Your “First Stop” Event Pianist in Minnesota
A party is not complete without delicious food, a beautiful venue, and delightful music. That is why Fred Yacono - Pianist for Events, ensures your special event is unforgettable.
Fred Yacono, one of Minnesota's and the Twin Cities' most popular wedding and event pianists, has garnered excellent reviews from around the country. Originally from New York, Fred has provided the best in cocktail, jazz standards, wedding, and holiday music in the Twin Cities for the past 16 years.
Your guests will be stunned by his creative arrangements and improvisational skills. Fred has an outstanding song library that spans many decades. His warm musical approach, which features gorgeous melodies, cascading harmonies, and pulsing rhythms, is the highlight of his concerts.
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 complements your event to suit your tastes and those of your guests.
Please Note: As of January 1, 2023, Fred will no longer be providing a portable piano and sound equipment for potential clients who do not have a piano. A piano rental can be arranged or Fred can recommend a colleague who has portable equipment. Charges for renting a piano include delivery, set up, tuning, and pickup. You may rent either a full-size grand piano or an upright studio piano. Fred will provide contact information for piano rental or leasing.
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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 piano performance and music education degrees. He studied with many of the foremost names in musical composition and arranging at the graduate level.
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.
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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
Contact Us
If you book Fred, he will go above and beyond for you and your guests. He wants you to cherish the good times you shared with your guests and his music 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 can be reached at: Cell: (651) 802-3987 Office: (651) 454-8242MusicNow1942@comcast.net
Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fred can be reached at: Cell: (651) 802-3987 Office: (651) 454-8242MusicNow1942@comcast.net