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Dot Allan is a professional keyboard player and pianist living in Scotland. She is available to play for functions, events, theatre performances and bands.

Dot is equally at home in the world of classical music as well as jazz, hip-hop, funk, blues, Latin and reggae.

With these varied styles comes an extensive repertoire. Dot has played professionally worldwide, appearing in major festivals, TV & radio. See the About Me page for more details.

In parallel to her performance career, Dot has also worked extensively in Music Education. She has worked in further and higher education, in community music projects, in schools and with private students. Dot also enjoys accompanying students for their exam performances. In addition to her instrument tuition, Dot has much experience in teaching recording and sound production.

She is comfortable working in a recording studio environment and is fluent with most modern DAWs, particularly Logic Pro and Pro Tools. Dot is also an experienced composer and song writer. She enjoys using and sharing these varied skills in her daily work.

Studio session work

Dot has worked on many recording projects as both a performer and engineer. Her technical and musical knowledge make her a valuable addition to any recording project.

Live Performance work

Dot is an experienced and capable musician with an extensive history of live performances. She is an accomplished sight-reader but has no problem working with bands and solo musicians who prefer to “play by ear”.

“Dot’s ability to seamlessly transition between classical pieces, contemporary hits, and jazzy tunes kept our guests engaged and entertained throughout the evening.”

“I highly recommend Dot as she does more than just accompany your playing. She goes out of her way to help in any way that she can.”

“Dot taught me a range of techniques and practise methods that have been foundational for my development as a piano player and gave me the confidence to perform pieces of music that I never would have thought myself capable of playing”

“We were delighted to have Dot come and play the keyboard for us at Granton Parish Church. She was hugely professional on all levels and we hope to have the opportunity of welcoming her back to Granton soon.”

“Dot was professional from start to finish in the studio and has a good set of ears on her! She recorded and mixed the E.P. to a high standard. I thoroughly recommend her”.

“Dot is very patient, kind and covers a range of genres which some I once struggled with. She’s calm, supportive, never judgemental and always helps me through my struggles at my own pace. ”

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