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Based in Denton, North Carolina, Key Elegance is a music service that features professional pianist Steve Shoaf. Steve, who has been practicing piano since the age of 4, has many years of experience and an extensive set of skills that he utilizes to deliver memorable and meaningful performances. Whether your tastes are classical or contemporary, Steve can produce unique musical selections that represent the relationship between you and your partner. His professional nature, adaptability, and sensitivity to clients' desires all combine to make Steve a sought-after wedding musician.

Experience

Steve studied piano privately at Salem College in his early teen years and then attended the North Carolina School of the Arts during high school, where he studied under the renowned Dr. Clifton Matthews. Steve has performed many styles of music with a variety of groups across the Carolinas, entertaining at weddings, corporate events, and private events. He was influenced early on by pop artists such as James Taylor, Carole King, Elton John, and Billy Joel.

Services Offered

Key Elegance can provide elegant piano melodies for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Steve is able to supply his own keyboard and PA system when a piano isn't available. His repertoire includes traditional wedding songs, and he can also cover up-to-date, modern selections. Though Steve's repertoire is vast, he is also willing to learn new songs that are meaningful to each couple. Moreover, clients can avail of the following services and equipment through this company:

  • MC services
  • Music during breaks
  • Sample music
  • Microphones
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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Sample Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Piano

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Key Elegance

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Elin Sent on 05/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Very talented and a pleasure to work with!

I had a pianist back out a few months before my wedding and I am lucky to have found Steve. He is very professional and responsive. Our wedding guests loved his performance and continue to compliment him. If you are looking for a pianist for your wedding, hire Steve!
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Greta Sent on 04/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely talented and fulfilled the brides wishes!!

My daughter asked me to contact Steve for her. He was easy to work with. polite and professional. As far as the wedding, he was wonderful! He plays beautifully!! He gave my daughter just what she wanted. Played her requests and the guests enjoyed his music thoroughly!!
Mackenzie
Mackenzie Sent on 09/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Steve is THE best!

I am so happy that we found Steve on WeddingWire! I loved how much his website shared about his musical ability and repertoire. We knew that he was the perfect fit for our recent wedding reception. Our guests continue to rave about how much they enjoyed his music and how much fun they had. I would not hesitate to book Steve again and sincerely hope we get to work together for future celebrations!
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Bev Sent on 01/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 1/18/2020

Steve played keyboard at our smaller *50 guest" elegant wedding. He was the highlight of the day, everyone loved his music. I gave him several selections and he was able to play all of them. I'm glad I found him on WeddingWire, he made our day extra special!! He was amazing!!! Thanks, Steve
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Sarah Sent on 08/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

My mom hired him (I’m the bride)

Steve played piano at my wedding and he did a great job! 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend, he’ll work with you and he’s very flexible! I loved working with Steve!!!
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Cara Sent on 08/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I hired Steve to accompany a vocalist for my wedding ceremony at the Charlotte City Club and would highly recommend him for your wedding or other pianist needs. The vocalist accompanying him was a personal friend of mine traveling into Charlotte for the wedding. As a result, she was not available to rehearse with Steve until the day of the wedding. While this might stress some brides out, Steve was available to discuss the event with me in advance, we came up with a rehearsal timeline and process that worked for both of us, and I had complete confidence in him based on his responsiveness, professionalism, samples of his performances available, and high reviews across multiple sites. He did an excellent job performing, site reading music, even improvising where necessary. The vocalist passed along very high regards from her experience working with him. I also believe he is an excellent value for the quality of experience and level of professionalism he provided.
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User989997 Sent on 10/25/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Steve was great and very flexible. The music was outstanding and his patience was remarkable!
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User977255 Sent on 10/17/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Steve was everything we hoped for and more. He's not only very talented, he's professional, accommodating and a delight to work with. I recommend his services without reservation. You won't be dissappointed!
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Jessica Sent on 10/17/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Steve did a great job with our ceremony and cocktail hour music. I wasn't at the cocktail hour to hear the music, but heard great things from our guests. He was timely, easy to get in touch with, and easy to work with. Highly recommended!
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Debbie Sent on 02/25/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Steve,

Thank you so much for providing our ceremony & reception music at Carmel Country Club on Sept. 15, 2007. You made what was "the hardest part of my wedding planning" to be so effortless and such a relief after Pete and I found you. I had no idea how to blend a country club wedding setting into a service that still retained the "meaningful and spirtual" meaning through music that we wanted our ceremony to represent. For every question I had, for every song I could not name, you were so professional and helpful to offer suggestions, while encouraging me to "pick the music I wanted to make our day special," not worry about the setting and how the music would fit in, and leave the rest to you. Well, I did, and YOU HELD UP YOUR END OF THE AGREEMENT. Thanks more than anything for allowing Mike & Amy as a part of the musical portion of our wedding ceremony with you and especially for stepping in for them as their "sound guy" when the sound equipment we ordered didn't show up at the Club. Everyone in attendance, from Mike & Amy, to all our family and friends commended us on what a professional job you did and how beautiful all the music was. You gave us exactly what we wanted, even though we couldn't necessarily give you much guidance as to what type of music we wanted play -- just lovely piano, soft dinner music with plenty of romance. Somehow you picked the tunes right out of my head from only a few leads I could offer you. The rest was a BEAUTIFULLY PERFORMED, soft & romantic day of lovely music and meaning-- a day I still relive even two years later! Thank you for everything.
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Emily Katherine Events Emily Katherine Events Wedding Planners

Steve is a very talented pianist! I recently had the pleasure of working with him at a client's wedding, and his ceremony performance was perfect. He plays both classical and modern pieces effortlessly, and can even accompany other live performers like soloists. Very professional, very elegant. Hope to work with him again.

Jodie Sings Jodie Sings Wedding Musicians

Steve Shoaf is an incredibly talented pianist from every angle. He can provide the perfect instrumental background, ceremony, or reception music AND he can accompany any singer - even himself! I've had the pleasure of working with Steve and he was able to pick up large amounts of unfamiliar music and play it all flawlessly. Additionally, he accompanied me as I sang several songs during a wedding ceremony with ease. If you are looking for an adaptable musician who can do it all, you will be so pleased to have Steve as a part of your wedding.

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