Film music · fully written-out
Urban Resonance Pianists · Cologne
Your playing. Our repertoire. Your stage.
We're looking for pianists for regular, paid live performances on a grand piano in Cologne. We currently play four evenings a week at Namos, with more bars, cafés and restaurants to follow.
- €25 per hour
- Grand piano on site
- Repertoire included
- No German required
The concept
Play, don't organise.
You play, we take care of the rest. We organise your performances and provide the repertoire and sheet music.
No need to put together your own programme. Learn the pieces once and play them at many performances, gaining live experience while earning money with your music.
The repertoire
80 pieces. Plenty of room for you.
Our repertoire consists of around 80 short, specially composed piano pieces and lead sheets.
Stylistically it moves between jazz, blues, pop, lounge, film music and neoclassical. Many pieces draw on the harmonies of well-known jazz standards. The mix of fully written-out miniatures and lead sheets leaves room for your own interpretation and improvisation.
You don't have to learn everything at once. You start with 40 pieces and build your repertoire step by step.
All sheet music is provided free of charge.
More listening and sheet music examples (5)
This is what the Urban Resonance repertoire sounds like. Have a listen and take a look at the scores.
Blues · fully written-out
Chord Impression 1
View sheet music (PDF)Swing · lead sheet
Jazz Fragment 3
View sheet music (PDF)Neoclassical · fully written-out
Tone Poem 1
View sheet music (PDF)Jazz ballad
Jazz Fragment 14
Romantic
Paysage
LiveLog
Your repertoire. Your scores. Your performances.
Our own musician app LiveLog keeps everything in one place: it provides your scores, accompanies you through each performance and documents the pieces you play.
LiveLog is part of every performance. We'll introduce you to it personally.
Pay
Your music gets paid.
€25 per hour
Each hour is 45 minutes of playing and a 15-minute break, and the full hour is paid.
+ €200 repertoire bonus
One-off payment for learning the repertoire, paid after your first five concerts.
You work as a freelancer and invoice your fee. Days and times are flexible, so it's easy to combine with your studies and other projects.
Who's behind it
From musician to musician.
Urban Resonance was founded by Giotto Roussies, composer and jazz pianist. He wrote the repertoire and will personally support you as you get started.
Already up and running: Namos in Cologne hosts regular live piano with Urban Resonance.
Who we're looking for
You love playing the piano?
- solid technique and musical expression
- enjoyment of different styles
- openness to a set repertoire
- reliability and enjoying playing independently
- a plus: experience with jazz, pop and improvisation
Music students and graduates are very welcome. No German required.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long is a performance?
It's flexible. Performances take place between 5:30 and 11 pm, and we'll agree on the exact times with you. Each hour is 45 minutes of playing and a 15-minute break.
How often will I play?
There are currently four performance evenings a week (in winter: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday), shared among our pianists. We'll agree together on how many you take on. Days and times may change, and new venues will add more dates.
Do I need to know all 80 pieces before starting?
No. You start with 40 and expand over time.
How am I paid?
As a freelancer: you invoice your performances. This is not an employment contract.
Where are the performances?
Currently at Namos in Cologne, on a grand piano. More venues are planned.
Do I need to speak German?
No.
Apply
Want to join?
We'd love to get to know you. Send us a short introduction and an audio or video sample of your playing. A link is enough.
We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Do you write your own music? With Urban Resonance Originals you can perform your pieces in Cologne cafés and earn GEMA royalties. → More about Originals (in German)