Choose a piece
you already love.
Pick an existing piece from my repertoire. I'll make a fresh solo-piano recording especially for your order, with a personal message.
HAVE A LOOK AT THE REPERTOIRE ↓€15
A SMALL MUSICAL GIFT · MADE BY HANDMusic
Music
made for
you.
A piece of piano music, made personal. Choose something you already love — or let me create something completely new for someone who matters.
A little soundtrack for a big feeling. Or a very silly one.
LET'S MAKE SOME MUSIC ↗YOUR IDEA.
MY PIANO.
ONE LITTLE
MASTERPIECE.
MY PIANO.
ONE LITTLE
MASTERPIECE.
Not your average greeting card.
FOR BIRTHDAYS✳ FOR LOVE✳ FOR LAUGHS✳ FOR REMEMBERING✳ FOR NO REASON AT ALL✳ FOR BIRTHDAYS✳ FOR LOVE✳
01 / PICK YOUR ADVENTURE
Two ways in.
One lovely result.
Keep it simple. You choose the kind of music; I do the playing, recording and putting-it-all-together bit.
Choose a piece
Something that
doesn't exist yet.
I'll create an original composition or improvisation for your chosen person, memory or occasion. You don't need to direct the music — just tell me who it's for.
HOW IT WORKS ↓€30
02 / WHAT ARRIVES
The whole
little package.
Exactly the same package with either option. No hidden extras, no complicated menu.
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A video
A video recording of me performing your chosen or newly created piece.
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A personal message
Included every time. Supply your own wording, or give me a few details and I'll write it.
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WAV audio
High-quality audio for keeping, archiving and proper listening.
♫
MP3 audio
A handy version for phones, email and easy sharing.
03 / WHAT'S THE OCCASION?
Any reason
is a reason.
A musical gift doesn't need a grand occasion. It can be heartfelt, ridiculous, romantic, mischievous, or meaningful only to two people on the planet. Those are often the best ones.
Someone you love
Birthday, anniversary, wedding, new arrival — or just because.
Someone to remember
A person, a place, a friendship or a much-missed pet.
Someone to thank
A friend, teacher, colleague or anyone who made a difference.
Someone to tease
An affectionate roast, inside joke or gloriously silly dedication.
Yourself, obviously
Your own theme tune. Why should everybody else get one?
No reason whatsoever
No explanation required. Sometimes: why not?
04 / NO BIG PRODUCTION
Four steps.
That's it.
You don't need musical knowledge, a long brief or a PowerPoint presentation. Please don't send a PowerPoint presentation.
STEP 01
Get in touch
Tell me which option you want, who it's for and what you'd like the personal message to say.
STEP 02
Choose / tell me
For an existing piece, give me the title. For an original, tell me a little about the person or occasion.
STEP 03
I make it
I'll record the music and prepare the video, message and audio files.
STEP 04
It lands
Your little musical package arrives digitally, ready to enjoy, keep or share.
05 / THE REPERTOIRE
Find a tune.
Make it yours.
Choose a piece from the list below. Looking for something else? Just ask — your personal favourite may be possible too.
Zappa compositions
- Uncle Remus
- Treacherous Cretins
- Watermelon In Easter Hay
- Sleep Dirt
- Black Napkins
- The Idiot Bastard Son
- Blessed Relief
- Stink-foot
- Let's Make The Water Turn Black
- Mom & Dad
- Filthy Habits
- Eat That Question
- How Could I Be Such A Fool
- Son of Mr. Green Genes
- Camarillo Brillo
- Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance
Originals
- Let's Go, Girls and Boys
- Toets
- Milk
- Train 4
- Mr. Hoon To Budget
- In Shards
- Spring, Even Then
- Ribbons
- What They Did
- For Piano
- Noel
- An Improvisation MOST POPULAR
- Thesis II-A
Popular pieces
- My Way
- Yesterday
- Autumn Leaves
- Alice In Wonderland
- All The Things You Are
- Blue In Green
- Always A Woman
- My Funny Valentine
... and many more. Contact me and request your personal favourite.
06 / THE SMALL PRINT
Good to
know.
A few answers before you take the plunge. And if something isn't covered, just ask.
Do I need to know anything about music?
Not at all. Simply choose an existing piece or the original-music option, and tell me who it is for. No musical vocabulary or technical brief needed.
Can it be funny or deliberately silly?
Absolutely. It can be heartfelt, funny, playful, strange, dramatic, gloriously over the top — or even rude and insulting, if that's what the occasion calls for. The only boundaries: no political, religious or illegal references.
Can I request a particular style?
The original piece is my musical interpretation of your chosen person or occasion. You don't need to direct the composing process.
Can I keep it a surprise?
Of course. Tell me how and when you'd like to present it, and we'll plan the delivery around your surprise.
How long does it take?
That depends on my recording schedule. We'll agree on a realistic delivery date before I begin.
Can I ask for changes?
The recording is delivered as a finished performance, so there is no revision or correction round. That helps me keep the process — and the prices — simple.
How will I receive the files?
Digitally. You'll receive the personalised video and message, plus WAV and MP3 audio files.
Can I use the music commercially?
These recordings are intended as personal gifts and for private sharing. If you have a public, commercial or broadcast use in mind, please mention it before ordering.
GOT A PERSON? GOT AN IDEA?
Let's give it
a soundtrack.
Tell me who it's for, which option you fancy, and anything I should know. I'll take it from there.
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