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193 Pianists serving San Marcos, CA

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Glenn Kramer Piano Entertainment and Karaoke

5.0 (22)
Top Performer
47 Verified bookings

  • Escondido, CA
  • Pianist
  • 5 miles from San Marcos
  • Starts at $150 per hour

Dana S. said “Glenn's music supercharged our 70th birthday party celebration and had everyone singing along with classic rock. When booking, we requested songs from the 70s and 80s be the mainstay of the evening,...”
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Dustin Callahan

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Pianist
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Marsha L. said “Dustin was a a true professional and phenomenal pianist. He arrived on time and played music as per our request. He had a large repertoire of music. He was great at communicating with us prior to...”
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Juilliard-Pianist Paulina Simkin

5.0 (23)
Top Performer
19 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Pianist
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Shannon T. said “What a perfect addition to our event! Paulina was so easy to work with, from our first communication she was a joy to arrange the event details with: highly responsive, amiable, and professional....”
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Thomas Reich

5.0 (34)
59 Verified bookings

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • Pianist
  • 11 miles from San Marcos
  • $150 – $2,000 per hour

Ben B. said “Tom’s repitoire was incredible. Our guests were really impressed He is very professional and personable. Top marks!”
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Piano By Geoff

5.0 (4)
4 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Pianist
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • $300 – $2,500 per event

Richard G. said “Geoff was a regular piano player at our jazz bar and Thai food restaurant called Northern Spirits in San Marcos, CA. Geoff knew how to fill that room up and always provided a great atmosphere...”
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Bill Fulton Music

5.0 (3)
7 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Pianist
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Starts at $250

Ray E. said “Bill Fulton played a private event for us and he provided hours of quality entertainment. He is a gifted musician and expert pianist. His range of ability is seemingly endless. I would highly...”

Piano Music for You

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Oceanside, CA
  • Pianist
  • 13 miles from San Marcos
  • Starts at $250

Feven S. said “He did such an excellent job on short notice. I did not have a planner. Didn’t even get a chance to speak with him and he showed up and played for my wedding. Extremely thankful for him! ”

Piano in all Styles for All Settings

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
24 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Pianist
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Arnel N. said “James and his band mates, Mike and Ben, showed up in plenty of time to set up, and were ready well before their 1030 hrs start time. I could not have been happier with the quality of the music they...”

Professional Pianist

4.97 (19)
36 Verified bookings

  • San Marcos, CA
  • Pianist
  • Starts at $200

Jessica G. said “She was just perfect for our memorial celebration - showed up early, was kind, poised, and extremely talented. She played a wide variety of music. Our guests were so impressed!”

Mar

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Escondido, CA
  • Pianist
  • 5 miles from San Marcos
  • $100 – $400 per event

Sheri B. said “Mar was on time and prepared to accompany our worship service. She followed cues from the worship team and provided beautiful music to accompany our congregation in singing and during quiet times...”

Platinum Pianist

5.0 (10)
3 Verified bookings

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • Pianist
  • 11 miles from San Marcos
  • $1,000 – $5,000 per event

Stephen G. said “We were so happy to hire Petra for a private event in June, as she came so highly recommended! She arrived early, setup was a breeze and she brought such great energy to the atmosphere we wanted to...”

Scotty's Tunes

1 Verified booking

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • Pianist
  • 11 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Professional Pianist with 19 years of experience; Weddings, Events and More I specialize in delivering elegant piano performances tailored to your unique...

SoulRaye

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Oceanside, CA
  • Pianist
  • 13 miles from San Marcos
  • Starts at $300

Nate P. said “Michael was absolutely incredible! Not only is he a gifted musician with outstanding keyboard skills and a beautiful voice, but he also went above and beyond in every way. He took the time to visit...”

Risa Renee

5.0 (7)
11 Verified bookings

  • La Jolla, CA
  • Pianist
  • 22 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Stephanie C. said “We booked Risa to play piano at a company holiday party in a private home, and we are so glad we did. She played a beautiful medley of secular holiday songs mixed with classic tunes, creating the...”

David Regier

4.93 (23)
28 Verified bookings

  • Murrieta, CA
  • Pianist
  • 29 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Steve B. said “David was very communicative, very game, and overall just great. Would highly recommended!”

Steve Sibley

5.0 (9)
20 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Pianist
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Starts at $250

Frances S. said “Steve was professional, on time and did a great job playing piano during our cocktail hour for our daughters wedding! I would highly recommend him!”

Cris O'

4.91 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Pianist
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Laura O. said “I am so happy with his work! I cannot wait to complete my song and listen to the full composition after I add violins.”

Jasmine Tilley

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Pianist
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Jennifer N. said “Last year Jasmine donated her time to twist balloons for the 4th of July celebration that our town holds. She was amazing! Jasmine twisted a wide variety of balloons for the kids for HOURS and...”

Daine Jordan Piano

5.0 (8)
13 Verified bookings

  • San Clemente, CA
  • Pianist
  • 32 miles from San Marcos
  • $100 – $500 per event

Mayra C. said “Daine was prompt and well-dressed. He played beautifully and took recommendations. I would hire Daine again and again.”

Paula Samson

5.0 (1)

  • San Marcos, CA
  • Pianist
  • Starts at $200

Mia C. said “Incredible! Paula's keyboard player's performance was so smooth and precise, it sounded like a professional CD playing in the background. Every note was perfectly executed, creating a mesmerizing...”

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Quick facts for Pianists in San Marcos, CA

17,961 quotes sent

In the past year, Pianists have sent 17,961 quotes to event planners.

18th most popular

Pianists rank #18 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 8,694 Pianist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.9 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.9 days (on average) to hire a Pianist.

San Marcos ranks #23

San Marcos is the 23rd most popular city for Pianists requests in California.

Popular events

Pianists are typically hired for Birthday Parties, Wedding Ceremonies, and House Parties in San Marcos, CA.

California ranks #1

California is the most popular state for Pianists requests in the United States.

Past events for Pianists in San Marcos, CA

Excellent

Pianist

5.0

August 1, 2026

2 hours

He was a perfect Gentleman and very kind to everyone. My Mom had an incredible time at her 90th birthday party because he made Such Wonderful Music! Thank you for all you did to make her day Special.
Event total

$250

About booking Pianists in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos, CA area

These Pianists serve the wider San Marcos and San Diego county area and travel to Escondido, Vista, Rancho Santa Fe, Valley Center, Encinitas, Fairbanks Ranch, Bonsall, Cardiff By The Sea, Carlsbad, San Luis Rey, Solana Beach, Oceanside, Del Mar, Poway, Camp Pendleton, Pauma Valley, Pala, Fallbrook, Ramona, Rainbow, Lakeside, and Palomar Mountain.