- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $200-$1500
Carolyn B. said
“Judy was fabulous, all of our guests loved her beautiful performances and our team is still excited. ”
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116 Pianists serving Lake Forest, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
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Jacqueline W. said
“The violinist from IL Suono Music Agency was very talented and well prepared for my daughter's wedding mass. She did a beautiful job. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $200 and up
Christina W. said
“Jeff did an amazing job playing for my sister’s celebration of life. This type of event is always difficult as you don’t always know the mood of the room. We wanted to create a a happy/upbeat... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $300-$1000
David Hedlund is a contemporary and jazz pianist known for creating elegant, engaging atmospheres through his performances. With a versatile style that blends...
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- Contact for rates
Preston O. said
“We booked him for our show at Second City and couldn’t have had a better time than with Dave, his years of experience shined through with his impeccable playing. He underscored scenes and songs for us... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- Contact for rates
Hari G. said
“Katja helpless with our kids while in testing. She was very professional kind and respectful. She’s thorough with her job. We will always like to rehire her in near future.
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- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $200-500
Nicolet S. said
“Played well, polite and supports Toys for Tots! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- Contact for rates
Yahaira J. said
“Great performance for a crowd of introverts. Daniella was a great addition to our annual holiday party, and I highly recommend her! Great personality and performer. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $120 and up
Gerald C. said
“Pianist arrived on time and the performance was excellent. Was perfect for my wedding's cocktail hour. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- Contact for rates
Heidi C. said
“We loved Mark’s enthusiasm for our Mad Men party and he played beautifully for our guests. We will absolutely hire Mark again for our next private party in our home. ”
- Grayslake, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Lake Forest
- $250 and up (travel, duration, #of side musicians)
Amira K. said
“Tim did a great job at my wedding. He worked with me to make sure the music sounded as I envisioned. He was very professional and did well with timing the music as people walked down the aisle. He was... ”
- Glenview, IL
- Pianist
- 13 miles from Lake Forest
- $200 to $900
Kiara R. said
“Absolutely amazing. Tamara was able to play songs so perfectly, I used the Shazam app to identify some songs and the program was able to identify her as the original. Tamara came to play "Clair De... ”
- Mount Prospect, IL
- Pianist
- 14 miles from Lake Forest
- Contact for rates
Laura C. said
“Punctual and pleasant. He played beautifully for our family Christmas party. ”
- Schaumburg, IL
- Pianist
- 20 miles from Lake Forest
- $300-$800
Donna K. said
“Everyone enjoyed Tom music. Perfect!!! ”
- Oak Park, IL
- Pianist
- 26 miles from Lake Forest
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Joy S. said
“Katrina was prompt and very professional. She played beautifully and the guests enjoyed the background music. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $200 and up
Ellen said
“He is very talented and personable. He played sing a long Christmas carols for my family, a large and loud crowd and did great. I would book him again in a second!! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $50-$175 per hour
Purva S. said
“Frank was punctual and ready to go. He played upbeat Christmas and holiday music for our family Christmas party. Highly recommend! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $300+
Anne R. said
“Joshua accompanied my students in our spring violin recital! He arrived early and helped the event run smoothly. From the beginner pieces to concertos he made every student sound marvelous! He was... ”
Chicago's # 1 Special Event Pianist Kathie Nicolet
1 Verified booking- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- Rates start at $300.00
Chicago Pianist Kathie Nicolet - Von Maur - St Charles and Lombard Locations 1997 to 2020 Nordstrom Lead Pianist ( Oak Brook and Woodfield Locations ) ...
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $350. & up /hours & travel/higher
Kristin C. said
“Irene played piano for our holiday party. Her music selections were upbeat and fun, a pleasure to listen to. Irene played music for the cocktail portion of the party and the sing along, and both... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $200 - $5500
Michele S. said
“Richard is a highly skilled musician - his music provided the perfect accompaniment to our father's memorial service. He is really good at what he does. ”
Kyle Retsky
2 Verified bookings- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $75 and up
Hi! I'm a solo pianist who takes today’s biggest hits, classics, and a diverse range of music and turns it into something special. Whether it's an intimate...
- Downers Grove, IL
- Pianist
- 32 miles from Lake Forest
- Contact for rates
Patricia R. said
“Jerri played at a formal home party and was wonderful. She looked professional and played beautifully. The music really added to the party ambiance. Thank you, Jerri! ”
- Downers Grove, IL
- Pianist
- 32 miles from Lake Forest
- "300 and up"
Ken S. said
“Jaitin Pallath did an outstanding job at the anniversary party. He played exactly what we wanted for four hours. He arrived in plenty of time to get use to the keyboard and check sound levels. Once... ”
- Downers Grove, IL
- Pianist
- 32 miles from Lake Forest
- Contact for rates
Jack C. said
“I had the opportunity to hear her on two occasions. The first was at a Senior Living event. The audience was 25 seniors, 20 of whom were female. She really engaged the group, then the next day she was... ”
- Highland Park, IL
- Pianist
- 6 miles from Lake Forest
- $750 and up
Chicago Elegant Piano - Elevate Your Event with Timeless Live Music Bring sophistication and elegance to your next event with Chicago Elegant Piano. Led by...
T-Roy plays Joplin
New member- Waukegan, IL
- Pianist
- 7 miles from Lake Forest
- Start at $50 for a half hour and up
I specifically play the ragtime of Scott Joplin, (Early 20th century era-aka, "The Sting") and have been doing so for over 30 years. I have enough material to...
- Mundelein, IL
- Pianist
- 8 miles from Lake Forest
- Contact for rates
I am a pianist from north of Chicago. I have a degree in music and have played the piano my whole life, amongst a few other instruments. I play all kinds of...
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Quick facts for Pianists in Lake Forest, IL
17,197 quotes sent
In the past year, Pianists have sent 17,197 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 8,252 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.
Lake Forest ranks #12
Lake Forest is the 12th most popular city for Pianists requests in Illinois.
Popular events
Pianists are typically hired for Nonprofit Events, Wedding Ceremonies, and Studio Sessions in Lake Forest, IL.
Illinois ranks #5
Illinois is the 5th most popular state for Pianists requests in the United States.
About booking Pianists in Lake Forest, IL
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 Lake Forest, Illinois 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.
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Pianists serving the Lake Forest, IL area
These Pianists serve the wider Lake Forest and Lake county area and travel to Lake Bluff, Great Lakes, Fort Sheridan, Highwood, North Chicago, Mettawa, Bannockburn, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Deerfield, Vernon Hills, Park City, Riverwoods, Waukegan, Indian Creek, Gurnee, Mundelein, Buffalo Grove, North Brook, Northbrook, Wheeling, Glencoe, Long Grove, Techny, Gages Lake, Hawthorn Woods, Beach Park, Northfield, and Forest Lake.