Tyler Varnell - Saxophone | Piano | DJ | One Man Band
Ranked in WeddingWire's Top 5% and The Knot's Top 4% of wedding musicians nationwide, Tyler Varnell performs as a Saxophone-Piano-DJ, combining live piano, live saxophone, and DJ'd music throughout your special day :)
Receiving rave reviews, Tyler performs at California's top venues including Disneyland, LA-Live, Pelican Hill Resort, Mercedes Benz, Saddlerock Ranch, Calamigos Ranch, Disney Concert Hall, Pepperdine University, and Ritz-Carlton.
Performing on both saxophone and piano, Tyler specializes in Top 40 hits from Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Drake, and The Weeknd - mixed with crowd favorites like Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra. Tyler is also an experienced top-notch DJ & Emcee, making him the perfect all-in-one combination of live and DJ'd music for your big day.
"Best money we spent on our wedding! I can't even tell you how beyond thrilled my husband and I are about the amazing job Tyler did performing at our wedding." - Sarah A.
“Guests were shedding a tear when Tyler played Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud as I walked down the aisle” - Lauren K.
"If you want beautiful ceremony music, tearful father daughter dances, or unforgettable reception dance parties, Tyler does it all at a serious pro level." - Matt D.
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FULL DAY WEDDING EXPERIENCE --- Starting at $2,500
Together we design a fully personalized music plan incorporating live saxophone, live piano, and DJ’d music throughout your special day.
1 - Pre-Ceremony --- Set the tone with live saxophone or piano as your guests arrive
2 - Ceremony --- Your favorite songs performed on saxophone or piano :)
3 - Cocktail Hour --- Upbeat Top 40 hits on saxophone definitely gets the party started!!
4 - Reception --- Tyler's top notch DJing & Emceeing keeps the dance floor filled, with live saxophone & piano performances for your First Dance, Parent Dances, Honeymoon Dance & more! We can get creative :)
5 - Dancing --- At the end of the night, wowing your guests with surprise saxophone appearances on the dance floor is always super fun & definitely memorable! (see videos)
6 - Equipment --- Tyler provides all professional grade sound & lighting, fully covering your big day, all in one package
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- As seen in People Magazine and Sports Illustrated
- Awards: WeddingWire Couples Choice, TheKnot "Best of Weddings," GigMasters "Best of," GigSalad "Top Performer," Thumbtack "Top Pro"
- 4-Year Music Scholarship, Lead Saxophonist - Pepperdine University Jazz Ensemble
- Studied with Berklee School of Music
- Toured across U.S. and internationally
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Featured photography by Lex and the Lotus, The Vondy's, Soul & Veil, Paper Moon Shoppe, Jim Kennedy, Whitney Darling, and Jay Claus
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“I am getting chills just thinking about it now, but the moment I heard him playing before I walked down the aisle, the emotion of the day hit me like a wave”
Classy, talented, super fun, and unforgettable, Tyler Varnell is the all-in-one
Soloist
Pop, Jazz, Rap/Hip-Hop