Leon Dixon Pianist

5 days agoNEW

What can I say about Leon? Leon was a God send to me in my hour of need!! I would recommend Leon over and over and over again! !
My father passed away in January 2022 and I contacted a friend asking for Leon's name and details. I didn't know his name, but I had heard him play before and thought he was exceptional even then, so I described him to her and from that she knew who I meant. She passed his details on to me and I made contact with Leon, asking him to play at my father's funeral and he accepted. He had asked me to send him a list of the songs that we wanted playing, which I did, and I thought that would be it until the funeral day, but it wasn't. To Leon, this was more than a job; He really cares about his clients!! Leon really went out of his way to help and support me. He gave me some advice and direction with the funeral plans to ensure the smooth running of the day. I had never planned a funeral of someone so close before, and his advice helped me to cover all bases and to make my fathers funeral special. For that I will be eternally grateful.
The music side of things was something I was really worried about because I had previously attended funerals where the music has had a negative impact on the service, and I didn't want that for my father. Leon understood my anxieties and reassured me. He told me to trust him (which is hard for me as I like to be in control of things, but I did). He said that he would make sure everything was special and promised not to let my family down. He took on the musical direction of the band and singers, and was more than attentive to every detail, and to every one of our wishes. He executed them all to an exceptionally high level, which was way, way beyond my super high expectations.
In addition, Leon offers a graveside service which is truly, truly outstanding!! Initially, I was wondering whether I really needed to have music at the graveside because it wasn't really the done thing at funerals that I have previously attended, but now, I cannot understand how people do burials without it!! It was exceptional!! Feedback from the guests who had attended was that my father's funeral was the best funerals they have ever been to, and some even said that when they die, they hope that their graveside service would be exactly like my father's. Everyone there was blown away, including myself and my family.
Leon surprised my family by playing my father's favourite song as his coffin was being carried from the hearse to the grave. This was a beautiful touch because I had only mentioned his favourite song in an off the cuff comment, so again, it showed his attention to detail. He played the piano beautifully by the graveside, and was able to accommodate even the song requests that weren't included in the funeral programme, and accompany them without hesitation. When the digger came, he played appropriate music through a speaker to overcome the awkward silence which would have been there without the music, and to drown out the horrible sound of the digger. He played all of the requested hymns and accompanied the singers as if it was previously rehearsed, which it wasn't. I could go on and on, but on behalf of myself and my family, a million thank you's Leon!! You are an amazing gift and I know that even my father would have been proud and grateful for the send off you helped him to have! More...