Pianist To The Presidents
Known as the “Pianist to the Presidents” Osborne’s White House performances span over the last six administrations. His music encompasses all genres across the international song book. Osborne’s most recent accolade is being inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. His music can be found on Burton Avenue Music Label, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, Apple Music, and fine music distributors around the world.
David Osborne, was introduced by Pianist Roger Williams as "heir apparent " to the title "Pianist To The Presidents." The spectacular introduction happened in a concert at Sun Coast Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Williams gained this title performing for several U.S. Presidents at The White House, years ago. David Osborne has performed for Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush 41, Clinton, Bush 43, and current President Obama multiple times at The White House. Pianist Osborne has also performed at The White House numerous holiday tours for the White House Tour office as well as for private dinners hosted by The President and First Lady.
Osborne who was born in Miami, Oklahoma began playing the piano by ear at age four in church and at his grandmother's house. He commenced formal training by age five. At the ripe old age of thirteen Osborne was traveling playing the piano and organ professionally in Oklahoma and the four state area. David Osborne continued practicing in excess of six hours daily through Jr. High and High School in Miami, Oklahoma. In jr. high, David transferred to Mary Helen Harutun in Joplin , Mo. Her intense piano training and instruction had birthed three National piano winners in Music Teachers National Association Festivals. David was an MTNA national winner. He participated in the National Piano Guild for many years under Harutun.
Osborne graduated from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma with a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance. Osborne then studied at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana and attended Master Classes at The Juilliard School. In 1984 he completed a Master's Degree in Keyboard performance from Pittsburg State University.
It was in Orlando, Florida that he met Jimmy Carter at a book signing event. A thirty year friendship was forged on that day and Carter has called Osborne "one of the greatest pianists in the world!" Carter says "David Osborne is my favorite pianist." David has played birthday concerts for President Carter almost every year for Thirty years. This year Osborne will perform "Happy Birthday" for the ninety one year old former President. George W. Bush pounded on David's chest in the State Dining room saying repeatedly, " this boy can play!" This was following a Christmas White House performance by Osborne with Van Cliburn, Joss Stone, Darius Rucker and Kenny Chesney in the room. There were many others attending as well. Donald Hall CEO Hallmark Cards, who later hired David for several events. Clinton once nudged up against Osborne on the Steinway bench and remarked, "Let me see that lick again!"
David continues his twenty four year run on the Las Vegas Strip. His Vegas Career has been Artist in Residence at two properties, Caesars Palace and Bellagio Resort. Osborne has won numerous awards such as Miami High School Alumni of the year, Meritorious Award winner, Pittsburg State University, Los Angeles Music Award's has honored David with the following awards. Pianist of the year, Concert performer of the year, Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Hollywood Fame Star winner and Composer/ arranger of the year. Osborne's recording sales are in the millions of copies sold with Burton Avenue Music, Nashville TN as the label carrying his music. David Osborne is a Steinway Signature Artist.