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About Nate

Nate Hance is NOT your average pianist.

With a background in classical training and a passion for bold creativity, Nate takes familiar tunes and flips them on their head (sometimes literally). He’s known for playing the piano upside down, turning audience song requests into genre-bending mashups, and crafting spontaneous medleys that keep every performance fresh and unexpected.

What truly sets Nate apart is the way he makes every audience feel seen, heard, and part of the experience. Whether performing at an airport, senior center, wedding, or concert hall, he brings a mix of musical joy, playful energy, and deep connection to every setting.

From cinematic themes and pop hits to ragtime, polka, and beyond, no genre is off limits. And because no two shows are the same, audiences keep coming back for the magic of the moment.

Outside of live performance, Nate also runs a growing sheet music business, creating custom arrangements in a wide variety of genres and difficulty levels. His work helps piano teachers, students, and casual players bring exciting, accessible music to life at any stage of their journey.

Nate’s mission is simple: make music fun, fresh, and unforgettable for everyone.

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As seen on viral videos and news stories

Nate’s viral Instagram video where he improvised a ragtime Harry Potter as requested by a passenger at the airport

787k views, 43.4k likes, 14.6k shares

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Nate’s viral Instagram video where he invited airport passengers to change the style he played Rondo alla Turca every 15 seconds!

162k views, 10.9k likes, 1.6k shares

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Nate’s viral YouTube video where he seamless arranged all 27 Beatles #1 hits in a 4-minute medley

707k views, 34k likes

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As featured on Fox9 (Mpls/St Paul) for his backwards and upside down piano playing


Nate’s viral Tiktok video where he played iPad piano for a wedding when there was no power or piano

3.3m views, 521.7k likes, 7.3k shares

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