***Ranked #1 Pianist in Dallas*** by The Bash (July 2019)
At only 29 years of age, Austin Pruitt plays for “The Opus” at the Meyerson Symphony. With 12 years of classical training under renowned instructor Joan Applewhite, Austin has solidified himself as a highly sought after concert pianist in Dallas/Ft Worth. But Pruitt's range extends well beyond the classics - He's a show-stopping dynamo of a singing pianist belting out everything from Elton to Billy Joel to Barry Manilow to Jerry Lee Lewis with all 10 fingers flying up and down the keyboard in a blur. His electrifying, charismatic performances have earned him in July 2019 the coveted ranking of "#1 Pianist In the Dallas Metroplex" out of 103 pianists listed on The Bash (Gigmasters).
But Austin's musical accolades don't end there. He's also a prolific composer with singles that have sold worldwide in 5 continents through iTunes. His best-selling track "Ballad of The Stars" has been featured in multiple weddings and "La Jeune Fille" has been featured in a short film by the non-profit ChristianWorks. Austin has experience playing for weddings, parties, corporate events, fundraisers, worship services, wedding showers, dinner parties, and he has also volunteered orchestrating youth concerts at several senior living communities in Dallas.
Austin's technical prowess and musicality knows no limits as this rising young pianist is taking the Dallas metroplex by storm. The following are just a few reviews from colleagues and past clients:
"What a pleasure to have Austin Pruitt on our team here at the Meyerson Symphony Center. This promising young pianist is doing a fantastic job for us."
-Dave Alexander
*4 time Grammy Nominee*
*Musician Of The Year award winner*
"A thoroughly professional pianist, Austin Pruitt is at home in any repertoire from classics to jazz. If you book Austin, after he plays you will book him again. Our audience loved his piano concert. He attacks the keyboard with boldness and attitude"
--Barry Craft
International Operatic Tenor
Owner/Bachman Artists Management
Former member of "The Two Tenors"
“My restaurant, Toasted Coffee + Kitchen, had the pleasure of hosting the extremely talented pianist-singer Austin Pruitt last night. Austin was amazing. His Elton John & Billy Joel covers are spot-on. It was like I was listening to Elton himself at times. Restaurant patrons were blown away … singing along, shouting out requests, and having an overall awesome experience. Many guests finished their meals but stayed glued to Austin's performance for its entirety. Toasted cannot wait to have Austin back for an encore.”
- Bob Sinnott, owner of Toasted Coffee + Kitchen
"Austin is a very thoughtful and talented young man who took our Christmas party from good to great! He was able to play any request that was made. He interacted well with children and adults alike. We appreciated both his traditional playing of songs and the Christmas tunes he jazzed up. Overall, we were extremely impressed with the entire process of pricing, figuring out what we wanted for the party, booking and the event itself. I received several messages from friends and family the day following the party that marveled at his performance. Do yourself a favor and book Austin for you next event; you won't regret it!"
-Lee S, Colleyville, TX
"Austin was very professional and prompt in his communication from the first phone discussion to the day of the wedding. He was thorough and asked questions instead of just making an assumption. I truly appreciated his attention to detail. The music was exquisite and emotional. Thank you for gracing us with your talent on our wedding day.”
-Lauren and Lenel
"I hired Austin Pruitt to play piano for a wedding shower I hosted. The way in which he was able to add to the ambience of the party in a way that wasn't overpowering was amazing! Austin is an incredibly talented pianist who is able to play a wide variety of musical genres which all of our guests enjoyed. He is a delight to work with and I would highly recommend him"
-Carol Craven
"Austin is an exceptional pianist! He has a large selection of music to choose from and was able to accommodate our specific song requests. He was great to work with, his music is beautiful and he went above and beyond the call of duty to make our wedding day perfect."
-Jon Heydrick
"Austin's piano performances are outstanding. They are well prepared and professional. Austin plays beautiful music with a touch of elegance. I would recommend him to anyone looking to add charm and character to their special event or occasion."
-Austin and Kaleisha Miller
"Austin is an amazing talent! He made my grandpa's last birthday truly special for him and our entire family! I can't say enough great things about him!!!"
-Alisa Vitorino
"Austin is a very talented, bright and gracious young man. I highly recommend him for any occasion!"
-Carolyn Carol