged over 1,000 shows, 9 countries, and 30+ artists in my career.

ALT-POP Producer, Songwriter - Tim Qualls
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Down to earth Alt-Pop Producer and Songwriter. I can help you take your idea, voice memo, thought, dream, and turn it into a professional recording.

Keyboards of all kinds  - Marc Trachtenberg
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If you’re looking for piano, organ, synth or harpsichord I’ll play exactly what you need to make your track pop. You can hear me jamming on some of the latest Blue’s Clues episodes, Team Umizoomi and more.

Piano / Hammond / Wurlitzer - James Graham
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I'm a professional keyboardist, musical director and songwriter. I can provide high quality audio stems quickly and easily from my live studio set up. My songs have over 4 million streams to date and my keyboard work appears on Jay-Z's Grammy award nominated 4:44, Kungz - 'I Feel So Bad', Ephemerals - 'You'll Never See Me Cry' among many others.

Session Pianist and Guitarist  - Federico Dal Maso
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Professional pianist and guitarist with a jazz background, offering expert piano, synths, acoustic & electric guitar recordings.

Pianist, Composer, Producer - Anthony Veenhof
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A pianist with independent jazz training, formal classical training, and a lifetime of producing music.

HQ piano recording | composer - Andrea Goretti
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I can WRITE and/or RECORD my/your original music - acoustic piano, wurlitzer electric piano, or small combos; I can record your music, as main instrument or sideman, provide samples or overdubbing solos. Home studio with C5 Yamaha grand piano. Microphones: AKG C1000 S and P170, Zoom H5.

Singer-Songwriter, Composer - Taliya Hafiz
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A songwriter / topliner for the 2M streams track by the Billboard-charting US producer Art Tawanghar ("Energy in Motion"), collaboration with Eurovision artist H.O'Neill ("The One"), among others. I'm a multilingual singer-songwriter and composer capable of providing vocals / lyrics in English, French, Russian, Tatar, German, Turkish, Japanese .

Country/Christian Keys - Kyle Henson
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I've played with chart-topping artists Jordan Davis and We The Kingdom, so I know my way around country and Christian music. I've played The Grand Ole Opry and Red Rocks, and worked with noted producers David Leonard (All Sons and Daughters) and Scott Cash (We The Kingdom). My skills honed from the road and the studio can all be part of your track!

Session Guitarrist - Heberty Oliveira Araújo
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Finger style in the acoustic guitar and playing blues very well.

Pianist, Keyboardist, Arranger - Gabriele Agosta
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I'm a professional pianist, keyboardist and arranger based in Siracusa, Italy. My background lays mainly in Jazz/R&B styles, although I like to experiment with various genres and different keyboard instruments. I run my own recording studio, where I compose, arrange and record music.

Composer & Orchestral Arranger - Enzo De Rosa
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Bring Your Music to Life with World-Class Orchestral Arrangements by an Award-Winning Composer. With over 1,000 scoring credits across feature films, commercials, theatre, and productions for internationally acclaimed artists, I transform your vision into powerful, cinematic sound.

Pianist / Сomposer - Pol Solonar
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Hi! I'm Pol! I'm living in Ukraine. You know about war in Ukraine. A part of money for your orders I send to people who need help in my country and to ZSU who protect our country from russian troops. Thanks!

Keys/Synth/Piano - Manu Castaño
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Versatile Keyboard & Piano Sessionist. I'm here to take your music wherever you want with tasteful piano/keys. If you want to add a special touch to your project don't hesitate to contact me.

Pianist / Composer - Eli Baumgarten
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I will record R&B, Jazz, Neo-Soul, Pop, and Rock piano or rhodes for your music! I am a jazz-trained pianist/composer and have written piano parts for major Lo-Fi artist, Gabb.

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Piano, Production, Arrangement - Job Rusli
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Transform Your Music into Timeless Masterpieces

Pianist / Keys / Composer - Alex Biniaz-Harris
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I'm a classically-trained pianist who will add flair and sophistication to your track, no matter what genre you need! I specialize in anything from pop to electronic, jazz to R&B, hip-hop to indie, rock to jazz. My purpose in music is to tell stories, share emotions and expression, and pursue social change.

Pianist & Creator - Luciano Andres Ledesma
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Bringing Your Music to Life with Emotion & Precision

Pianist Keyboardist - Ruben Alves
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Session Pianist & Keyboardist for Singers | Cinematic & Original Instrumentals 35 years of professional experience. Over 1,000 tracks recorded. Composer with 9 original albums released. Contributed to more than 100 albums, 850+ recorded songs, and 300+ original compositions.

Acoustic  - ceecide
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Multi-instrumentalist focusing on texture and atmosphere with guitars and pianos

Pianist, Keyboardist, Producer - Boris Ivanov
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I'm a keyboardist, composer, and producer. I work as a studio and live musician in New York City. My primary expertise is piano and keyboards with emphasis on pop, rock, and jazz. I also produce and arrange in various styles. Throw a reference track my way and I'll let you know if I'm right for your project!

Session Keyboard Player - Lee Zodrow
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I'm an experienced keyboard player of 20+ years and I've played in bands for the past 15, one of which regularly tours the U.S. and internationally. Well versed in music theory and an avid music listener - I gravitate toward Folk, Rock and Country, but enjoy playing all types of music. I have quality gear and specialize in Piano/Organ/Wurli/Rhodes

Vintage Keys - Organ/Piano - Keith Hollis
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Hi! My name is Keith and I'd love the opportunity to put soulful and artistic Hammond Organ, Rhodes and piano parts on your track! I have a great attitude towards collaborating and working hard to make sure my performances and parts elevate your songs and fulfill your sonic and artistic vision.

Session musician - Ben Pelletier
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Top quality keyboard and guitar tracks to help your project come to life ! Live / Studio credits with THE BOWS, Opia Community (Ólafur Arnalds), la Chapelle Musique, Gabriella La berge, Horizon Louange and many more !

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