How to Meet and Date a Pianist

Very often people from different walks of life have different lifestyles – like educationists and accountants tend to keep to a regular schedule, the lives of artists and innovators are marked more by spontaneity as well as alternate periods of frenzied creation and then ample leisure. If you are interested in meeting and dating a pianist in particular, here are a few things to keep in mind.

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Where to meet them

Events and venues centered on music would be the most effective way to meet single pianists. So watch out for concerts taking place in your city or enquire about musical soirees scheduled at private parties. While meeting established pianists may be slightly more difficult, it may be easier to meet budding pianists for the purpose of dating. Frequent cafes and pubs near music schools, attend performances put up by students of such schools – best of all, enroll into one of them yourself; you will not only have far higher chances of socializing with an attractive pianist but pick up or enhance a musical skill yourself.

Do a bit of homework

If dating a pianist, it may be a good idea to familiarize yourself with some of the greatest music ever composed for the instrument. While your pianist partner may not necessarily expect you to be an expert in the music, still some degree of awareness will go a long way in ensuring that you both have something common to talk about on your early dates. Many pianists are passionate about their craft and would love to tell you how they learned the instrument, as well as what role music plays in their lives. When you ask your date about his/her work, there is bound to be some talk about composers, symphonies, the famous orchestras, music schools and audiences across the world and if you can show that you are acquainted with at least some of these, your date will not only feel comfortable and encouraged to talk about him/herself but may end up being impressed about your level of awareness too. A little later on in your relationship, you may think of , offering your date thoughtful gifts that have to do with music. For instance, you might consider giving a music book or CD of the pianist's favorite artist. However at all events, show respect for his/her passion and especially instrument. Before you "tickle the ivories" in a pianist's home, always ask first. For a pianist, the piano is not a recreational aid but an object of reverence and inspiration and hence most likely a prized possession.

Be yourself too

While it is commendable that you should make an effort to find about something about piano music so as to facilitate easy conversation on your date, don’t go to the other extreme of mugging up facts and figures related to piano. This will not only seem artificial and forced but make your date wary of your excessive attempts to impress him/her. There is no need to try to be somebody else – the very fact that your pianist partner has agreed to go out with you implies that he/she is not looking for another piano expert as a date – if so, he/she would have had no problems in dating somebody from their own artistic community. Indeed the very purpose of dating is to open yourself to meet new people and have fresh experiences – it is only by getting to know varied people one can decide who he/she wants to be with in future and not with anybody else.

Where to go

In the early days of your dating, be prepared for dates to be organized around musical experiences. If you are not particularly crazy about music, be ready to explore new experiences and at least have an open mind. A night at the opera, a concert or even theater may be some great date ideas which you are likely to thoroughly enjoy with your pianist partner and who knows you may in the end discover that you like classical music after all. On the other hand if you are already a music lover, you will probably be delighted at finding a knowledgeable guide in your date who may be able to you the intricacies of classical music or the finer points of a symphony like no else has in the past – in result you will discover a whole new world of artistry, inspiration and the powerful appeal to emotions that is the hallmark of any great music. At the same time though, don’t make a habit of sticking to music oriented date activities. Your pianist partner is most likely dating a non-pianist in the hope of doing something different – so go and explore the outdoors on your next date – pack for a picnic and set off your with your bikes or go boating in a lake or a river. Look for fun venues like an amusement park or a zoo which can lessen the stress of having to deliver a flawless performance all the time that is common to all artists, including pianists. Alternatively have a quite date at home, watching a favorite DVD or cooking a romantic dinner. Exploring varied experiences not only keeps dates something to look forward to but in the end is an effective way not only to get to know a person.

Be supportive

However if you are thinking of seriously dating a pianist, you need to support his/her passion and even nurture it.  Be there when your date wishes to discuss his/her performances or share certain anxieties as well as triumphs. Don’t adopt an attitude of being bored by all this ‘piano-talk’, instead respect your date’s vocation and profession and recognize that he/she would sometimes require a partner as a sounding board for his/her own ideas about piano-playing. Likewise be prepared for your partner’s absence when he/she has to go for rehearsals, auditions and performances. Even if your partner is at home, he/she may be practicing for hours, often oblivious to your presence or even needs - at such times it is easy to feel ignored and your needs neglected. If you are serious about a life together, you may have to make space for your pianist partner’s passion in your life. In return your love life will not only be infused with music and creativity, but your partner will recognize as well as appreciate your support and love you all the more for it.