Craig Smith Music, based in Lancashire in the North West of England, is run by freelance professional session musician Craig Smith and operates throughout the UK. Craig is available as a live musician; a studio recording session musician; a theatre and film composer / arranger; a live touring band and theatre musical director; and an advanced level private music teacher.
In recent years, Craig has become firmly established as one of the most sought-after wedding pianists and event pianists in the UK, booking in over 180 of his wedding piano packages over the next 12 months alone. Craig performs at numerous weddings throughout the year, and is the number one choice at many top venues.
In recent years, Craig has become firmly established as one of the most sought-after wedding pianists and event pianists in the UK, booking in over 180 of his wedding piano packages over the next 12 months alone. Craig performs at numerous weddings throughout the year, and is the number one choice at many top venues.
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Craig is an experienced and multi-skilled professional musician based in Preston, Lancashire. His primary instruments are piano and keyboards (synths, workstations, Hammond organ etc). He also plays rhythm guitar, Latin percussion and bass, and sings backing vocals.
Working freelance in many musical disciplines, Craig is available as a live musician; a studio recording session musician; a theatre and film composer/arranger; and a live touring band and theatre musical director.He has toured extensively thorughout the UK and much of Europe. In recent years, Craig has become firmly established as one of - if not the - most sought-after event and wedding pianists in the UK.
Working freelance in many musical disciplines, Craig is available as a live musician; a studio recording session musician; a theatre and film composer/arranger; and a live touring band and theatre musical director.He has toured extensively thorughout the UK and much of Europe. In recent years, Craig has become firmly established as one of - if not the - most sought-after event and wedding pianists in the UK.
With a first class degree in music from the acclaimed Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney, from whom received his degree) and various high-profile gigs to date, Craig has amassed a large amount of experience in music creation.
He has compiled an extremely talented contact list of session musicians on whom he calls for theatre productions and when recording compositions and arrangements, ensuring the finished product is always of the highest standard.Craig is available for commission as a composer / arranger.
He has compiled an extremely talented contact list of session musicians on whom he calls for theatre productions and when recording compositions and arrangements, ensuring the finished product is always of the highest standard.Craig is available for commission as a composer / arranger.
If there's one thing guaranteed to add a touch of class to your wedding ceremony, wedding reception or event, it's a live pianist. If there's another thing, it's a having a grand piano in the room. Around the North West, there are some fabulous venues that Craig plays at regularly, all which have their own grand pianos; venues like Eaves Hall, Barton Grange, Mytton Fold, Mitton Hall and several around the Fylde, Cheshire and Lake District.
Please note that during busy periods, or while Craig is touring, it can occasionally take a day or two to respond to emails and messages. Instagram: Craig is also available to message via his Wedding Instagram profile and his General Instagram profile for other work. WhatsApp: Please do not try to contact Craig via WhatsApp; it is unlikely your message will be read.
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Verity Dean
Aug 21, 2020
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I was of the rare "lucky" brides who got married pre COVID in 2020.
Craig was amazing, his music was beautiful and loved how he recorded some of our songs on social media so I could watch back & keep the memory forever. He played our ceremony & drinks reception. He even took crazy requests from our friends. I only regret is not booking him for our wedding breakfast too.
Thank you so much Craig- I hope things get better for you and the rest of the wedding industry soon.
Craig was amazing, his music was beautiful and loved how he recorded some of our songs on social media so I could watch back & keep the memory forever. He played our ceremony & drinks reception. He even took crazy requests from our friends. I only regret is not booking him for our wedding breakfast too.
Thank you so much Craig- I hope things get better for you and the rest of the wedding industry soon.
