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Kathie Nicolet - Chicago Professional Pianist

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I am a professional pianist for corporate/social events since 1983. Need some suggestions on getting started playing piano as a professional? How to prepare? PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME QUESTIONS REGARDING THE VALUE OF YOUR PIANO. I AM NOT AN APPRAISER AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHAT YOUR PIANO IS WORTH. SORRY!! - THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Lead Pianist Von Maur St. Charles 2008 Drake Chicago Palm Court Pianist Jan 2006-Mar 2007 Chicago - www.knicoletpiano.com

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McDonald Corporation
Mayor Daley's Office Of Special Events Chicago History Museum Full Time Professional Pianist Since 1983. Special Events ~ Corporate and Social.


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2012-04-25 School:

Dear Joseph,    I first apologize for not getting back to you sooner in that I have just returned from vacation.   I had an almost identical request from an " All Experts" reader last week and answers

2012-04-14 where to find serial number or when built on Erhard Piano:

Hi, Mike...    Good luck on your move!  Don't worry about the "age" of the piano ! Just  state the type of piano ( upright or grand) and who made it.  Should be inside the  piano or even printed on the

2012-03-06 Impact of guitar playing on your piano playing?:

Kevin,    Anyone learning a stringed instrument ( violin - harp - guitar) is going  to have to battle sore fingers. Yes, your teacher is right - Your fingertips  will be fine and the soreness WILL go away!!!

2012-02-27 professional pianist:

Josephine,    Thank you for your note. You need to practice a long time to become a professional pianist so I would continue studying and working on your lessons to really improve in performance!  You

2012-02-13 Baldwin piano:

Hello, John~     Thank you for your question. I owned a Baldwin Cincinnati Howard ( 4 ft 7") that  was purchased in the late 40's by my Dad.  I love Baldwin pianos and would never hesitate to buy another

 

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