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As a faculty member at Bates College and jazz pianist and organist who has played over 1,500 gigs, I have the experience necessary to provide your event with top-notch musical entertainment. I am extremely tasteful and situationally appropriate with my musical choices and volume level, and sensitive to the desires of the client. Additionally, I have memorized hundreds of jazz and Great American Songbook pieces, and devoted my life to this music. I exclusively work with musicians of a similarly high calibre.

I am comfortable within a range of styles beyond jazz including pop/rock, classical and church hymns, and am happy to learn your dream pieces for ceremony music and first dances.

I can add the following instruments if desired:

-Vocals (male or female)

-Acoustic bass

-Drums

-Sax, Trumpet, or Flute

-Guitar (electric, acoustic or classical)

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
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Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Big Band
Dance
Jazz

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Michael Beling

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Nancy Sent on 04/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Michael is perfect to feature during a cocktail hour but he's also great during a wedding ceremony when he brings in one of his talented singers. If you're having a party, his music is a soothing backdrop. Michael has always been dependable and professional. I would highly recommend this talented musician.
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Emily Sent on 03/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had a morning wedding with 70+ people. Michael played music while people were being seated and then again during the reception which was held in the same space. He was super helpful beforehand, very accommodating, offered ideas, listened to what we wanted and went above and beyond. He understands what is needed at a wedding, what we wanted and he set the perfect tone, played at exactly the right volume... We can't recommend him highly enough!
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Monica Sent on 02/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you for playing at my wedding in Kennebunkport! You and your team were quite a hit with us on our big day, as well as with our guests.
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Suzanne Sent on 02/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If you are looking for an amazingly talented jazz pianist who can work with any musician, then this is your man!! He is 100% professional and super NICE to work with. I could NOT BE HAPPIER with Michael's musicianship and his kindness and flexibility. I certainly hope this is only the first of many endeavors with Michael. I sent him charts for multiple vocal tunes (all standards) with my own arrangements and he was prepared and completely intuitive in working with me and three vocalists and 2 flautists. He is an extremely sensitive accompanist and solo player. Worth his weight in gold!
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Thomas Sent on 02/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Michael is one of those people who really goes the extra mile...he's careful and courteous and professional in all of those non-musical aspects that are SO important (arriving early, setting up before guests get there, being conscious of the volume of the music, etc). I hired him for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary reception and he was absolutely PERFECT...so many guests commented on how classy & refined the music was and how it unobtrusively added to this highly social setting. KUDOS to Mike for bringing his "A game" and offering the ideal complement to the occasion!
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Lenny Sent on 02/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I hired Michael Beling to provide the live music at our wedding, and we were absolutely delighted with that decision. The band was very professional, respectful, well dressed and courteous, and the music was perfect. Michael is proficient in jazz, classical, rock, soul, and funk, and was happy to provide what we wanted. In our case, per our request, Mike provided a jazzy variation on “Here Comes the Bride,” lovely renditions of “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow,” and Leonard Cohen’s, “Hallelujah,” as well as cocktail lounge instrumental renditions of “Sheena is a Punk Rocker” by the Ramones and “God Save the Queen” by the Sex Pistols that had my 93 year old aunt smiling and tapping her feet. If we were getting married again tomorrow, we would use Mike again without hesitation.
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John Sent on 02/22/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
Mike is a talented musician and a great guy to book for a wedding. he made it feel super classy and would recommend him to anyone.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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