Providing Elegant, Classy Music for Your Event
Your “First Stop” Pianist for All Events in the Minneapolis/St. Paul MN Area & Beyond
A party is not complete without delicious food, a beautiful venue, and delightful music. That is why Fred Yacono, Pianist for Events, makes sure your special event is unforgettable.
Fred Yacono is one of the most popular wedding and event pianists in the Twin Cities and the neighboring areas. His smooth and beautiful piano artistry has garnered excellent reviews from around the country. Originally from New York, Fred has provided the best in a cocktail, jazz standards, wedding, and holiday music in the Twin Cities for the past 16 years.
His brilliant arrangements and improvisational abilities will impress you and your guests. Fred has a spectacular library of songs that span many decades. His performances are punctuated by a warm style of stunning melodies, cascading harmonies, and pulsing rhythms.
Fred’s performances also engender a variety of musical genres. With such a diverse repertoire, he can collaborate with you to create a playlist that precisely compliments your event to suit your tastes and those of your guests.
If you do not have a piano on site, Fred will provide one of his state-of-the-art digital pianos, and sound system.
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About Fred Yacono
Fred, a skilled and experienced song stylist, is also an experienced composer, ensemble, and orchestra director, who has had a successful career in teaching music at the secondary and college level.
Fred received his classical training at New York University with degrees in piano performance and music education. At the graduate level, he studied with many of the foremost names in musical composition and arranging.
While Director of Bands at Currituck County Schools in North Carolina, Fred served as a liaison between secondary school students and the United States Armed Forces School of Music at the Norfolk, Virginia Amphibious Naval Base.
While residing in the south, Fred established Coastal Music Connections, a music education consultancy that planned and executed music curricula for private, primary, and secondary schools, where he employed forty-two music instructors. Throughout his career, Fred has also taught piano and various musical instruments privately.
Fred will create a magical musical memory for your event!
Performance Locations
Fred is available to perform at any location or occasion, including:
- Corporate Events
- Fashion Shows
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Weddings
- Receptions
- Holiday Events
- Retirement Celebrations
- Testimonials
- Cocktail Parties
- Banquets
- Funerals
- Memorials
- Groom’s Dinners
Whether you are celebrating a corporate event, wedding, or the holidays, trust Pianist For Events to provide beautiful, live piano performances.
Contact Us
If you book Fred, he will go above and beyond for you and your guests. He wants you to always remember his music and the fun that you and your guests had for years to come. Fred promises to provide the finishing touches to your event with the finest in polished, beautiful solo piano music.
Service Area: Minneapolis, St. Paul
Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fred’s can temporarily be reached at: (651) 454-8242
Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fred’s can temporarily be reached at: (651) 454-8242