Concert-quality piano from a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra musician: the songs of the 1920s through the 1980s, for retirement communities, senior living, and private clubs across greater Pittsburgh.
Contact Chad: chadwinkler@gmail.com or 412-370-1474
Simple, transparent pricing. Most communities book 1-2 hours; Saturday afternoons and Friday happy hours are favorites, and holiday dates go first.
A featured event for your community calendar: love songs, movie themes, Broadway, and the American Songbook, with sing-along favorites that light up the whole room. Typically 60-90 minutes. Requests always welcome.
Elegant piano for meals, happy hours, cocktail receptions, and club dining. Sophisticated standards that warm the room without ever interrupting conversation. Typically 2 hours.
Elissa Winkler is a professional vocalist and church music director. Together, piano and voice turn an afternoon of music into the event of the season. Residents ask for her back by name.
"Our residents were very pleased - and mentioned how you complement each other so well!" - Activity Director, senior living community, Peters Township
"How often can you come back? Our residents love hearing the songs they know!" - Life Activities Director, retirement community, Mt. Lebanon
"I saw our residents come alive when you played the tunes they grew up with. They loved It and can't wait for you to come back!" - Activity Director, Bethel Park
"I knew every song you played, and I loved how It was just the right volume for our lunch hour. Thank you!" - Resident, Retirement Facility, Bethel Park
"How soon can we schedule you again? Your duo Is by far the best we book, and our residents love when you come!" - Life Activities Director, retirement community, Cranberry Township
Chad Winkler has been a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra trumpet section since 2006, performing well over 1,000 concerts at Heinz Hall and on international stages with one of the world's great orchestras. Away from the symphony, he has spent years bringing live piano entertainment to retirement communities throughout the South Hills and greater Pittsburgh region.
Chad plays the music residents actually grew up with, and he watches the room: a requested Sinatra tune, an extra verse of a sing-along, a softer set for a memory-care afternoon. Professional musicianship means reading an audience, not just reading the notes.
Trusted by Pittsburgh communities including Providence Point, Concordia of the South Hills, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon, The Residence at Bethel Park, The Sheridan at Bethel Park, Ridgecrest of McMurray, and South Hills Square. House piano or no piano, Chad brings a professional keyboard and everything needed for rooms of any size.
Also offered: beginner piano lessons from Chad's Mt. Lebanon home studio. Inquire for details.
Six decades of the American Songbook - and requests are always welcome. Selections Include:
1920s-1930s: It Had to Be You, Blue Skies, Someone to Watch Over Me, Cheek to Cheek, Over the Rainbow
1940s: I'll Be Seeing You, Sentimental Journey, As Time Goes By, String of Pearls
1950s: Unchained Melody, Que Sera Sera, Mona Lisa, Autumn Leaves, Love Me Tender
1960s: Moon River, Fly Me to the Moon, What a Wonderful World, Can't Help Falling in Love
1970s-1980s: Piano Man, Just the Way You Are, Your Song, Memory, Wind Beneath My Wings
Holiday & Patriotic: White Christmas, The Christmas Song, Silver Bells, God Bless America, Armed Forces Medley
Tell me a little about your community or club and the kind of event you have in mind. I reply within one business day. Fall and December dates fill first - for holiday programs, please reach out by early October.
Call or text: 412-370-1474
Email: chadwinkler@gmail.com
Service area: Greater Pittsburgh - South Hills, North Hills, Cranberry, East suburbs, and Washington County (within about 30 miles).