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John Ripley is a world-class pianist based in Pensacola, Florida. He is dedicated to creating an unforgettable ambiance for your wedding ceremony or special event... John offers an extensive repertoire to select from, creating and customizing specially selected music for your special day that will surely become memories of a lifetime.
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John Ripley Music offers several packages based on the needs of your wedding or special occasion/event.
Option 1 Ceremony: Includes Pre-Ceremony & Wedding Ceremony music for one hour. Private consultation with the bride and others of their choice in artist's home at least 45 days prior to the wedding to make certain that it is as special as you dream it to be. Acceptable Piano provided by Venue
Option 2 Ceremony: Includes Pre-Ceremony & Wedding Ceremony music for one hour. Private consultation with bride ad others of their choice in artist's home at least 45 days prior to the wedding. Pianist will provide a Baby Grand Piano, (Digital piano in a shell) and all necessary audio equipment, including a wireless lapel microphone for the officiant. Porterage, to cover delivery and set up.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
Cocktail Hour
Rehearsal upon request
IMAGINE, a world-class pianist performing on a baby grand piano in any setting you desire, whether on the beach, special venue, or garden. The most beautiful music anywhere...
-John Ripley
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John Ripley has performed and recorded throughout North America with music industry icons such as Tom Dowd, Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, Muscle Shoals producer Jimmy Johnson, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Rita Coolidge, Tito Puente, and others.
John recieved a B.A. in Music fro the University of West Florida studing classical piano, with a minor in French Horn on which he performed with the Pensacola Symphony. John was also a graduate student at Florida International University until he was lured away by corporate America. John has been a successful manager in the music retailing business, where he won frequent honors, including a VHI "Save the Music" award, and traveled the country as a Baldwin Piano artist and product specialist for the Gibson Guitar Corporation.
Leadership roles have included NSAI ( Nashville Songwriter's Association International), Tin Pan South, Fan Fair, W.O. Smith School Advisory Council, VHI " Save The Music"... He has been a member of many professional organiations including ASCP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), and a voting member of NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, a.k.a. (The Grammy Awards).
John now resides in Pensacola, Florida performing at special events, wedding ceremonies, and spreading his talents through teaching.
