MEET RYAN BUETER OF THE KILLER DUELING PIANOS INTERACTIVE DUELING PIANOS SHOWS
Ryan Bueter
“ Ryan Bueter is the visionary founder and CEO of The Killer Dueling Pianos, an internationally recognized live entertainment company known for its high-energy, interactive dueling piano shows. Since launching his first performance in 1997, Ryan has built a reputation as one of the most engaging entertainers in the business — delivering over 6,000 shows to audiences around the world.
Growing up surrounded by music, Ryan was first trained on drums at age seven and also picked up bass — but he taught himself piano, developing the spontaneous, improvisational style that would become his hallmark. At 27, he landed a residency at a piano bar in Columbus, Ohio, and quickly became a crowd favorite. That early success inspired him to strike out on his own, founding The Killer Dueling Pianos with a simple but powerful mission: deliver a fully all-request, crowd-interactive, sing-along experience.
Under Ryan’s direction, the company has grown into a mobile entertainment powerhouse. The Killer Dueling Pianos now performs in all 50 U.S. states, providing pianos, lights, sound, and performers for a wide range of events: corporate gatherings, weddings, fundraisers, private parties, and more. Their client list includes major companies like Nationwide, Toyota, and even professional sports leagues.
Ryan also earned recognition beyond the stage. In 2018, Casio selected The Killer Dueling Pianos for their Artist Spotlight program, praising Ryan’s energy, Midas touch on the keys, and commitment to audience-driven performance. Even through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryan navigated his company with resilience — pivoting to digital fundraisers and reaffirming his commitment to keeping live, communal music alive.
Above all, Ryan Bueter is driven by a simple belief: the best performances come when the audience becomes part of the show. With him at the helm, The Killer Dueling Pianos isn’t just entertainment — it’s a participatory party, and every night feels like a celebration.”
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"I wanted to introduce a high-energy, rock-and-roll party feel to dueling pianos that I felt was missing in many other shows," Bueter says. "I didn't want to be like everybody else. I wanted a dueling pianos show that belonged in arenas, but could still cater to the smallest of private events." His ability to read a room and respond to song requests, especially alongside his show partner Donny Scott, helped shape a performance style that audiences may experience as unusually dynamic and skillful within the genre. When Bueter started the company and presented his "Skull Logo", he received heavy criticism from his peers, many saying that his logo alone would scare people off. That's when Bueter realized he was on the right path to success, and being different while staying true to himself paid off.
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