Nate Hance - Not Your Average Pianist

Nate Hance is not your average pianist, composer, or entertainer. Known for transforming the familiar into the unforgettable, he blends virtuosic playing with humor, storytelling, and audience interaction to create a show unlike any other. No two performances are ever the same. Instead, the audience helps shape the setlist through live requests, games, and spontaneous mashups, making them part of the adventure.

From turning Für Elise into ragtime, to playing the piano upside down, to mashing up Beatles hits in record time, Nate’s performances surprise and delight audiences of all ages. With a background that spans classical training, jazz improvisation, and years performing around the world on cruise ships and concert stages, he has honed a one-of-a-kind style that is both masterful and playful. Inspired by his dad’s wisdom, “you were born an original, don’t die a copy,” Nate brings that philosophy to his music, sparking joy, laughter, and connection while encouraging audiences to think outside the box and embrace being unapologetically themselves.

Originally from Minot, ND, Nate studied music composition at Concordia College (Moorhead), spent three years performing aboard Holland America cruise ships, and now calls the Twin Cities home, where he’s made performing his full-time adventure. You can watch his unique musical creations on social media (@NateHancePiano) and listen on all major streaming platforms