Vocalist assistance

“Mark is a brilliant accompanist and player. It’s important to me, a singer, that the accompaniment is on my side and Mark makes that happen. He’s fun and easy to work with – a singer’s pianist. Take heed singers, Mark Simon is a winner.”
- Nancy King, jazz vocalist sublime

Mark has also appeared in concert with vocalist Julie Kelly and has had vocalists such as Harry Connick Jr. and Nicolas Bearde “sit in” on Mark's gigs.

Vocalist services offered include:

• Accompaniment on gigs, recording sessions, and rehearsals.
• Collaboration on arrangements.
• Printed charts in your key.
• Transcription services.
• Experienced input; providing the vocalist with the tools and knowledge needed to better communicate with musicians.

"If I could sing well and enjoy the sound of my own voice, I would. I choose to leave singing to the vocalist. My job is to help them sound as good as they can.

With my experience as a teacher of music, vocal accompanist, producer and arranger, I have acquired a vision of what makes the vocals and the music work well together. Couple that with my flexible communication skills and my ingrained sense of empathy, I feel I am uniquely qualified to assist the vocalist."
- Mark

Email or call (503) 239-6207 to schedule an appointment or to consult with Mark.

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