
Our Music & Videos
Select a cover below to view our songs, lyrics, and videos. Our music is available for purchase on iTunes, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. A portion of all proceeds will go to the nonprofits we're supporting.
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About Us
Pictured left to right: Steve, Charlie, Mark, and Dennis
First... it was about the music.
Piper is a band first formed in the early eighties that toured the Midwest for several years. The original band members were Dennis Cotner, Steve Culberson, Mark Sinkhorn and Charlie Smith.
...From music to business.
It was great fun. We grew. We went into business. We never stopped loving music.
Pictured left to right: Charlie and Mark
Mark had a successful career in the engineering profession.
Charlie traveled the world in leadership positions with Caterpillar.
...From business to causes.
Piper today is Charlie and Mark. Collaborating from their respective studios to create music to the glory of God and to support causes they are passionate about. Watch Charlie and Mark talk about how they came together to start Piper.
Collaborators from Around the World
Johannes Van Dam
Holland
Harmonica
"'She really luvs me' is a very energetic, uplifting song, it sounds deceivingly simple, but there's a lot going on simultaneously. Recording the harmonica for this song is more about arranging than just playing the harmonica. Every instrument has it's place and is equally important, so the challenge was to fit the harp in and add energy, without getting in the way of the other instruments."
Martin Merenyi
Mixing, Mastering
Martin Merenyi is a mixing and mastering engineer working with artists and producers worldwide. His work has led to international collaborations, numerous #1 songs and an Album of the Year award. He enjoys working in many genres, from classical music for movie soundtracks to pop, rock and metal.
Frank Markow
Texas
Mandolin, Guitar
Frank Markow is a full-time college professor in the Dallas Fort Worth area, and in his spare time loves creating music of all sorts, from bluegrass to country to jazz. He has contributed to songs with artists from around the world on the Fivrr platform, and loves to add some unique and interesting parts.
Kelly Olafson
Singapore
Guitar, Banjo
Kelly started his working life in the music business – teaching bluegrass banjo, working in guitar shops and performing in his native Canada to fund his university education. “I had great fun tracking the guitar for ‘She Really Luvs Me’. The tune has a Buck Owens, 60s-70s Bakersfield sound I like.
Afa Kamal
Georgia
Mixing, Mastering
Afa is a Professional Audio Mixing and Mastering Engineer, working in both the Music and Post-Production industries and as a Record Producer. “It was a pleasure to work with Piper on one of their songs ‘Remember Me’. All facets of the song itself were great - instrumentation, vocals and performance. I was really happy to help them take their song into the next level. Currently offering his services as afa_kamal on Fiverr.
Nick Singh
London
Mixing, Mastering
Nick Singh, aka Davelagacy, is currently working as a Music Producer/Sound Engineer in his Recording studio known as RoyalBeatsUK. Nick grew up in New Zealand, he moved to England in 2009. Currently offering his services as Davelagacy on Fiverr.
James Allen
Ohio
Web Development
As an independent web developer, James fit our needs perfectly. Though not a musician, his artistic ability and development skills provided just the tools we needed to create our online presence. Please visit his website Dezfox Design for more information about his skills and other work.
FiFi Leong
Singapore
Piano, Keyboard
Roy Lim
Singapore
Guitar, Bass, Keyboard
Roy, also know as “The Freq” is one of the most talented humans on the planet. Charlie met Roy in Singapore and they worked on numerous tunes. You will hear his brilliant bass on LaRambla and his virtuso guitar work at the end of Freeway.
Dave Haigh
Manchester England
Acoustic Guitar
"I was contacted by Charlie to record some guitars over his original tune 'Darling Harbour'. Great little tune! I really liked being given free reign over some parts of the song to embellish the parts already written. It flowed naturally."
Pimpiano
Netherlands
Grand Piano, Wurlitzer & Synths
Pim is a brilliant talent and brings energy, soul and fun into each piece of music we share with him. We love what he brings to our music.
Alex Paclin
Moscow
Harmonica, Vocalist, Guitar
Alex Paclin is a talented songwriter, vocalist, harmonica & guitar player. At age 19 Alex was honoured to play with a blues legend Bob Margolin. Through the years of music experience Alex participated in Russian festivals like Nashestvie (oper-air festival with over 200000 people), “Emporio Music Fest”, a festival in the US called “Hill Country Harmonica” along with Sugar Blue and Jason Ricci. He also had a role the movie “Blues in Russia” by Phil Big Daddy Speat. Alex Studied in California College of Music in Los Angeles, where he worked with vocal coaches such as Phillip Ingram and Carol de Leon. He earned a Master degree from CSUN.
Jessie
Ontario, Canada
Violin
Mark Bork
Arizona
Videography
Writer, Producer & Director Mark Bork seen here, taking a break on a film shoot in Malawi, Africa. Mark has enjoyed a varied career, starting out as a radio Disc-jockey, Freelance reporter and Adjunct Documentary Film Instructor at Arizona State University. Now retired, Mark chooses creative projects that move him. “It’s a joy to work with Charlie and Mark of Piper. Collaborating with these two experienced musicians is both inspiring and fun.” says Mark.
Dana Uy
Manila Philippines
Graphic Design
Dana Uy is a graphic designer and the founder of Sand Creatives Co., a creative studio specializing in branding, design, and illustration. She has helped build brand identities, promotional materials, and well-rounded illustrations for small business owners while ensuring high quality service.
Hannah Murphy
Arizona
Graphic Design
Hannah is the founder and owner of Stillwater Studio a graphic design and social media firm in Scottsdale. She helped to design the Piper logo and website. She is also a great vocalist and will be featured in upcoming Piper releases.
Johannes Van Dam
Holland
Harmonica
"'She really luvs me' is a very energetic, uplifting song, it sounds deceivingly simple, but there's a lot going on simultaneously. Recording the harmonica for this song is more about arranging than just playing the harmonica. Every instrument has it's place and is equally important, so the challenge was to fit the harp in and add energy, without getting in the way of the other instruments."
Martin Merenyi
Mixing, Mastering
Martin Merenyi is a mixing and mastering engineer working with artists and producers worldwide. His work has led to international collaborations, numerous #1 songs and an Album of the Year award. He enjoys working in many genres, from classical music for movie soundtracks to pop, rock and metal.
Frank Markow
Texas
Mandolin, Guitar
Frank Markow is a full-time college professor in the Dallas Fort Worth area, and in his spare time loves creating music of all sorts, from bluegrass to country to jazz. He has contributed to songs with artists from around the world on the Fivrr platform, and loves to add some unique and interesting parts.
Kelly Olafson
Singapore
Guitar, Banjo
Kelly started his working life in the music business – teaching bluegrass banjo, working in guitar shops and performing in his native Canada to fund his university education. “I had great fun tracking the guitar for ‘She Really Luvs Me’. The tune has a Buck Owens, 60s-70s Bakersfield sound I like.
Afa Kamal
Georgia
Mixing, Mastering
Afa is a Professional Audio Mixing and Mastering Engineer, working in both the Music and Post-Production industries and as a Record Producer. “It was a pleasure to work with Piper on one of their songs ‘Remember Me’. All facets of the song itself were great - instrumentation, vocals and performance. I was really happy to help them take their song into the next level. Currently offering his services as afa_kamal on Fiverr.
Nick Singh
London
Mixing, Mastering
Nick Singh, aka Davelagacy, is currently working as a Music Producer/Sound Engineer in his Recording studio known as RoyalBeatsUK. Nick grew up in New Zealand, he moved to England in 2009. Currently offering his services as Davelagacy on Fiverr.
James Allen
Ohio
Web Development
As an independent web developer, James fit our needs perfectly. Though not a musician, his artistic ability and development skills provided just the tools we needed to create our online presence. Please visit his website Dezfox Design for more information about his skills and other work.
FiFi Leong
Singapore
Piano, Keyboard
Roy Lim
Singapore
Guitar, Bass, Keyboard
Roy, also know as “The Freq” is one of the most talented humans on the planet. Charlie met Roy in Singapore and they worked on numerous tunes. You will hear his brilliant bass on LaRambla and his virtuso guitar work at the end of Freeway.
Dave Haigh
Manchester England
Acoustic Guitar
"I was contacted by Charlie to record some guitars over his original tune 'Darling Harbour'. Great little tune! I really liked being given free reign over some parts of the song to embellish the parts already written. It flowed naturally."
Pimpiano
Netherlands
Grand Piano, Wurlitzer & Synths
Pim is a brilliant talent and brings energy, soul and fun into each piece of music we share with him. We love what he brings to our music.
Alex Paclin
Moscow
Harmonica, Vocalist, Guitar
Alex Paclin is a talented songwriter, vocalist, harmonica & guitar player. At age 19 Alex was honoured to play with a blues legend Bob Margolin. Through the years of music experience Alex participated in Russian festivals like Nashestvie (oper-air festival with over 200000 people), “Emporio Music Fest”, a festival in the US called “Hill Country Harmonica” along with Sugar Blue and Jason Ricci. He also had a role the movie “Blues in Russia” by Phil Big Daddy Speat. Alex Studied in California College of Music in Los Angeles, where he worked with vocal coaches such as Phillip Ingram and Carol de Leon. He earned a Master degree from CSUN.
Jessie
Ontario, Canada
Violin
Mark Bork
Arizona
Videography
Writer, Producer & Director Mark Bork seen here, taking a break on a film shoot in Malawi, Africa. Mark has enjoyed a varied career, starting out as a radio Disc-jockey, Freelance reporter and Adjunct Documentary Film Instructor at Arizona State University. Now retired, Mark chooses creative projects that move him. “It’s a joy to work with Charlie and Mark of Piper. Collaborating with these two experienced musicians is both inspiring and fun.” says Mark.
Dana Uy
Manila Philippines
Graphic Design
Dana Uy is a graphic designer and the founder of Sand Creatives Co., a creative studio specializing in branding, design, and illustration. She has helped build brand identities, promotional materials, and well-rounded illustrations for small business owners while ensuring high quality service.
Hannah Murphy
Arizona
Graphic Design
Hannah is the founder and owner of Stillwater Studio a graphic design and social media firm in Scottsdale. She helped to design the Piper logo and website. She is also a great vocalist and will be featured in upcoming Piper releases.