- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- $200 – $1,500 per event
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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Krista S. said
“We hired John to play the saxophone during cocktail hour at our wedding and he did a great job! We received many compliments from our guests. Boris was great to work with leading up to our wedding.... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
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Megan C. said
“Dave played keyboard for a cocktail reception. He added great ambience and music. He was a pleasure to work with. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
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Michael C. said
“Daniella was awesome- will definitely use her next year! ”
- Grayslake, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Lake Forest
- Starts at $250
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 – $900 per event
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
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Laura C. said
“Punctual and pleasant. He played beautifully for our family Christmas party. ”
- Schaumburg, IL
- Pianist
- 20 miles from Lake Forest
- $300 – $800 per event
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 – $500 per event
Bill K. said
“Wonderful in everything that asked him to play. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
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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. ”
- 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
- Starts at $350 per hour
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
- Starts at $200
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
- Starts at $120
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
- Starts at $300
Barbara F. said
“Joshua was absolutely incredible! Dressed spectacularly elegant and was so polite! His range of music was incredible and he was ‘present but unobtrusive! I will definitely request him again! Thank... ”
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- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- Starts at $300
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- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- Starts at $75
Michael K. said
“Kyle was absolutely incredible! He played piano for my mom’s outdoor retirement party, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, his communication was outstanding. He... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- Contact for pricing
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. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Lake Forest
- Starts at $200
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!! ”
- Downers Grove, IL
- Pianist
- 32 miles from Lake Forest
- Starts at $300
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
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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
- Contact for pricing
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
- Starts at $750
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Quick facts for Pianists in Lake Forest, IL
17,673 quotes sent
In the past year, Pianists have sent 17,673 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 8,607 Pianist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.
1.7 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.7 days (on average) to hire a Pianist.
Popular events
Pianists are typically hired for Christmas Parties 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.
While browsing Lake Forest 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 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.