PATRICK
KARST
PK Music
Independent Music Professional
Pianist, Synth, Music Director
Composer, Arranger
Accompanist
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(YOU CAN E-MAIL Patrick BELOW)
ABOUT ME
I am an Independent Music Professional, currently living in Palm Springs, CA. I have been a musician all my life. I started playing the piano, by ear, at the age of 4. My mother then started taking me to lessons. I graduated from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance. After many years of classical training, I decided to pursue a career in commercial music. To that end, I later attended and received a Piano Performance degree at Dick Grove School of Music in Studio City, CA. My greatest attribute as a musician is my ear. I have absolute pitch, which is innate. It is a real blessing and, at some times, a real pain. However, I'm grateful for the gift. Over the years, I've had incredible experiences performing and traveling all over the world. I continue to do so and am happy to be self-employed and work freelance. My Bio is included in this website. Thanks for visitng my site. : )
I am a freelance musician and
play shows, private parties, country clubs,
restaurants, weddings, bar mitzvahs,
quinceañeras, anniversaries or
any other event that you may be hosting.
My contact info is at the bottom of this page.
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MY MUSIC
Just a few of my compositions. Hope you like. : )
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PATRICK KARST
Independent Music Professional
Pianist/Keyboardist/Musical Director/Conductor/Composer
Education
B.M. Piano St. Olaf College – MN
KIP – Dick Grove School of Music – CA
CCSN – Business of Music - NV
Credits
Musical Director, Keys/Synth player with CHARO, since 2002
DaKoda Duo – Rancho Las Palmas, Mission Hills, Vintage, Monterey,
Palm Valley, Desert Horizons, Eldorado, Big Horn, The Reserve, Ironwood Country Clubs
Spencer’s Restaurant – regular gig as restaurant pianist 2005 - 2020
Bighorn Canyons Steakhouse – regular gig as restaurant pianist 2018 – present
Pianist/Organist St John’s Lutheran, Sacred Heart Church and St Francis of Assisi 2008 - present
Numerous Casuals, Bands, Private Parties, Accompanist, Shows, Music Director, Composer
2001 – Present – Independent Music Professional
2002 – Present – Music Director/Keyboardist with Charo
1994 – 2001 - Entertainment Manager – Princess Cruises - LA
1987 – 1994 – Musical Director/Keyboardist/Conductor onboard Princess Cruises vessels
1982 – 1983 – Musical Director for Jean Ann Ryan Productions – Ft Lauderdale, FL
1982 – 1987 – Performed in Frontline and Phoenix Express Top 40 Dance Bands opening for the Righteous Brothers, Al Yankovic, Rupert Holmes, et. al.
1979 – 1982 - St Olaf Choir 3-Year Member
1982 - St Olaf College Honor Student
1978 - MTNS State winner – Piano
1978 – McDonald’s All-American High School Band - Trumpet
Patrick enjoys working freelance, playing locally in the valley and performing
at private parties and events. He likes the free-style life and creativity, not behind a desk.
When he’s not playing locally in the Southern California region,
you may find him touring with
Charo, as her keyboardist and Music Director, or in
DaKoda Duo, playing private parties, events and country clubs.