THE MUSIC SALON™

Upper West Side, New York City
To reserve your place, contact Elena Greco by email.
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Please note: There is a strict 48-hour cancellation policy.
Also, this is a FRAGRANCE-FREE event so that attendees who have allergies and asthma can be comfortable.

THE MUSIC SALON™ Pianist

click above to learn about requirements for the Pianist

THE MUSIC SALON is currently on hiatus.
It will start again in fall 2026, date TBD.
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THE MUSIC SALON™, founded in 2008, provides an audience and community of fellow creative artists who enjoy coming together in a supportive space to make music! We welcome all musicians (as well as poets, actors, and songwriters), but are particularly supportive of the needs of singers. Come to make music and enjoy the company of other creative artists!

I began the Salon in 2008 because I wanted to provide a place for performers to perform for each other in a relaxed setting that promotes creativity. I also want to provide a place for community, something that is often difficult to find in the performing world.

A large part of the business for singers and other musicians is auditioning, competing, and performing for reviewers. That is exactly the kind of performance experience that squelches creativity and encourages us to perform in ways that are expected or that are designed solely to impress, rather than allowing the creative impulse from deep within to infuse the performance with life—and infusing a performance with life is essential to moving the audience and to becoming a great artist. I create a safe and transformative space for you to make the creative artist more available to you in performance. This offers you a chance to experience relating to the audience in a different way, and you just might find this spills over into your professional work.

The group is not open to the public or to spectators in order to maintain a safe and comfortable space for the creative artists. If you are interested in joining us, or know of someone who might be, you are warmly invited to let me know by emailing me.

It’s fine to run pieces when you’re getting ready for a big audition or a show, and it’s equally fine to experiment with work that you’re not sure about or that is a departure from your usual genre or style.

We always have a kind, highly-skilled, and experienced accompanist assisting us, one who can sight read anything you choose to bring, who knows how to support singers, and who is aligned with the purpose of THE MUSIC SALON™. (See more below about the Salon Pianist.)

Periodically the Salon also offers workshops or classes that serve and engage us as creative artists, offering information, experience, or support in the space of our musical community.

Come join us, and have a great time singing and networking!

The image is “St. Cecilia and the Angel” by Carlo Saraceni (Italian Baroque).

The Music Salon™ Pianist

THE MUSIC SALON™ is a different kind of performance, and we need a different kind of pianist to support our singers and instrumentalists. The pianist who plays for the SALON is extremely important in providing the foundation for the group, not only with their musical and accompanying skills, but with their attitude and feeling.

THE MUSIC SALON provides an audience and community of fellow artists who are committed to performing without judgment or egocentric motives. We are particularly supportive of the needs of singers, although we welcome musicians of any instrument.

I began THE MUSIC SALON in 2008 because I wanted to provide a place for performers to perform for each other in a relaxed setting that promoted creativity. Also, as I mention at the start of every Salon, I want to provide a place for community, something that is often difficult to find in the performing world. Each Salon consists of one to two hours of music, followed by light refreshments and time for conversation and networking.

Requirements for THE MUSIC SALON™ pianist

Is comfortable accompanying both professional and amateur singers in most popular genres, particularly American Songbook, jazz standards, and musical theater, and has familiarity with styles
Has excellent sight-reading skills
Is proficient at supporting singers well by following their breathing, phrasing, and tempi
Must have a kind, supportive, non-judgmental attitude toward the singers and musicians

Logistics

Baby grand piano in 20′ x 12′ studio
Upper West Side of Manhattan near Central Park
Dress is casual; jeans are fine.
We meet on the first Sunday of most months from 2:00-4:00 pm (we sometimes end early).

Perks

Compensation (amount depends on experience, but is usually approximately your usual hourly fee)
The pianist is an essential and extremely important part of THE MUSIC SALON™ and is treated respectfully by everyone.
You’re welcome to play piano repertoire of your own or a song you’ve written. The SALON is a good place for previewing concert material and for exploring your own creative boundaries.
You’re welcome and encouraged to stay after the performance segment for refreshments and conversation to get acquainted with the performers. You’ll meet wonderful singers who might be interested in your services in the future.
You will experience playing in a unique relaxed environment and have a lot of fun!

If you’re interested in joining us, or know of a pianist who might be, you are warmly invited to let me know by emailing me.