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123 Pianists serving Washington, DC

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Music By Louis

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Pianist
  • $250 and up

Leah Z. said “Our company has hired Louis to play for our holiday parties several times. The latest is our holiday party in December 2023, and he kept everyone in the holiday spirit with his wonderful music. ... ”
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Ruthy Stenger

4.96 (30)
Top Performer
26 Verified bookings

  • Bethesda, MD
  • Pianist
  • 6 miles from Washington
  • $400-$800

Michael B. said “rithy knows how to have fun and to get guests involved! I highly recommend her. 2nd time using. ”
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Piano d'Amore

5.0 (9)
18 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, VA
  • Pianist
  • 11 miles from Washington
  • $300 and up

Tina W. said “I got married a few days ago and hired Dillon from Piano d'Amore as my ceremony musician. The ceremony music was absolutely beautiful. Dillon also did an excellent job of adjusting lengths of the... ”
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Great Wayne Productions

5.0 (2)
New member

  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Pianist
  • 14 miles from Washington
  • $600-2000

Johnson said “A reliable choice for projects requiring professionalism and steady, quality delivery. Listens actively and supports fellow musicians. My go to guy! ”

Gbaladun

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Laurel, MD
  • Pianist
  • 17 miles from Washington
  • $150/hour

Wendy said “Gbaladum was excellent! Arrived on time , loads of personality and played whatever music of interest. Professional and talented! Would definitely use again, WZF ”

Justin's Piano, Accordion, and Small Ensembles

5.0 (18)
Top Performer
38 Verified bookings

  • Alexandria, VA
  • Pianist
  • 7 miles from Washington
  • $208 and up

Colin M. said “Justin did a great job for our wedding cocktail hour. Really great solo piano to start it off, and then broke out the accordion and the kids loved it and started dancing to the music! Would hire again... ”

Zenon Slawinski - Solo Piano

5.0 (33)
Top Performer
60 Verified bookings

  • Great Falls, VA
  • Pianist
  • 15 miles from Washington
  • $100 and up

Scott S. said “Zenon did a wonderful job at our annual Christmas party! A true professional. ”

Zak Sandler: Broadway Pianist and Singer

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Washington, DC
  • Pianist
  • $250+

Charles H. said “Zak Sandler is an extraordinary talent. His skill as both a pianist and vocalist is nothing short of remarkable—rich, expressive, and beautifully polished. Every piece he performed felt elevated by... ”

Performer / Accompanist / Teacher

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Washington, DC
  • Pianist
  • $400-$2000

Brittany M. said “Adam is an absolute delight to work with! He is very personable, talented, professional, responsive, and accommodating. I will happily hire him again for any future events. The performance was... ”

Daryl S. Dudley 1

5.0 (1)
4 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Pianist
  • Contact for rates

La-Tosha E. said “Brother Dudley came out and played for our first church service and he did it with such excellence. He worked well with our psalmist and took it upon himself to go above and beyond what we... ”

Simon Low - Solo Pianist

5.0 (6)
7 Verified bookings

  • Arlington, VA
  • Pianist
  • 3 miles from Washington
  • $150-$500

Jolene said “Thank you Simon for playing at my wedding! Simon is easy to work with and helped pick music for our ceremony. Our wedding guests complimented the elegant and intimate setting provided by the piano... ”

Jonathan, pianist

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Arlington, VA
  • Pianist
  • 3 miles from Washington
  • $150 and up

Marilu M. said “We had a lively party. Thanks to Mr. Jonathan’s music ”

Niko Michalopoulos

5.0 (13)
27 Verified bookings

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Pianist
  • 6 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Kelley D. said “We hired Niko to play for my husband’s surprise birthday party. He was timely, good-humored, and a talented musician. His song selections ranged from standards to popular music and jazz, which was... ”

Pianist Alisa

5.0 (1)
5 Verified bookings

  • College Park, MD
  • Pianist
  • 8 miles from Washington
  • $100+

Tod X. said “Alisa was fantastic, very professional, on time and great with our guests. Highly recommend ”

Tia Wood Piano

4.92 (27)
37 Verified bookings

  • Centreville, VA
  • Pianist
  • 22 miles from Washington
  • $75/hr and up

Nikki S. said “I booked Tia for my mom’s 60th birthday celebration, and she was amazing from start to finish. Extremely professional and a joy to have—she truly elevated the entire experience. Tia even learned a... ”

John Park -- Classical and Jazz Piano

5.0 (7)
5 Verified bookings

  • Ellicott City, MD
  • Pianist
  • 28 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Jacob P. said “John was great! He showed up early and after just a brief warm up was delighting guests. The music was lively and volume just right given the size of the crowd. Many, many guests complimented the... ”

Frank Plumer

4.94 (34)
46 Verified bookings

  • Mount Airy, MD
  • Pianist
  • 33 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Amanda B. said “I'm so glad Frank agreed to play at my wedding given the limited scope of what I wanted. He was punctual and self-sufficient, needing no direction. As we agreed in advance, he played for about 15... ”

Michele Keys

2 Verified bookings

  • Stafford, VA
  • Pianist
  • 39 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Michele Keys Offers Elegant Music For Any Occasion! Ms. Keys is an accomplished, Masters Level, degreed Pianist And Vocalist with experience entertaining for...

Udobi

New member

  • Washington, DC
  • Pianist
  • Contact for rates

Acclaimed pianist based in Washington, DC, crafting an elevated live music experience for luxury weddings, corporate galas, and private soirées. Each...

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Pianist
  • 6 miles from Washington
  • $300+ for events; $150/lesson

Looking for a Pianist for your wedding/event? Looking for a teacher to cultivate amazing piano skills? Well look no further! Devon Harper, owner of Like A...

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Quick facts for Pianists in Washington, DC

17,248 quotes sent

In the past year, Pianists have sent 17,248 quotes to event planners.

16th most popular

Pianists rank #16 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 8,264 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.

Washington ranks #1

Washington is the most popular city for Pianists requests in District Of Columbia.

Popular events

Pianists are typically hired for Christmas Parties, Wedding Ceremonies, and Cocktail Parties in Washington, DC.

District Of Columbia ranks #19

District Of Columbia is the 19th most popular state for Pianists requests in the United States.

Past events for Pianists in Washington, DC

Exactly what we needed!

Pianist

5.0

October 10, 2025

1.5 hour

David played for our wedding reception's cocktail hour, and it was the perfect way to kick off the event. The first thing guests heard when they arrived was his beautiful piano music, everyone loved his playing and his song choices. It set just the right mood!
Event total

$350

Justin was wonderful!

Pianist

5.0

September 10, 2025

1.5 hour

We hired Justin to perform for MADD's 45th Anniversary Candlelight Vigil event on the National Mall. Justin coordinated and communicated well. He showed up on time and ready to perform. He did a wonderful job for such an emotional event and struck the right "chord."
Event total

$554

About booking Pianists in Washington, DC

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 Washington, District Of Columbia 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 Washington 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 Washington, DC area

These Pianists serve the wider Washington and District Of Columbia county area and travel to Naval Anacost Annex, Rosslyn, Washington Navy Yard, Ft Myer, Arlington, Dhs, Crystal City, Mount Rainier, Chillum, Friendship Heights Village, Chevy Chase, Brentwood, Takoma Park, Colmar Manor, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Bethesda, Langley Park, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, Cheverly, Capitol Heights, University Park, Riverdale, Forest Heights, Alexandria, Glen Echo, Suitland, and Falls Church.