Elegant Music

Fri, Aug 26th, 2011 8:21 AM PDT

Elegant Music Quartet Performs @ the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa Bridal Show - Wedding Music - Live Music and DJ Dance Music - Professional Announcing

Elegant Music Quartet performs at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa Bridal Show. Hello! My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. This Sunday August 28th Sheila and I will be performing with the Elegant Music Quartet at the Hyatt Regency Bridal Show from 11:00 - 4:00. The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach California. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach directions:	Elegant Music and LAPartyEntertainment provide Live Music, DJ Dance Music and Professional Announcing for Weddings and Parties throughout Southern California.
Elegant Music Quartet: Flute, Violin, Cello, Harp with Piano/Keyboard	Elegant Music Quartet We will perform Traditional Wedding Ceremony Music including: Canon in D - J. Pachelbel Wedding March - F. Mendelssohn And also perform Contemporary Music arranged for Quartet: Love Story - Taylor Swift, Clocks - Coldplay, Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani. Hear new arrangements of Anime and Motion Picture Themes requested by our brides for their weddings.
Your Wedding... Getting married is a new and wonderful experience. If you have not planned a wedding or large event before then you might not know what to expect. As you will find out it's a big job. Our service is personalized and provides the needed guidance and resources to make your special day a success! I look forward to speaking with you about your ideas for wedding. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader DJ/Master of Ceremonies Pianist and Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795	Eric Zimmermann - DJ / Master of Ceremonies Pianist and Band Leader

Fri, Aug 26th, 2011 8:09 AM PDT

DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Eric Zimmermann of Elegant Music - Dance Floor Surround Sound Video - Wedding Reception - Grand Entrance Music - Wedding Ceremony Program

"They are having a really great time... and that guy doesn't hate you!" I was mid the second dance set of the wedding reception when one of the photographers approached me; big smile on his face. Pointing to the dance floor he said, “That’s Brilliant!" I smiled (the evening was going well) and said thanks and then asked what do you mean? He said, “they (the dancers) are having a really great time...” And then pointing to a seated guest who was engaged in conversation with with others at his table, “...and that guy doesn’t hate you!” He was referring to the effectiveness of Dance Floor Surround Sound. Here is a wedding vendor (photographer who attends lots of weddings) acknowledging the solution to a problem that occurs all too often at wedding receptions. The problem: Dancers want to dance and seated guests want to talk. In the battle of who can be heard the DJ usually wins and guests who want to talk (and now hate the DJ) retreat to somewhere they can talk. With Dance Floor Surround Sound dance music is focused on the dance floor away from seated guests. Guests can talk and dancers can really dance and have fun. Check out the video! Video: Wedding Reception Dance Music DJ-Eric-Zimmermann@Ponte Family Winery Temecula, CA.	DJ / Master of Ceremonies Live Music and DJ Dance Music Packages Dance Floor Surround Sound
Sheila and I performed for the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour with our Quartet of Violin, Cello, Flute and Piano/Keyboard. Wedding Ceremony Program: Parents of the Groom Mother of the bride Officiant & Groom Groomsmen Music: Here Comes The Sun, Beatles Bridesmaids and Flowergirls Music: Canon in D, J. Pachelbel Bride & Father Music: Mendocino Wedding March, M. Hartog Recessional Music: Wedding March, F. Mendelssohn Elegant Music Quartet	“Build it and they will come” is a line from the motion picture “Field of Dreams” staring Kevin Costner. In much the same way the Ponte Estate Family Winery in Temecula Wine Country has blossomed right out of the desert and it’s popularity is quite a phenomenon! During the wedding ceremony I looked across endless miles of vineyard to see the Ponte Vineyard Inn being built; scheduled to open 2012. Ponte Winery Ponte Vineyard Inn This was a beautiful wedding by a very creative family. The father of the bride is a cinematographer. The brides processional, a composition written by her uncle for his own wedding in 1985. This composition was the “something borrowed” part of the wedding.
Wedding Reception for Chris and Kelsey As their DJ and Master of Ceremonies I conducted the festivities. This was a well planned wedding and went very smoothly. Grand Entrance Groom & Bride Music: I Believe In A Thing Called Love, The Darkness 1st Dance Music: You’re My Best Friend, Queen Father Daughter Dance Music: My Girl, The Temptations Mother Son Dance Music: My Wish, Rascal Flatts Congratulations Chris and Kelsey! Beautiful works of art are created from ideas. There are several parts to a successful event and it all starts with an idea. Guests, family and friends cherish their experience. It’s a lot of fun making these happen! Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795	DJ and Master of Ceremonies Pianist and Band Leader - Eric Zimmermann Wedding DJ Wedding DJ Personality Master of Ceremonies

Fri, Aug 12th, 2011 9:14 PM PDT

Good People, Great Weddings - Elegant Music - Los Angeles - CA - Live - Music - Quartets - DJ - Dance - Music - Professional - MC - Eric - Zimmermann

I love it when good people find each other and decide to create a life together. Hello! My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. Good people find each other... friendship grows... and then they decide to create a life together... so there is a wedding. In planing their guest list they invite other good people... who in turn meet each other... and during the course of the event recognize that they have many things in common and new friendships form... In many ways the world becomes that much better when good people find each other. That's pretty simple! It was very evident at these weddings that the guests were very happy for the celebrants and very much enjoyed the company of each other.	Group photo (looking up at photographer on the 2nd floor) Cravens Estate, Pasaden
Creative selection of music... Beautiful locations and... Good people! Wedding Ceremony Japanese Garden Langham Hotel, Pasadena, CA	Langham Huntington Hotel Japanese Garden 1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106 Wedding coordinator: Mary Sushinsky, Occasions To Remember Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Quartet: Violin, Cello, Guitar and Piano Wedding ceremony music program: Bridal Party Music: Wild Horses, Rolling Stones Bride with Parents Music: Canon In D, J. Pachelbel Tea Ceremony Music: Moon Represents My Heart, Traditional Chinese Bride and groom cross bridge to start the Jewish ceremony. Recessional Music: Got To Get you Into My Life, The Beatles Creative choice of wedding ceremony music. Congratulations Erin and Jarred!
Cravens Estate 430 Madeline Drive Pasadena, CA 91105 Wedding coordinator: Frankie Rodriguez Cocktail Hour and Wedding Reception DJ and Master of Ceremonies (Dance Floor Surround Sound) Oh boy did everyone dance! Check out the video! Wedding Reception - DJ Dance Music - Video Cravens Estate- Pasadena Congratulations Jeanette and Jim!	Wedding Reception Dancing Cravens Estate, Pasadena, CA
Skirball Cultural Center Wedding Ceremony	Skirball Cultural Center 2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049 Coordinator: Tobey Dodge - The Wedding Connection Cocktail Hour and Wedding Ceremony Quartet: Flute, Violin, Cello and Piano Wedding ceremony music program: Groom with Parents Music: Sleepers Wake!, J.S. Bach Bridal Party Music: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, J.S. Bach Bride with Parents Music: Trumpet Voluntary, J. Clarke Recessional Music: Masquerade, A.L. Webber Two beautiful court yards... wonderful acoustics at the Skirball Cultural Center! Congratulations Allison and Mat!
Adamson House 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 Wedding Coordinator: Jessica Kaufman Just Chic Events Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail hour Quartet: Flute, Violin, Cello and Piano Wedding Reception DJ/Master of Ceremonies (Dance Floor Surround Sound) Wedding ceremony music program: Bridal Party Music: Canon In D, J. Pachelbel Bride with Father Music: Trumpet Voluntary, J. Clarke Musical Moment Music: Ubi Caritas, M. Durufle Musical Moment with Vocalist Music: One Hand One Heart, L. Berstein Recessional Music: Wedding March, F. Mendelssohn	Wedding Reception, Adamson House, Malibu, CA Wedding reception music: Indian (Hindi) dance music beatmixed into Top 40 dance music with a bit of Classic Rock. Check out the video! Wedding Reception - DJ Dance Music - Video Adamson House, Malibu, CA Congratulations Emma and John!
Eric Zimmermann, DJ and Master of Ceremonies Pianist and Band Leader	These weddings were well planned, went very smoothly and were a joy to be part of. There is so much more that I will say in future issues but for now these are just the facts. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies Pianist Live Music and DJ Packages for weddings and parties. www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795

Tue, Jul 5th, 2011 6:57 PM PDT

Home Restaurant Silverlake/Fundraisers/Pianist Eric Zimmermann/Sing Along Fun/Los Angeles, CA

Hello! My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. Home Restaurant Silverlake In addition to providing Live Music, DJs and Announcing for parties and weddings I play solo piano at Home Restaurant Silverlake on Thursdays and Sundays from 7:00 - 10:00. I walked into the restaurant to find...On Thursday March 10th I walked into the restaurant to find a bunch of kids with their families (more than usual). Looking at my audience I launched into themes from Disney Movies...	Home Restaurant Silverlake 2500 Riverside Drive (at Fletcher) Los Angeles, CA. 90039 323-665-0211 On-Line Menu
Home Restaurant Indoor and Outdoor Patio Dining Los Feliz School for the Arts Fundraiser I found out later that the kids and their families were from the Los Feliz School for the Arts. As it turns out it was a fund raiser for their school. The restaurant was donating a portion of the dinner bill back to the school! This was very popular; they had a better than expected turnout. First of all: ...the kids could hang out with their friends... ...the parents could enjoy the company of each other and... ...the more they ate the more money went to the school project that they were funding. This "fundraiser" was more like a party for the kids and also "a nice night out" for the parents and helped "the arts", "children", "parents", "the school", "family"... Just a great evening!	Kids Sing Along (Click on any song and see a short video - ElegantMusicLACA Channel on YouTube.) Immediately I had a crowd of children around the piano. We got into hits from Radio Disney, Beatles, old time favorites like "Someone's In The Kitchen With Dina" and everybody sang along: "Someone's In The Kitchen With Dina" - Video "Doh-Rey-Mi" from the Sound Of Music - Video "Day-O", The Banana Boat Song - Video "I Got A Feeling", Black Eyed Peas - Video "Happy Birthday" - Video In the videos (above) the kids brought the party to the restaurant and yes I aided and abetted their otherwise very good behavior. I love getting music requests and "being on the spot" just playing it! It always happens that I am reminded of a great song... and then one song leads to another. Click to submit your requests. Solo Piano Video Sampler
Good Causes Should Be Supported! The parents had fun because the kids had fun; a win win situation and brilliant idea for fundraising. This was so successful that they did it again on June 9th! Do you have a cause that you support? Get your fundraising committee to call General Manager Edwin De Rosal (most mornings) at Home Restaurant 323-665-0211; he'll take care of it and you won't have to do the dishes. When coming in do stop by the piano and say hello and let me know what I can play for you. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795 DJ Dance Music Band Leader/Live Music Ensembles - Duos, Trios, Quartets. Professional Announcing/Master of Ceremonies	Eric Zimmermann DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. Live Music ensembles and DJ Dance Music for Parties and Weddings.

Tue, Jun 28th, 2011 8:27 AM PDT

Weddings Valencia Country Club Valencia, CA., Lowery's Prime Rib Restaurant Beverly Hills, CA., Ponte Estate Family Winery Temecula, CA. Wine Country., LA River Center Los Angeles, CA., Palm Desert, CA., Marbella Country Club, San Juan Capistrano,

What is a celebration? Encarta Dictionary v. 1. "..to show happiness that something good or special has happened by doing such things as eating and drinking together or playing music..." Why celebrate? To acknowledge someone or a group of individuals for their achievement or contribution: a decision, an action, a life well lived or a job well done. Sheila and I have been performing for a lot of good people. Inspired by this I have also been busy arranging new music for our quartet to play. Here is what we have been up to with Elegant Music and LAPartyEntertainment. Note: There is so much more that I could say about each of these special events; for now here are the facts.	Sheila and Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music Flute and Piano
Valencia Country Club Valencia, CA.	April 16th Wedding Valencia Country Club Valencia, CA. Wedding Ceremony - Solo Piano Wedding Recessional - Bagpipes Cocktail Hour - Solo Piano Wedding Reception - DJ and Master of Ceremonies This wedding was very well planned and went very smoothly. (The groom is in the event production business.) Congratulations Shawn and Stacey!
April 17th Wedding Lowery's Prime Rib Restaurant Beverly Hills, CA. Cocktail Hour and Wedding Reception - Jazz Trio: Piano, String Bass and Drums. Wedding Ceremony - Master of Ceremonies I performed the wedding ceremony; not the music the vows! When they asked me I had an excitement deep within saying "Wow, I always wanted to do this; yes!" Thuc and Angeline are artists and take pictures of their weekend getaways. Congratulations Thuc and Angeline!	I received a photo disc with over 200 pictures from Thuc and Angeline like this one!
Ponte Estate Family Winery Temecula, CA.	April 30th Wedding Ponte Estate Family Winery Temecula, CA. Wine Country Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour - Quartet Wedding Reception - DJ / Master of Ceremonies with Dance Floor Surround Sound This was our 2nd wedding at Ponte and 3rd wedding in Temecula, wine country. This was a very artistic family that together produced a beautiful wedding. I love working for and with other artists. Artists get it. Congratulations Chris and Kelsey!
May 14th Birthday Party At a home near the South Hills Country Club West Covina, CA. Cocktail hour and dinner - Solo Piano Accompany 2 Opera Singers. Music selections performed included: Nesun Dorma from La Traviata, Memory from Cats , All I Ask Of You from Phantom of the Opera. (Again, I get to work with artists!)	Song Lists
Westlake Village Inn Westlake, CA.	May 21st Wedding Westlake Village Inn Westlake, CA. DJ and Master of Ceremonies. Had the opportunity to work with coordinator Amy Ling. What a beautiful location. Congratulations Jeff and Jessica!
May 22nd Brunch! Braemar Country Club, Tarzana, CA. Brunch at a country club is perfect for Solo Piano or should I say Solo Piano is perfect for brunch at a country club. I received interesting requests from some very nice people. Actually, I don't have a picture of the white/ivory grand piano at Braemar. This picture is from the Langham Huntington at a cocktail hour with my keyboard.	Solo Piano and Party Music
Asian American Wedding Professionals Association	May 25st Public Speaking Event Whittier, CA. I was invited to speak to a meeting of AAWPA Asian American Wedding Professionals Association hosted by wedding professional Sherrien Shui www.aawpa.com. Great questions! There was a lot to talk about... This was a lot of fun for me!
May 29th Wedding LA River Center Los Angeles, CA. Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour - Solo Piano I accompanied Vocalist and Ukelele Player Ashley Adkins on Bob Marley's "One Love" for the wedding recessional. This is a great song for a wedding recessional. Congratulations Justin and Kelly!	Vocalist and Ukelele Player Ashley Adkins
Vocalist Karla Kelly Live Band	June 1st Dinner Party California Club Los Angeles, CA. Keyboard Under The Stars with vocalist Karla Kelly (...another artist) Music selections performed included: Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jason Mraz, Taylor Swift, Elton John.. Though this picture shows me playing String Bass with Karla, that night I accompanied Karla on Piano.
June 4th Wedding Palm Desert, CA. Wedding Ceremony - Quartet: Violin, Cello, Flute and Piano Cocktail Hour Piano with Jazz Vocalist Karla Kelly (Wow, twice in one week!) Wedding Reception DJ and Master of Ceremonies. Had the pleasure of working with veteran wedding coordinator Tobey Dodge (...another artist!) At the request of the bride I arranged new music for my quartet to play: Themes from Princes Mononoke and Halo 3. Very beautiful new music. Congratulations Michael and Sara! Wedding Ceremony Music Requests Composing and Arranging for Quartet
	June 10th 55th Anniversary Party Neil Air Craft Long Beach, CA. DJ This was another opportunity to work with Event Producer Ann Schmidt. Ann is also a talented vocalist who among her many hats choreographs dance numbers that are performed by execs and supervisors of Neil Aircraft at their the company parties; great place to work! Yup, these people have fun. (...yet another artist!)
June 11th Wedding Marbella Country Club, San Juan Capistrano Wedding Ceremony Solo Piano Dinner Hour Solo Piano Wedding Reception/Dancing DJ and Master of Ceremonies This is a beautiful location with a grand piano in the foyer. Dinner was served on the elegant terrace and then..."Everybody Dance Now!" Congratulations Troy and Margarita! DJ Dance Music	Marbella Country Club, San Juan Capistrano
Cheesecake Factory, Redondo Beach, CA.	June 18th Birthday Party Cheesecake Factory, Redondo Beach, CA. 90th Birthday Celebration Solo Piano and Master of Ceremonies. I had the opportunity to work with some very creative family members and write and narrate a slide show presentation; an inspiring life story. Happy birthday Mitzi! Master of Ceremonies
These are just the facts... Each of these events were special in many ways and gave me the opportunity to be part of a celebration and help acknowledge someone for something that they accomplished; I had a lot of fun. So much more could be said. I will highlight some of these events in future e-mail. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies Pianist Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795	Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader

Sat, May 14th, 2011 3:19 PM PDT

True Love Story

A True Love Story I was working with a bride on her wedding reception music and she said that her father was very conservative, doesn't show emotion and wont dance; not even a Father Daughter Dance. Then in working out her wedding ceremony music I find out that her mother and father are against the wedding! She said that her parents were very traditional, that they wanted her to marry somebody else and not the guy that she had chosen. Her relationship with her parents had become a bit estranged because she was going ahead with the wedding against their wishes. Understandably this was causing "the bride to be" some stress.
"Tea Ceremony" The bride was Chinese. I asked her if she would like to do a "Tea Ceremony" during the wedding ceremony. The young bride not familiar with this tradition asked "What's a Tea Ceremony?" I briefly explained that the groom and bride serve tea to the parents of both families to show respect and thanks. She thought this was a good idea and so we set out to choose music for this part of her wedding ceremony; I have arranged several traditional Chinese love songs that my Quartet performs. When I played "The Moon Represents My Heart" she said, "I know this song; I used to sing it as a child!" The ceremony was carefully scripted so that it could be delivered in English and Chinese. (The officiant and bilingual friend took turns.) On cue I started playing "The Moon Represents My Heart". The bride began to sing to her parents and her parents were noticeably moved! Here is a partial translation: You ask me how deep my love for you is. I love you a bit. My affection is real. My love is real. Moon represents my heart. You ask me how deep my love for you is. I love you a bit. My affection does not change. My love is not different. Moon represents my heart. One soft kiss already move my heart. A period of time when our affection was deep, make me miss you until now. You ask me how deep my love for you is. I love you a bit. You think and think. You see and see. Moon represents my heart.	Wedding Planning Wedding Packages The song continued instrumentally as attendants quietly brought out a tea set. The bride and groom bowed ceremoniously and served tea to the bride's parents seated in the front row. "There wasn't a dry eye in the house"!
Wedding Reception I was their DJ and Master of Ceremonies for their wedding reception which immediately followed. There was an impromptu Father Daughter Dance that lasted several songs because the father of the bride was having too much fun dancing with his daughter. The bride's mother also danced with the groom; tears and smiles; the power of tradition; the power of a song! The wedding, a huge success!	Photograph by Lensa Productions
Your Wedding... Now I'm not recommending that you sing at your wedding but here's a thought; planning a wedding isn't about objects and things; it's about your ideas and creating opportunities for people to interact with each other. Call me; I would love to hear your ideas. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795	DJ / Master of Ceremonies by Eric Zimmermann
PS: Disneyland Hotel Bridal Show - This Sunday The Elegant Music Quintet is performing at the Festival of Brides Bridal Show at the Disneyland Hotel this Sunday April 3rd. The bridal show opens at 11:00 AM and goes till 4:00 PM. This will be an amazing bridal show! Free Tickets Festival of Brides Bridal Show Disneyland Hotel	The Elegant Music Quintet - Video The Elegant Music Quintet is the flagship of Elegant Music. This is a beautiful looking ensemble with a big sound performing music arrangements unique to Elegant Music. Instrumentation includes: Violin, Cello, Flute, Harp and Piano/Keyboard.

Thu, Mar 10th, 2011 4:49 PM PST

Elegant Music Performs @ Los Angeles Convention Center for the Festival of Brides Bridal Show on Saturday March 12th and Sunday March 13th

Elegant Music@ the Los Angeles Convention Center. Hello! My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. This weekend Saturday March 12th and Sunday March 13th we will be exhibiting at the Festival Of Brides Bridal Show from 11:00 - 4:00 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. If you are planning a wedding, party or special occasion this Show promises to be an amazing display of Event Planning resources. This is going to be a really big show so I advise that you plan on arriving early on both days (Saturday and Sunday) for the best parking. Get free tickets @ Festival Of Brides.com Follow all the buzz on FaceBook and Twitter.
Elegant Music Quartet with Flute, Violin, Cello, Harp and Piano/Keyboard	Elegant Music Quartet We will be performing "Live" with our Quartet in the show registration area. We will perform Traditional Wedding Ceremony Music including: Canon in D - J. Pachelbel Wedding March - F. Mendelssohn And also perform Contemporary Music arranged for Quartet: Love Story - Taylor Swift, Clocks - Coldplay, Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani. We will also be featuring new arrangements of songs that have been requested by our brides for their weddings. Come by and listen and talk to us about music for your wedding or party.
Your Wedding... Getting married is a new and wonderful experience. If you have not planned a wedding or large event before then you might not know what to expect. As you will find out it's a big job. Our service is personalized and provides the needed guidance and resources to make your special day a success! I look forward to speaking with you about your ideas for wedding. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader DJ/Master of Ceremonies Pianist and Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795

Wed, Mar 9th, 2011 8:07 AM PST

Elegant Music Video Sampler Part 1 - Solo Piano

"A picture is worth a thousand words..." Hello! My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. If "a picture is worth a thousand words" then I guess a moving picture is worth... more! This is Part 1 of a series of Video e-mail that can be used as a planning resource to show others the variety of service Elegant Music and LAPartyEntertainment provide.
Solo Piano Solo piano music is perfect for any occasion: Weddings, Cocktail Parties, Dinner Parties, Holiday and Christmas Parties, Sing-Alongs... Piano or keyboard is an orchestra at the fingertips of the performer. You can get a lot of music out of just one instrument. Nearly any style of music can be performed on the piano... ...to read more click on Solo Piano. Portable Keyboard can go anywhere. Pianist Eric Zimmermann @ The Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA. 91103	Elegant Music Video Sampler Part 1 - Solo Piano (Click on any song and see a short video - ElegantMusicLACA Channel on YouTube.) Don't Stop Believin', Journey Wake Me Up When September Ends, Greenday Hotel California, The Eagles Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Elton John Puttin' On The Ritz, American Song Book Standard Freeway Steppin' Out, Joe Jackson I Thought About You, American Song Book Standard I Feel Pretty, West Side Story Reminiscing, Little River Band Tenderly, American Song Book Standard If, Bread You are welcome to suggest songs to add to this list. Click to submit your requests. Wedding Ceremony - Valencia Country Club - Solo Piano Video Solo Piano Video Sampler
Live Solo Piano Performance Ok, so "a picture is worth a thousand words" and a moving picture (in the comfort of your home, on your computer or iPhone) is probably worth more... but what about a live performance? There is something special about a live music performance that in many ways transcends words. I have the pleasure of performing solo piano music every Thursday and Sunday evenings from 7:00 - 10:00 at Home Restaurant Silverlake 2500 Riverside Dr Los Angeles, CA 90039. Home Restaurant has a warm friendly atmosphere. Come in and say hello, order some dinner (Home menu online) and let me know what song I can play for you. It will be great to see you and perhaps share a few words. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795	Eric Zimmermann I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies and lead a variety of ensembles. This Video Sampler Part 1 focuses on Solo Piano. There are more video samplers to come: Quartets, DJ Dance Music, Jazz Trio and Live Band.

Thu, Feb 17th, 2011 8:30 AM PST

Successful Wedding Planning Tips - Yes, it's your wedding, but...

Yes, it's your wedding, but...

Your wedding will be shared by many. It is at least the joining of two families. It is fondly anticipated by everyone you know; they all wish the best for you.

A bride dancing with her proud father at her successful wedding.
This father of the bride hung out with me long after the wedding reception was over. He was very happy and somehow didn't want the night to end.

Read more. See:

Choosing A Wedding Professional

Wedding Planning

Wedding Stress

A Bride's Vision For Her Wedding...

A bride in good condition with her wits about her has a clear vision for her wedding. To be sure a bride will encounter differences of viewpoint when the opinion of others is consulted. It may be difficult for a bride to maintain her vision for her wedding and she may become upset with the "help" and "opinions" offered by others.

In most cases "help" offered is genuine but emotions can run high unnecessarily and this can reduce the creative enjoyment of planning. A bride knocked off her vision for her wedding doesn't easily make decisions and is not having fun shopping for her wedding.

A bride who is consulting others about "every little choice she is making" can add "needless stress" to her wedding planning. Continually asking for the opinion of others (who are not necessarily event professionals) could upset her and others. She should do her research (consult professionals) and then make her own decisions that align with her vision for her wedding.

In another scenario it may be that a bride encounters someone with very strong emotional opinions about some aspect of her wedding that she does not necessarily share. "...thank you, I will consider it." is the proper response. Then, at a time separate from that person she can evaluate that information against information she already has and decide if that "emotional opinion" is important to her or not.

Basically, planning a wedding is a learning process. A real life exercise in making informed decisions. From my experience an educated bride who has her vision clearly in mind is a joy to work with.

Getting married is a big step and you're not taking it alone.

The success of your wedding will be shared by your family and friends; they are happy for you and want to help. This is a valuable resource and the smart bride (having her wedding plans in order) will allow others to help by delegating responsibility to specific areas of her choice; this concept is so basic it can be applied to a wedding or any activity.

The success of your wedding is very important to me. Call me; I'll listen to your ideas.

Sincerely,
Eric Zimmermann

DJ/Master of Ceremonies

Pianist

Band Leader

www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795

Eric Zimmermann - Pianist, DJ/Master of Ceremonies and Band Leader

Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist & Band Leader

Success Stories & Customer Testimonials

Wed, Feb 9th, 2011 7:54 AM PST

Successful Wedding

You're Invited!

Hello! My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader.

On the day of your wedding many parts come together. Having a location and developing a "Time Line" and sketching out an "Itinerary" gives a pretty good idea of your wedding day schedule. Determining how your "Master of Ceremonies" will "conduct himself" and having control of "what he will say" is solved by "Scripted Announcements". Then there is "Choosing Music"...

So yes, on the day of your wedding many parts come together!

Wedding Planning - You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a great wedding.

Photography by Michael Delmonte

Wedding Ceremony Queen Mary Long Beach, CA.

Reed and Becky Queen Mary Wedding Long Beach, CA

On the wedding day, their music was exquisite... I remember standing in the bride’s room, just off the chapel, craning my neck to listen to the beautiful music that everyone else was getting to enjoy.

At the reception, Eric was flawless as our DJ. He was so in-tune with the crowd and knew just what to play to keep them dancing all night long. It was better than I could have ever imagined. My disabled mother even jumped out of her scooter to join the party on the dance floor! He was also great communicating with throughout the night about the timing of special songs, last songs, etc. All it took was a look to have him start our first dance song at the right moment. He understood the vision of our wedding so well and was instrumental in pulling it all together.

I would highly, highly recommend Elegant Music for their professionalism, incredible experience and beautiful music!"

Kind Regards,
Becky
Wedding Planning

Wedding Music

The Successful Wedding

Here is a recent note we received from one of our brides:

Hi Eric!

Happy 2011! I just wanted to let you know that I have posted the following review on the following websites:

marthastewartweddings.com
weddingchannel.com
projectwedding.com

"I immediately knew Elegant Music was for me. We met Eric and his wife Sheila at their home for our consultation. We discussed our vision and music needs for the wedding (originally just a DJ for the reception) and Eric launched into his expertly prepared announcements, personalized with our names. He wowed us with his preparation, attention to detail and elegant voice. After I explained that live ceremony music was probably out of the budget, Eric and Sheila played the song I planned to walk down the aisle to live, right there in the living room. Spectacular. My mom and I cried. They played a few more for us to show all the different kinds of music that sounded beautiful in a piano and flute duet. We talked pricing and realized that it was totally doable to have them play live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour. My dad just handed him his credit card (that does not usually happen!).

Wedding Queen Mary Long Beach, CA.

Photography by Cloud 9

Sheila and I can play for you...

Each part of your wedding can have it's own music:

Wedding Ceremony Music

Cocktail Hour Music

Wedding Reception Music - Dinner & Dance Music (and Announcing)

You are welcome to come to our office and along with discussing the necessary, Sheila and I can play for you!

I look forward to hearing your ideas for your wedding.

Sincerely,
Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist &
Band Leader
www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795

Elegant Music Quartet - Violin, Cello, Flute and Piano/Keyboard

Photograph by Michael Delmonte
Eric and Sheila Zimmermann and the Elegant Music Quartet

Mon, Oct 25th, 2010 7:50 PM PDT

Solo Piano and Jazz Trio Performances

Pianist Eric Zimmermann performs Solo Piano @ Bruce's Restaurant Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Pianist Eric Zimmermann performs @ Sunset Tower Hotel 8358 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90069 for the Diadames.
Pianist Eric Zimmermann performs with his Jazz Trio @ Manulife Building 515 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA.
Another First Ladies Dinner Party! Hello: My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. Coming this Thursday October 28th I am playing piano at Bruce’s Restaurant for another First Ladies Dinner Party from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Every so often the Elks Club First Ladies get together to honor a visiting member and it is usually quite a party! Bruce’s Restaurant is a Bar and Steak House 12623 Imperial Hwy Santa Fe Springs, CA (562) 868-4660 Solo Piano The piano is really an orchestra at my fingertips. As a pianist I can play nearly any style of music. Piano is a great accompaniment instrument for a Vocalist or other solo instrument like a Flute or Violin or Guitar. Keyboard is portable and perfect for outdoor locations or for locations where a piano is not available. Here I am in the Rose Bowl playing a party for the mayor of Pasadena. Check out Solo Piano Song List Solo Piano Video	Eric Zimmermann Pianist, Band Leader DJ and Master of Ceremonies Sunset Tower Hotel This past Wednesday I played a short program at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Los Angeles with Soprano Cynthia Casey. The evening celebrated classic Hollywood and featured popular songs in motion pictures. Selections we sang included: Hooray For Hollywood, Wink and A Smile, Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man Of Mine, The Sound of Music, Almost Like Being In Love, There’s No Business Like Show Business... everybody sang along. Yup, we had fun!
Elegant Music Jazz Trio Live Jazz Trio Video	Jazz Trio Performance Adding Drums and String Bass to Piano creates a trio that can play everything from Jazz to Dance Music. I love playing with my jazz trio. This Friday October 30th we will be performing in the lobby of the Manulife Building 515 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Among other prominent businesses the Manulife building is home to the offices of Classical KUSC. The occasion is a Halloween Ice Cream Social complete with a pumpkin carving contest! So in addition to playing Classic Jazz Standards we will be letting our hair down and playing Michael Jackson’s Thriller, The Monster Mash and enjoying a Hot Fudge Sundae or Root Beer Float! “Nice work if you can get it...” ...Speaking of great songs check out these songs my Jazz Trio plays: Jazz and Contemporary Music Song List
We just booked an interesting trio... ...Violin, Accordion and Piano for a holiday party. Very creative! I look forward to speaking with you about adding music to your holiday and year end celebrations. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader www.ElegantMusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795	Pianist Eric Zimmermann @ 601 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA.

Fri, Oct 15th, 2010 10:40 PM PDT

Christmas & Holiday Music from ElegantMusic.com & LAPartyEntertainment.com

Christmas & Holiday Music from ElegantMusic.com & LAPartyEntertainment.com
Lance Richard, Sheila, Eric and Sara Anne Zimmermann @ "The Oaks"	Oh my, look at the time! As of this writing there are: 80 days before new year’s eve... 73 shopping days left before Kwanzaa Dec 26 through Jan 1st. Traditions include: Visiting family and friends, gift giving and great food... 72 shopping dates left before Christmas Dec. 25th. Traditions include: Visiting family and friends, gift giving and great food... 50 shopping dates left before the start of Chanukah Dec. 2nd through Dec. 9th. Traditions i tnclude: Visiting family and friends, gift giving and great food... 392 shopping dates left before Ramadan 2011 Aug. 1st through Aug. 30th. Traditions include: Visiting family and friends, gift giving and great food... ...and my kids being kids want to celebrate them all! Any reason for a party. In fact, just popping popcorn at my house makes a party. Sara and Lance are growing up so fast. It seems like we were just celebrating Saint Patrick's Day and Easter... then fireworks on the lawn of the Rose Bowl. At the end of the summer during school break we took a family trip to "The Oaks" a mountain retreat and extension of the Fair Oaks Academy run by Jane & Bob Warner where Lance and Sara go to school. Fair Oaks Academy
Life is moving faster! OK the holidays are already upon us! How did that happen? I think it happened when we were not looking. It's funny how we become more aware of the details of an important occasion as that important date approaches. Sheila and I see this all the time when we meet a couple who have just started planning their wedding (about 1 year away) and they think “oh, we’ve got time.” Not having been married before they have only a partial idea of what it will take to put their wedding together. Very often the groom knows he is getting married but really “has no idea” of the behind the scenes planning necessary to pull off a successful wedding. Oops! I advise every groom to jump in there and come up to speed on the wedding plans. I think about 2 months before a wedding it really sinks in that “hey, this is really going to happen” and then minutes before the ceremony, comes the present time realization... “hey, this is really happening!” Wedding Planning Wedding Ideas More Wedding Ideas	(Langham Horseshoe Garden) Photo by Lensa Productions Becoming aware of one’s surroundings and responsibilities is a good thing. Like the coming of the holidays life starts moving faster toward a deadline and things seem to jump out and demand our attention. Whether you are planning a wedding or holiday party... or doing both at the same time! ...life is moving faster.
Create the holidays... The holidays that we experience are in many ways created by everyone’s contribution. The other day when it was cold and raining I went to the store with a warm Santa hat on. It turned heads! I got smiles. Strangers struck up conversations... and you should have seen the faces of the kids light up! Soloists... ...are perfect for house parties, dinner parties and family gatherings. Solo Piano Solo Harp Solo Guitar Duos, Trios & Quartets... Larger ensembles are ideal for office parties and official gatherings. A Jazz Trio or Classical Quartet playing holiday music is always fun. Duos, Trios and Quartets Jazz Trio	Great music... ...sets a festive atmosphere and along with “great food and gift giving” is part of creating the holidays. DJ Dance Music... ...is perfect for evening events such as company parties and year end events. DJ Dance Music Dance Floor Surround Sound Planning music is a lot of fun! There can be several parts to a large event. Each part can have its own music: Cocktail hour - Music Dinner hour - Music Program/Presentation - Sound System, Microphone, Master of Ceremonies Dancing - Music Call us. Talk with us about your wedding or special event. We can help you choose an ensemble to fit your event and budget. See Live Music and DJ Packages
Sheila and I wish you the very best holiday season and a happy new year! Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ / Master of Ceremonies, Pianist, Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795 PS: If you need inspiration to get into the holiday mood don't wait for a cold rainy day. Put on some Christmas music. Then bake something: a turkey or a pumpkin pie or some yams or sweet potato or make some hot chocolate. If you have a fireplace, put on a fire... ...or you can always go to the store wearing a Santa hat...	By the way we have 2 Holiday CDs you can purchase. "Elegant Chamber Music for Christmas" (shown) and "Christmas Forever".

Mon, Oct 4th, 2010 8:52 PM PDT

Elegant Music Performs @ Almansor Court

Hear the Elegant Music Quartet perform live! Hello! My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. This Tuesday October 5th the Elegant Music Quartet will perform at the Almansor Court bridal show from 6:30 - 9:00 PM. The Ensemble will include Sheila on Flute, Teri Parker on Violin, Harry Gilbert on Cello and yours truly on Keyboard.	Elegant Music Quartet
Lakeside Gazebo at Almansor Court	Almansor Court This is a great opportunity to hear us play and talk with us about your wedding. We will be performing in the Lake View Room. Almansor Court 700 S. Almansor St. Alhambra, Ca 91801 TEL: 626-570-4600 info@almansorcourt.com Almansor Court
Meet the artists... It is easy: Come to the bridal show; ask questions; make requests; get ideas for your wedding. Complementary food tasting. See you there. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ / Master of Ceremonies, Pianist, Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795 PS: Check out Welcome To Elegant Music Video	Eric Zimmermann DJ and Master of Ceremonies Pianist & Band Leader Photograph by Michael Delmonte

Thu, Sep 23rd, 2010 9:07 AM PDT

We had fun performing at the University Club of Pasadena Bridal Show

University Club of Pasadena Hello! My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. Sunday September 12, 2010 Sheila and I performed at the University Club of Pasadena with our quartet of Flute, Violin, Cello and Keyboard. The University Club “the center of the universe” for scientists and aerospace innovators has quite a history. The “stellar names” who have graced these halls are truly “out of this world”: Dr. Albert A. Michelson, “measured the speed of light” Edwin Hubbell, “the existence of galaxies other than our own” Albert Einstein... So our quartet was right at home when we played "Fly Me To The Moon", "Stairway To Heaven" and "Sweet Escape" by Gwen Steffani. Elegant Music specializes in traditional and contemporary music for parties and weddings here on earth. See: Live Music and DJ Wedding Packages Planning a wedding is not rocket science... it is much more serious than that! Actually planning a wedding really is a lot of fun and a lot of work all at the same time so as you "launch into wedding planning" you should have help. Contact the "down to earth" Terry Bankston Director of Catering at the The University Club and arrange a tour of this Pasadena landmark.	Elegant Music Quartet Live Music - Quartets - Live Bands Eric Zimmermann - DJ/Master of Ceremonies
Sharaga Studios	Wedding Professionals There were several exhibiters at this show that caught my eye and sweet tooth: Hilton Pasadena (great location!) Contact: Donna Meyers Director of Catering www.pasadena.hilton.com Hansen Cakes (butter cream frosting, yum!) www.handsoncakes.com I Love Candy Buffets (chocolate anyone!) www.ilovecandybuffets.com Spectacular Design & Florals (their name says it all!) www.spectacularflorals.com Our good friends photographers Lloyd and Shirley Sharaga also exhibited. Check out their website. Sharaga Studios. By the way Lloyd and Shirley are also ballroom dance instructors and are a beautiful couple to watch on the dance floor!
You are invited... Sheila and I have been providing music and announcing weddings, parties and special events for over 20 years; we love what we do and from time to time meet someone that we had performed for at their wedding. As it turns out we ran into Elizabeth (one of our brides from 15 years ago) who is now Finance Administrator at the University Club! It was great to talk to her again. She recalled how she and her fiancé enjoyed meeting with us at our home and how we played for them and helped them work out music for their wedding ceremony and reception. See: Choosing Wedding Ceremony Music You are invited to our home where Sheila and I can play for you. Working out music for your wedding is easy when you can hear it... ...it’s actually quite creative and fun. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ / Master of Ceremonies, Pianist, Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795	Eric and Sheila Zimmermann - Elegant Music

Sun, Sep 12th, 2010 7:30 AM PDT

Elegant Music Performs @ University Club of Pasadena

Hear the Elegant Music Quartet perform live! Hello! My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. This coming Sunday September 12th the Elegant Music Quartet will perform at the prestigious University Club of Pasadena during the “Here Come The Brides” bridal show. This is a perfect opportunity to hear us play and talk with us about your wedding. We will be performing near the show registration just off the main entrance across from the University Club display booth. The University Club of Pasadena 175 North Oakland Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 818-793-5157 Meet the artists; ask questions; make requests; get ideas for your wedding. Doors open at 12:00 with a fashion show at 2:00.	Eric Zimmermann at the Terranea Bridal Show Photo by Michael Chuck - Magic Images On Line Elegant Music Quartet
Performances This summer Elegant Music provided a variety of music for just about every occasion imaginable: Flute and Piano - St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Los Angeles. Beautiful sanctuary; great acoustics; inspiring wedding ceremony. Elegant Music 6 Piece Band performed in the Main Ballroom of the Four Seasons Westlake for the Providence Medical Center of Tarzana Gala. I played a very nice grand piano in the foyer of the ballroom for the cocktail hour and then the band played dinner and dance music throughout the evening. Vocalist Karla Kelly sang everything from Top 40 to Swing. Violin, Cello and Flute - Sheila performed with a Classical Trio for a luncheon at the Oakmont Country Club. The Oakmont is a beautiful Country Club in Glendale; very close to our home in Altadena. Solo Piano at a beautiful home in San Marino for a surprise engagement party. The romantic groom and the bride’s family had been planning this for months. It’s hard to keep that kind of a secret but with careful planning and the help of several friends they pulled it off. I am sure with this kind of teamwork and creativity that their wedding will be amazing!	Jazz Trio downtown LA on Figueroa Street at the Manu Life Building for their summer Ice Cream Social just before the Fourth of July weekend. In addition to fun jazz and classic rock we also performed some patriotic music including Sousa marches. Note: This building has a beautiful foyer with amazing acoustics, perfect for live music. Appropriately this building houses the offices of Public Radio Station KUSC. DJ/MC and Pianist - Wedding on the Dandeana Yacht in Marina Del Rey. Weddings really bring a family together. I especially enjoyed working with the mother of the bride who was the major organizing force for this wedding. There was an amazing toast made by the father of the bride that I am sure everyone is still talking about. I performed Solo Piano as guests boarded the boat and during the cocktail hour and also conducted the festivities as their DJ and Master of Ceremonies. Sheila and I were back at the Four Seasons Westlake to perform for a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The creative client chose a Quartet of Flute, Violin, Harp and Piano. This was a beautiful wedding coordinated by veteran wedding and party coordinator Carol Rosen. And this was only July! I’ll tell you about August events in another e-mail. Photograph by Michael Chuck Magic Images On Line
Bridal Show Sheila and I look forward to seeing you at the bridal show this Sunday September 12th at the University Club Pasadena. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann, DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader www.ElegantMusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795	Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies Pianist and Band Leader

Wed, Aug 25th, 2010 8:00 AM PDT

DJ/MC Dance Music Special Issue Part 3 Master of Ceremonies

Hello: My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. This is the 3rd issue in the series of articles about the responsibilities of a DJ. In the first issue we addressed how to plan great music for your party. In the second issue we discussed how music can be focused on the dance floor contributing to the party atmosphere. In this issue we will discuss the responsibilities of your Master of Ceremonies.	Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies
	Master of Ceremonies The Master of Ceremonies is the representative of the host. At a wedding he is the representative of the groom and bride to their guests. The Master of Ceremonies or “MC” sets the tone of the evening. He is the man out front. A professional master of ceremonies is organized and helpful with a friendly demeanor. The job of the Master of Ceremonies is to: Direct the attention of the audience... Make announcements and... Conduct the festivities. Many couples I meet with express concern about how their MC will conduct himself during their event. They “don’t want the MC to talk too much” or to “steal the show.” As an MC for a wedding I always work from a script that has been approved ahead of time by the bride and her coordinator. We have all heard inappropriate remarks, wise cracks and “improvisation” done by a DJ/MC who plain and simple “wasn’t working from a script.” For your piece of mind ask your MC to present you with a script for your approval. Check out these scripted videos: Welcome To Elegant Music - Video How To Tie A Bow Tie - Video
An “itinerary” is different than a “script.” Just because you have an itinerary this does not mean that you have a script. (An itinerary is a list of generalized events listed in sequence.) A script would be the specific communication; what is said: "Good evening and welcome to the the..." "Congratulations to the family and friends of..." "At this time please join me in welcoming..."	Photograph by Michael Delmonte
	The unique relationship between your master of ceremonies and your event coordinator. The coordinator always works (ahead of the event) setting up the next thing for the master of ceremonies to do. For example: "The Champagne Toast." 1. The coordinator makes sure the banquet captain has champagne glasses filled on all the tables. 2. Then the coordinator locates the next presenter and informs him he is next to speak. 3. Finally the coordinator cues the MC to announce the next presenter for the champagne toast. If there is no coordinator then the MC needs to do the steps the coordinator would have done: 1. Locate the banquet captain to make sure the champagne has been poured. 2. Make sure the next presenter is in the room and informs him that he is next to speak and... 3. Announces the next presenter for the champagne toast. If the MC doesn’t do these necessary steps he is in danger. In fact, if the MC makes an announcement that doesn’t happen (because it wasn’t set up) then that MC loses credibility with that audience and his job for the rest of the night is that much harder. “Ladies and gentlemen! May I have your attention please?!” etc., etc., etc. If you see an MC struggling to get everyone's attention he either lost credibility earlier in the evening or never established it in the first place. There are many things that go on behind the scene that the public is unaware of at a special event... and that is the way it should be. During an event, event professionals work hard to make it look easy. Unless you are an experienced event professional you may have only a partial idea of what it will take to execute a successful event for your guests. Check out this helpful article: Should I Get A Wedding Coordinator?
Are you getting the help you need? Many parts will come together on the day of your special event. (These parts can be floating around as ideas known only to you.) It is best to get your ideas down on paper in proper sequence and into the hands of an event professional in charge of your event. I find when a bride sees her wedding reception itinerary written out with scripted announcements (as it will happen) she experiences relief. She knows that she has been understood; that her wedding reception itinerary and announcements are complete. With this step done copies are given to the caterer, photographer, videographer, etc. and everything goes smoothly. Now the bride or host can put their attention on other things and enjoy their special event. For event professionals who are familiar with how a special event is conducted even they breathe a sigh of relief when someone hands them a scripted itinerary. Having this they can predict what will happen and be ready when important events occur; and everything goes smoothly. See this helpful article: Wedding Stress	Master of Ceremonies
	To summarize this series... The responsibilities of a DJ are: Play the right music at the right time... Provide great sound by focusing dance music on the dance floor not toward seated guests and... Professional Master of Ceremonies. There is much more to talk about but these are the basics. Though I have put this "Master of Ceremonies" item 3rd in this series this is probably the most important item; to conduct the festivities. Are you getting the help you need? Call me; I look forward to speaking with you about your ideas for your event. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ and Master of Ceremonies Pianist and Band Leader www.Elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com. PS: If you missed any of these issues you can see them on the first page of www.elegantmusic.com as part of my blog.

Mon, Aug 9th, 2010 11:32 PM PDT

Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies - Special Issue Part 2

Hello: My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. There are 3 important parts to consider when hiring a DJ for your special event: Play The Right Music... Great Sound Professional Master of Ceremonies In the first issue we discussed “Play the right music at the right time” and how to put together great music for your party. In this issue we will discuss “Great Sound”.
	The Loud DJ Problem (Standard DJ 2 speaker setup) We have all experienced a DJ that is too loud. Some guests are enjoying themselves on the dance floor and other guests who are seated are hearing too much music and may complain “it’s too loud!” or may say nothing and just leave. Dancers say "Turn it up!" Seated guests say "Turn it down!" I don't think DJs are inconsiderate; as wedding professionals they want to please their clients. As diplomatically as possible they will compromise between the conflicting desires of the guests; unfortunately then no one is happy. Actually the problem lies with the 2 speaker DJ set up; most DJs project music throughout the room from only 2 speakers. Usually guests are seated at tables around the dance floor where the volume is highest. Very often the music is too loud even for dancers and so dancers move back away from the speakers. This situation is all too common at weddings and parties. “Well, that’s just the way it is” or “Nothing can be done about it” or “You can’t please all of the people all of the time” is acceptance of this otherwise avoidable situation. Some of your guests haven’t seen each other in years and will want to talk and “catch up with each other” while others want to dance. The ideal for a DJ is to have dancers on the dance floor and keep them there by playing great dance music. So naturally a DJ will pump up the volume to keep up the energy of the party. It would be a shame to have your party or wedding reception ruined by high dance floor volumes bouncing all over the room. What‘s the solution?
Elegant Music Dance Floor Surround Sound I have discovered the solution is simple! I bring 2 additional speakers for a total of 4 and place one speaker on each corner of the dance floor facing in to the dancers. As a result the music is focused on the dance floor and I can play at half normal dance floor volumes! Unfocused sound is not bouncing all over the room. For the dancers the sound is not coming from one annoying source but seems to come from all around. Any where on the dance floor the music sounds great. The room volume is not too loud; talkers can carry on a conversation and dancers can dance; all in the same room! Everybody is happy. The Biltmore Crystal Ballroom is a big room and seats 400 guests. Andrea and David chose Dance Floor Surround Sound for their wedding reception and you can see from the video everyone had a good time. See Biltmore Wedding - Dance Music Video Here is a helpful article I have written about Dance Floor Surround Sound: Worried that your DJ will be too loud?
Eric Zimmermann - DJ / Master of Ceremonies	You are spending thousands of dollars... It would be unacceptable to have only part of your guests enjoying themselves. You are spending thousands of dollars for your wedding or special event and you want everyone to have a good time. Elegant Music Dance Floor Surround Sound is one way to create a festive atmosphere for all of your guests. I look forward to speaking with you about your wedding or special event. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ and Master of Ceremonies Pianist and Band Leader www.Elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com. PS: In this issue we discussed Dance Floor Surround Sound. In the next issue (DJ/MC Dance Music - Special Issue Part 3) we will discuss... ...the responsibilities of your: Master of Ceremonies - MC

Sun, Aug 1st, 2010 11:59 AM PDT

Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies - Special Issue Part 1

Eric Zimmermann DJ/Master of Ceremonies - Special Issue Part 1
There are 3 parts to my DJ Service: Play the Right Music... Great Sound Professional Master of Ceremonies...	Hello: My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. There are several hats a DJ wears; he is responsible for many things. I have divided these into 3 parts. Each of these parts are simple by themselves; together they create a much bigger effect. Here is the first part...
Photograph by Michael Delmonte	Play the Right Music... Part of the job for a DJ is to play the right music at the right time. Each audience is unique. Each location is unique. It’s fascinating to me to talk to people about dance music. I especially like discovering new music to add to my library. As a DJ for a wedding I always talk to the couple about music they like... With their permission I also consult their parents and any other VIPs for their requests. And finally... ...I also like to talk to the “party animals” who will be attending to get their dance music requests. This sort of “homework” is done before hand. The results are compiled. Specific music is worked into the itinerary. On the night of the event I know what to play and everybody has fun.
Biltmore Wedding As a DJ I always keep track of the music that I play. Andrea and David were married at the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel. The Elegant Music Quartet performed for their wedding ceremony in the Emerald Room. The music requested by Andrea and David for their wedding reception in the Crystal Ballroom was very specific and illustrates their individuality. Music requested: Party Music from the 60s! Here is what I played: Signed Sealed Delivered/Stevie Wonder Shout/Isley Brothers Shake/Sam Cooke Thank You (Forlettinme Be My Self)/Sly Stone Get Up I Feel Like A Sex Machine/James Brown Sweet Soul Music/Arthur Conley... ...Can't Get Next To You, I/Temptations Temptations Twistin' the Night Away/Sam Cooke Baby Workout/Jackie Wilson Hold On I'm Coming/Sam & Dave You Can't Hurry Love/Diana Ross It's Your Thing/Isley Brothers Dance To The Music/Sly Stone I Can't Help My Self/Four Tops Four Tops I Want To Take You Higher/Sly Stone Baby Love/Diana Ross Wonderful World/Sam Cooke Money (Thats What I Want)/Barrett Strong Another Saturday Night/Sam Cooke In The Summertime/Mongo Jerry You Can Get It If You Really Want/Jimmy Cliff Baby I Love You/The Ronettes Wonderful World, Beautiful People/Jimmy Cliff Sloop John B./Beach Boys Beach Boys Groovin'/The Young Rascals Secret Agent Man/Johnny Rivers It's My Party/Leslie Gore Take A Letter Maria/R.B. Greaves Seventh Son, The/Johnny Rivers Grazing In the Grass/Hugh Masekela Love Is All Around/The Troggs Let the Good Times Roll/Ray Charles Theme from "Route 66"/Route 66 Orchestra The Game of Love/The Mindbenders & Wayne Fontana Chapel Of Love/Darlene Love The Happening/Diana Ross Downtown/Petula Clark It's Not Unusual/Tom Jones...	...That's Why (I Love You So)/Jackie Wilson Beat Goes On, The/Cher Sugar Sugar/Archies, The (Today I Met) The Boy I'm Gonna Marry/The Crystals Reach Out I'll Be There/Four Tops Four Tops Land of 1000 Dances/Wilson Pickett Footloose (From "Footloose")/Kenny Loggins Happy Together/Turtles, The Many Rivers to Cross/Jimmy Cliff Nothing Can Change This Love/Sam Cooke You Don't Have to Say You Love Me/Dusty Springfield Unchain My Heart/Ray Charles I'll Take You There/The Staple Singers Casino Royal/Billy Strange Tell Him/Exciters, The Exciters Matilda/Harry Belafonte Oh Happy Day/Edwin Hawkins Singers Sitting in Limbo/Jimmy Cliff (Night Time Is) The Right Time/Ray Charles See Biltmore Wedding - Elegant Music YouTube Dance Music Video Music requested: Party Music from the 60s! See Athenaeum Wedding - Elegant Music YouTube Dance Music Video Music requested: Hip Hop, Top 40, Disco and Arabic music! See music played at great parties.
DJ and Master of Ceremonies - Eric Zimmermann	Play The Right Music... ...at The Right Time What music do you like to dance to? What music would your guests like to dance to? Finding out can be a lot of fun. I look forward to hearing your ideas. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ and Master of Ceremonies Pianist and Band Leader www.Elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795 PS: In this issue we discussed requests and how to put together music for a party everyone can enjoy. In the next issues we will discuss: Great Sound (that all of your guests will appreciate) Master of Ceremonies or MC (responsibilities of)

Tue, Jul 27th, 2010 4:59 PM PDT

Weddings at Athenaeum and Clougherty Chapel - Elegant Music

Good people make the world go 'round. Hello! My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Band Leader. Good people do make the world go round. I love it when good people find each other and decide to create a life together. In planing their guest list they invite other good people... who in turn meet each other... and during the course of the event recognize that they have many things in common and new friendships form. And in many ways the world becomes that much better. It was very evident at these weddings and special events that the guests were very happy for the celebrants and very much enjoyed the company of each other.	Athenaeum - Pasadena, CA.
Elegant Music Jazz Trio Jazz Trio Video Jazz Trio Song List	Beautiful Clougherty Chapel - Great acoustics! On Saturday June 12, 2010 Martin and Barbara brought their families together to witness their getting married at Clougherty Chapel Loyola High School. The chapel has classic stained glass windows, tall ceilings and sound reflective surfaces that provide great acoustics for live music. Bridesmaid, family member and Soprano Lisa Reilly performed with our quartet. No microphone; what a performance! After the ceremony guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing. at Lucques Restaurant 8487 Melrose (at La Cienega). I had a great time playing with my Jazz Trio (Keyboard, String Bass and Drums). You gotta try the ribs at Lucques! (pronounced “Luke”)
Athenaeum Wedding - Pasadena On Saturday June 19th I had a lot of fun being the DJ and Master of Ceremonies for Rami and Monika’s wedding reception at the Athenaeum in Pasadena. Elegant Music also provided live music in several locations going simultaneously: Harpist Elaine Litster performed for the wedding ceremony on “the steps” just off “the lawn”... Elaine then played for the cocktail hour in the main lounge (indoors). There is a terrace off the main lounge where the Elegant Music quartet performed also during the cocktail hour (outdoors). Sheila Zimmermann - Flute, Teri Parker - Violin, Harry Gilbert - Cello, Eric Zimmermann - Piano/Keyboard. The quartet then moved into the dining room and continued performing during dinner. Elegant Music Quartets	Athenaeum - Pasadena, CA.
Athenaeum Wedding - Pasadena Dance Music Requests Rami and Monika requested a variety of dance music including Top 40 and Hip Hop with a little bit of Arabic music too. As a DJ I keep track of the dance music I play at every event. Here is some of the dance music I played for their guests. Everybody knew the lyrics to the songs and boy did they dance... ...You should see the YouTube video! Athenaeum Wedding Reception Video - DJ Eric Zimmermann Visit www.LAPartyEntertainment.com and see song lists from great parties... Song Lists Welcome to Elegant Music - Video DJ / Master of Ceremonies - Eric Zimmermann	10:56 PM Don't Stop the Music/Rihanna 10:53 PM We Are Family/Sister Sledge 10:51 PM Fly Me To The Moon/Frank Sinatra 10:48 PM La La La /Lebanese 10:45 PM The Great Love /Lebanese 10:43 PM Pump It/Black Eyed Peas 10:40 PM You're The First, The Last,/Barry White 10:37 PM Right Round/Flo Rida 10:34 PM Baby Got Back/Sir Mix-a-Lot 10:31 PM Play That Funky Music/Wild Cherry 10:27 PM Dancing Queen/ABBA 10:25 PM Get Me Bodied/Beyoncé 10:22 PM Dance To The Music/Sly Stone 10:20 PM I Can't Help My Self/Four Tops Four Tops 10:17 PM Bust A Move/Young MC 10:14 PM Ice Ice Baby/Vanilla Ice 10:12 PM Temperature/Sean Paul 10:07 PM Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough/Michael Jackson 10:05 PM SexyBack/Justin Timberlake 10:02 PM Pon de Replay (Radio Edit)/Rihanna 10:00 PM Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)/Beyoncé 9:57 PM I Want You Back/Jackson 5 9:52 PM Love Shack/B-52's 9:50 PM Boom Boom Pow/Black Eyed Peas 9:46 PM I'm In Miami Trick (Radio Edit)/LMFAO 9:42 PM California Love/2Pac, Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman 9:40 PM Stripper, The/David Rose 9:39 PM I'm Too Sexy/Right Said Fred Right Said Fred 9:36 PM Where My Girls At?/702 9:26 PM I Gotta Feeling/Black Eyed Peas 9:23 PM MA TISTIHI/Emad Sayyah 9:20 PM Lets Dance /Lebanese
Angeles National Golf Club	A New Wedding and Special Event Location! You can think back and recall someone you knew who really cared about you and who profoundly effected your life. I had the opportunity to perform Solo Piano music for a retirement party at the Angeles National Golf Club. The honoree is a dynamic individual who helped guide her students to “Do the right thing”. The inspiring toasts and presentations attested to her dedication and positive effect she had on so many during her years of service. Angeles National is a beautiful new facility just off the 210 Freeway in Sunland. The brunch there is not to be believed; you have to experience it! Contact Carrie Contrares Director of Catering and Special Events - 818.951.8771, ext. 133 or via email at carrie@angelesnational.com.
Your Ideas... I find that the enjoyment of any event has something to do with the contribution toward the purpose of the event by those in attendance. The host, the celebrants and the guests all bring something to the event and the experience is made more meaningful because it is shared by many. Have fun planing your event! I look forward to speaking with you about your ideas. Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann DJ and Master of Ceremonies Pianist and Band Leader www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795	Eric Zimmermann

Sat, Jun 19th, 2010 12:47 PM PDT

DJ Eric Zimmermann performs for 54th Anniversary of Neil Aircraft

Friday June 18th I had a great time performing for the 54th Anniversary Company Bar-B-Que for Neil Aircraft. We ate great food, played games and gave out awards. Lots of fun!

Here is some of what I played:

6/18/10 2:09 PM Best Years Of Our Lives/Baha Men Baha Men
6/18/10 1:49 PM Baila Casanova (Spanish)/Paulina Rubio
6/18/10 1:47 PM Arrancame el Corazon/Maná
6/18/10 1:42 PM Get Ready For This/2 Unlimited
6/18/10 1:40 PM Tequila/Champs, The
6/18/10 1:39 PM I Feel Fine/Beatles Beatles
6/18/10 1:35 PM Flashdance - What a Feeling
6/18/10 1:34 PM Datin' With No Dough/Royal Crown Revue
6/18/10 1:32 PM All Around The World/Cooler Kids
6/18/10 1:31 PM A Mover la Colita/La Sonora Dinamita
6/18/10 1:28 PM A la Hora Que Me Llamen Voy/Jose Alberto
6/18/10 1:27 PM A Little Less Conversation/Elvis Presley
6/18/10 1:23 PM As Good As I Once Was/Toby Keith
6/18/10 1:20 PM Krazy (feat. Lil Jon)/Pitbull
6/18/10 1:16 PM Balia/Los Ilegales
6/18/10 1:13 PM A Soltarte-Don Chezina Y DJ BLASS/don chezina
6/18/10 1:10 PM Boom, Boom, Boom Boom!!
6/18/10 1:03 PM Say Hey (I Love You) [feat. Cherine Anderson]
6/18/10 12:58 PM Alejandro/Lady GaGa
6/18/10 12:54 PM Caraluna/Bacilos
6/18/10 12:51 PM Break Your Heart (feat. Ludacris)/Taio Cruz
6/18/10 12:48 PM Busco/Magisterio
6/18/10 12:44 PM Winner (feat. Justin Timberlake & T.I.)/Jamie Foxx
6/18/10 12:41 PM We Are the Champions/Queen
6/18/10 12:27 PM 123 alay alay alay/Ricky Martin
6/18/10 12:22 PM Brindemos/Magia Negra "Kiki"
6/18/10 12:18 PM A Man Size Job/Janiva Magness
6/18/10 12:15 PM All My Loving/Los Manolos Los Manolos
6/18/10 12:07 PM Boogie Shuffle/Shrek Shrek
6/18/10 12:04 PM Barco a Venus
6/18/10 11:59 AM Baila Esta Cumbia/Ab Quintanilla III & Kumbia Kings
6/18/10 11:56 AM A Dios le Pido/Juanes
6/18/10 11:51 AM Baba O'Riley/The Who
6/18/10 11:47 AM American Boy (feat. Kanye West)/Estelle
6/18/10 11:44 AM Amor, Amor/Gypsy Kings
6/18/10 11:41 AM Love Me Do/Beatles Beatles
6/18/10 11:37 AM All I Wanna Do/Sheryl Crow
6/18/10 11:32 AM Already Gone/Tanya Tucker
6/18/10 11:27 AM And She Was/Talking Heads
6/18/10 11:17 AM Accidentally In Love/Counting Crows
6/18/10 11:02 AM 26 Miles (Santa Catalina)/The Four Preps
6/18/10 10:59 AM A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action/Toby Keith
6/18/10 10:57 AM 1-2-3/Len Barry
6/18/10 10:54 AM Heat Wave /Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
6/18/10 10:48 AM Beach Boys Medley/Beach Boys, The
6/18/10 10:43 AM (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again/L.T.D.

DJ Eric Zimmermann www.elegantmusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795

Wed, Jun 16th, 2010 4:31 PM PDT

DJ Eric Zimmermann performs for 54th Anniversary Party of Neil Aircraft

DJ Eric Zimmermann performs for 54th Anniversary Party of Neil Aircraft

Coming Friday June 18th DJ / Master of Ceremonies Eric Zimmermann of Elegant Music will perform dance music for the 54th Anniversary Party and barbeque of Neil Aircraft.

Eric will be providing Dance Floor Surround Sound for the 200 plus guests.
www.ElegantMusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795

Wed, Jun 16th, 2010 3:58 PM PDT

Elegant Music plays Loyola High School's Clougherty Chapel and Lucques Restaurant

On Saturday June 12th the Elegant Music Quartet played for the wedding of Loyola High School alumnus Martin Foley to Barbara Reilly at Clougherty Chapel on the campus of Loyola High School.

Here is the wedding ceremony program:

5:30 - 6:00 Prelude Music as guests arrive. (Quartet)

Officiant and Groom 2 mothers with escorts
Music: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, J.S. Bach

Family processional
Music: Somewhere Over the Rainbow H. Arlen

Bride and her 2 sons
Music: Velocity Of Love, S. Ciani

Vocal Performance - Lisa Reilly
Music: Laudate Dominum, Mozart

Vocal Performance - Lisa Reilly
Music: All I Ask Of You, A.L. Webber

Recessional
Music: Wedding March, F. Mendelssohn

Post Recessional
Music: Hornpipe, G.F. Handel

After the wedding ceremony the bridal party and guests enjoyed dinner and dancing with the Elegant Music Jazz Trio at Lacques Restaurant 8474 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. 90069.

Eric Zimmermann
www.ElegantMusic.com and www.LAPartyEntertainment.com 626-797-1795