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On WeddingWire since 2023
Last update: October 2024
Serving clientele in Toronto and surrounding areas, Jennifer Smele is in high demand as a professional wedding and event pianist, with more than three decades of professional experience. With a Master’s in Piano Performance from the University of Toronto, Jennifer's expertise spans all musical styles, from Classical to jazz standards as well as popular favourites from all eras.
Jennifer has a huge collection of original piano covers she has created to meet the personal musical requests of her clients and her 16-page repertoire list is updated monthly with more favourites.
In addition to weddings, Jennifer enjoys playing corporate events, cocktail hours and dinner receptions, funerals/celebrations of life, retirement home events, and religious services.
Jennifer also offers duo performances with her versatile cello partner and dear friend, Jose Shapero.
You won't be disappointed in the beauty and energy Jennifer communicates through her love of the piano. The service and care she provides have left many clients and their guests raving about not only the elegant piano music they enjoyed, but the superb experience they had working with her.
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I was fortunate to start piano lessons at the tender age of 6 years old after my mother insisted we purchase an upright piano for our small home. I still remember the salesman wooing us with "The Entertainer" and, from that day on, I was hooked.
The piano has been my life ever since. Being the high-acheiving, oldest of a very large family, I began studying Classical music seriously and passing piano exams. Eventually, I added 4 music degrees to my wall, including a Master's of Music from the University of Toronto.
In the meantime, I taught myself to improvise in jazz and popular styles and to read chord charts. I met lots of beautiful musicians to jam with along the way.
The piano has not only connected me with amazing people, it has given me the opportunity to be part of many special life moments in the lives of complete strangers. It has been an honour to provide the music for many funerals and wedding ceremonies.
In addition to performing, I run a piano studio in Brampton where I adore teaching and mentoring little pianists. I also travel throughout Ontario as a festival adjudicator and clinician, seeking to inspire the joy of music.
In my spare time, I practice yoga, participate weekly in a writing group, and pursue my other passions, ballroom and Latin dance.