- Oakland, CA
- Pianist
- $50 - $500
Alexis J. said
“Patrick was wonderful and friendly. He played in the lobby of our senior living home and it was the perfect afternoon ambience. Thank you Patrick! ”
The 53 Best Pianists for hire in Oakland, CA
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103 Pianists serving Oakland, CA
- Richmond, CA
- Pianist
- 10 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Phil C. said
“Jeremy saved the day last minute by stopping by with a 5 hour heads up and playing for our gathering. He was kind, fun and tried to adapt to the crowd! ”
Christopher Alexander
- Emeryville, CA
- Pianist
- 3 miles from Oakland
- $600+
Aya B. said
“Christopher did an amazing job at our wedding! He jumped on a zoom with us to go through everything, ensured he had all the songs and everything was perfect on the day of the wedding! We are so... ”
- Alameda, CA
- Pianist
- 2 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
D H. said
“Merrill played for our formal Board dinner. She was excellent!!! ”
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Pianist
- 13 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Jon L. said
“We hired Chris for our first grand daughter’s first birthday. We had guests from 8 months old to over 80 years old. Chris played music for all ages and even my favorite ones. Everyone enjoyed his... ”
- Napa, CA
- Pianist
- 34 miles from Oakland
- $300 - $2500.
Marguerite L. said
“Timely, professional, knowledgeable of many genres, sensitive to mood of crowd, pleasant personality, great music and vocals. Our theme was “cocktail lounge” and he executed beautifully. ”
- San Leandro, CA
- Pianist
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $400
Kim. S. said
“Just did ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Pianist
- 8 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Renee L. said
“Would definitely use him again. Professional, timely, and added the right vibe to our party!! ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Pianist
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $175-$750
Stephen R. said
“Michael was a wonderful piano player at our party. Super talent, great personality, professional. Helped make the evening magical. I definately recommend him. ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Pianist
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $190 and up
Esther G. said
“Loved working with Kadie. I hired her at the last minute, and she was more than ready and was an exceptional piano player. Our CCCYO Hall of Fame Dinner guests of 200+ listened to her ambient music... ”
- Daly City, CA
- Pianist
- 14 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Verly F. said
“Samer was instrumental in the success of our event! We pushed the creative envelope with our event in many ways, and it would not have been possible without Samer's help. He delivered difficult pieces... ”
Michael Levine, Prize-winning Pianist
1 Verified booking- Millbrae, CA
- Pianist
- 16 miles from Oakland
- $100 to $200 per set
With over 30 years professional experience, Michael Levine has built a solid reputation as a top-notch solo pianist & keyboardist. Following classical training...
- Vallejo, CA
- Pianist
- 21 miles from Oakland
- $250-$500
Denise K. said
“From the beginning Tay was very communicative and responded thoroughly to our request for Motown Sounds, though he did way more than Motown (yay). He was on time and quickly set up and even began... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Pianist
- 39 miles from Oakland
- $450 and up depending on specifics
Rick . J. O. said
“We have hired Dave Coldren to play piano and sing for several occasions in our home; we have also gone to a few events where he was "dueling pianos”. While the dueling piano events were quite a... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Pianist
- 39 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Annie E. said
“Tony gave an incredible performance and experience to everyone at my holiday party. We had so much fun singing and dancing along to Tony’s wonderful playing, and Tony helped to lead us in some carols.... ”
- Oakland, CA
- Pianist
- $500 and up
Concert pianist Ronny Michael Greenberg creates memorable live music experiences for private homes, celebrations, and cultural events. His programs draw from...
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Quick facts for Pianists in Oakland, CA
17,761 quotes sent
In the past year, Pianists have sent 17,761 quotes to event planners.
17th most popular
Pianists rank #17 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
5 out of 5 stars
There are 8,504 Pianist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.
1.6 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.6 days (on average) to hire a Pianist.
Oakland ranks #13
Oakland is the 13th most popular city for Pianists requests in California.
Popular events
Pianists are typically hired for Wedding Ceremonies, Birthday Parties, and Christmas Parties in Oakland, CA.
California ranks #1
California is the most popular state for Pianists requests in the United States.
Past events for Pianists in Oakland, CA
Pianist
Pianist
5.0
December 25, 2025
5 hours
Jeremy was very professional, fun and an excellent piano player
Event total
$500
About booking Pianists in Oakland, CA
Piano music can add a touch of elegance to any gathering! Hire a pianist to provide background music at your corporate event, wedding ceremony, restaurant, cocktail hour, or holiday party. Some pianists are vocalists as well and can sing and play all your favorite songs. These professionals can perform many styles of music across multiple musical genres including jazz, pop, classical, and more.
The cost of hiring a professional pianist in Oakland, California will vary depending on the type of event, the length of the performance, and the piano player’s skill level. Classically trained pianists with years of experience performing will often charge more than those that are just getting started playing piano for private events. Contact local solo pianists to get a quote customized for your occasion.
While browsing Oakland pianists, look at photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples of their performances. This will help you learn more about their style and song list. Then read reviews from past clients to see if they are easy to work with and have experience at events like yours. When talking with musicians, discuss important details like arrival times, performance lengths & scheduled breaks, setup requirements, and special song requests.
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Pianists serving the Oakland, CA area
These Pianists serve the wider Oakland and Alameda county area and travel to Alameda, Piedmont, Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, Canyon, St-Margte-Lin, Orinda, Kensington, Moraga, El Cerrito, San Leandro, San Francisco, Richmond, Lafayette, Presidio, Brisbane, Tiburon, Ashland, Belvedere Tiburon, San Pablo, San Lorenzo, El Sobrante, Sausalito, South San Francisco, Castro Valley, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Colma, and Daly City.