Schmidt and Nelson stand out from other classical musicians by engaging with their audiences during performances, sharing joy through engaging performances that highlight this. Their stunning performances speak for themselves!
Paul Anderson opened up The Piano Guys after owning a piano store in Utah and looking to market his business through YouTube. He invited pianist Jon Schmidt and then cellist Steven Sharp Nelson into his shop to practice, then created The Piano Guys YouTube channel as a promotional strategy.
They started as a gimmick to sell pianos
The Piano Guys started as an advertising gimmick to sell pianos, but their music videos have since earned them international renown. Comprised of pianists, cellists and producers combining classical themes with pop songs into unforgettable videos created with millions of YouTube subscribers worldwide and sold-out concerts across multiple continents, The Piano Guys are known for producing beautiful videos featuring music that blends classical themes with popular tunes that has earned them global renown.
As an effort to gain attention, some dealers post used pianos on eBay or Craigslist at prices too good to be true in order to draw customers’ interest in. While this saves money in dealer prep fees, it often leads to buyer dissatisfaction when their piano arrives home and differs substantially from what was promised online.
Another concern associated with purchasing pianos from eBay or Craigslist is that dealers frequently fail to tune them before shipping them out of the showroom, leading to significant differences in resale values between two identical-looking pianos.
They have more than 3 million subscribers on YouTube
The Piano Guys delivered an absolutely unforgettable performance. Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson are two talented musicians, yet have so much fun on stage together that their timings and movements are flawless; engaging the audience while engaging them as performers; also boasting great senses of humor that had people laughing throughout their performance.
The group hails from Southwestern Utah and began posting YouTube videos to promote their piano store. Since then, they have garnered an immense following among classical crossover and New Age enthusiasts alike.
Their music is distinct, yet competitive in its market space. In order to stand out, they need to be creative and different from competitors. Their style mixes classical instruments in unusual ways with pop music; and many covers are performed primarily using cello and piano. Their videos are captivating, and the band has traveled all over the world performing this remarkable music.
They have a unique blend of classical and pop
The Piano Guys are an entertainment powerhouse on YouTube with millions of subscribers and billions of views, boasting millions of subscribers and billions of views combined. Utilizing their skills, these guys use popular songs as inspiration to reinterpret them into unique music videos featuring exotic locations and diverse musical styles; their rendition of Coldplay’s “Paradise” for example features African beats as well as film score style delivery for maximum impact.
The Piano Guys have become widely renowned for their innovative blends of contemporary pop hits with classical themes. Their performances often inspire young people to pursue musical careers. Each member of The Piano Guys has found his or her own path to success, and truly want other musicians find theirs as well.
The group has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show and Katie Couric show. In 2014 they self-released three albums and two with Sony Masterworks; Wonders reached number 12 on Billboard’s Classical Crossover chart.
They are a Christian group
Paul Anderson, the owner of a piano shop in Southern Utah, had an idea to expand his business: having pianist Jon Schmidt and cellist Steven Sharp Nelson create music videos featuring incredible locations around the world that were uploaded onto YouTube and became immensely popular with viewers – soon becoming known as The Piano Guys. Anderson now acts as their videographer/producer while Schmidt and Sharp Nelson continue playing their instruments and singing vocals respectively.
The Piano Guys have become beloved performers, known for their upbeat sound that blends classical with pop music. Additionally, they add innovative spins on popular songs and holiday tunes alike. Their latest album showcases all their most-beloved tunes from over 10 years.
Many Christian artists have encountered temptation in the entertainment industry after finding success and fame, especially after experiencing success and fame themselves. Yet their peers usually offer them support to hold true to their beliefs and resist temptation – with potential rewards in store later for their efforts; one notable example being former Buffalo Springfield member and Poco founder Richie Furay who managed to maintain a Christ-centred testimony while touring his band.
