Collaborative Piano

With experience ranging from school choirs and jazz piano to professional auditions and private events, I bring a flexible, musician-focused approach to every collaborative setting. I’ve worked with vocalists and instrumentalists across a wide range of styles, skill levels, and occasions.

Experience Includes:

Choral & Festival Settings:

Oakton College Choir

Illinois Music Education Conference vocal jazz reading sessions

The "Spirito Singers"

ILMEA District 9 vocal jazz rehearsals

Elementary, middle, high school, and college choir performances

Auditions & Coaching:

IGMSA & IHSA solo and ensemble competitions

St. Sebastian Players "Nunsense" auditions

Chicago Opera Festival auditions (Roosevelt University)

Vocal coaching for singers of all levels

Musical theater, college, and professional auditions

Vocal and instrumental lessons or masterclasses

Musical Theater:

Keyboard 1 & 3 - "Cinderella"

Keyboard - "A Christmas Carol"

Keyboard - "Lizzie the Musical"

Liturgical & Special Events:

Catholic and Protestant church services

Weddings, funerals, and private ceremonies

Recordings & Performances

Event pianist with customizable set lists

for any occasion

Recitals and concerts

Audition or performance video recordings

Jazz piano performance

Organ and harpsichord accompaniment

Like a feather falling from the wing, fragile as a human voice. Afraid, uncertain, alive to love, we sing as love. Afraid, uncertain yet our flight begins as song

Kim André Arnesen

If you’re looking for a collaborative pianist for an upcoming performance, rehearsal, musical, or event, I’d love to connect. Please reach out directly for availability and rates:

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