- Lambertville, NJ
- Pianist
- 15 miles from Princeton
- $250 - $1500
Eva F. said
“They did such a great job with our audience. We will have them back!! ”
The 59 Best Pianists for hire in Princeton, NJ
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229 Pianists serving Princeton, NJ
- Freehold, NJ
- Pianist
- 22 miles from Princeton
- $150-up
Dan O. said
“Arnie played for my father’s wake. He created the atmosphere we hoped for, with minimal prep on our end. At a time when we needed someone to simply handle the details - Arnie came through. ”
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pianist
- 38 miles from Princeton
- Contact for rates
Joseph M. said
“David arrived on time and was fully prepared. He is an amazing pianist and we’ll definitely book him again for future events! ”
- Dover, NJ
- Pianist
- 37 miles from Princeton
- $400 - $6500
Gail S. said
“Farrell and his group were accommodating and easy to work with. They presented professionally and our guests had an amazing time. I am positive one of our guests wants to book them for her wedding! ”
- Trenton, NJ
- Pianist
- 11 miles from Princeton
- $150 - $1500
Christibeth P. said
“Scott was very punctual. Communication was excellent. Played a good selection of music through out the entire dinner party Would certainly recommend him and have him back again at another event. ”
- Newtown, PA
- Pianist
- 17 miles from Princeton
- $200 and up
Vanessa G. said
“Margin played the piano beautifully for my grandmother’s life celebration. I was genuinely expecting piano only, however she then started to sing for one of the songs, and sounded like a complete... ”
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pianist
- 38 miles from Princeton
- $350-750
Taylor W. said
“The ultimate professional, Michael came early, gave generously of his time and his amazing talent. He played solo while we dined, then took requests for singing around the piano. He tolerated some... ”
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1 Verified booking- Flemington, NJ
- Pianist
- 15 miles from Princeton
- $200 normies / $16,000 oligarchs, negotiable +/-
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- Sellersville, PA
- Pianist
- 34 miles from Princeton
- Contact for rates
Holly G. said
“My daughter Sara Caverly got married at Bristol Harbour 3 weeks ago and I hired Christina and Ellen Bergeron to play during the wedding ceremony. They were very professional and their music was the... ”
- Easton, PA
- Pianist
- 37 miles from Princeton
- Contact for rates
Terri J. said
“What a talent! He played beautifully and was a great singer as well. Very professional. Highly recommend ”
- Toms River, NJ
- Pianist
- 37 miles from Princeton
- Contact for rates
Iris A. said
“George and Deborah Dutcher performed a Concert on our Courtyard at our condo association on the Ocean in Long Branch. They were amazing!!!! it was like being in Tuscany. They sang music from... ”
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pianist
- 38 miles from Princeton
- $150 and up
Peter G. said
“Rob came recommended to our family as a pianist who could play classical, jazz and American standards for my grandmother's memorial. He sure did deliver. He was easy to work with, responsive to... ”
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pianist
- 38 miles from Princeton
- Contact for rates
Linda F. said
“Played for a small cocktail event. Joe played the entire time only breaking for a brief time. He took requests prior to date of event. The music was never intrusive, but was a perfect backdrop to my... ”
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pianist
- 38 miles from Princeton
- $150 and higher
Christopher D. said
“Naomi was the perfect addition to our holiday event. Beyond her incredible talent, her warmth and genuine nature were beyond expectations. I would highly recommend her. ”
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pianist
- 38 miles from Princeton
- $150 and up
Peggy G. said
“Barbara provided a snazzy repertoire of music for our library fund raising event. There seemed to be a captive audience sitting nearby and enjoying her music all evening. Everyone commented that she... ”
- Pine Beach, NJ
- Pianist
- 39 miles from Princeton
- Contact for rates
Lisa G. said
“Jim was professional and talented. Everyone loved his music!! ”
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Quick facts for Pianists in Princeton, NJ
17,158 quotes sent
In the past year, Pianists have sent 17,158 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 8,243 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.
Princeton ranks #2
Princeton is the 2nd most popular city for Pianists requests in New Jersey.
Popular events
Pianists are typically hired for Cocktail Parties, House Parties, and Birthday Parties in Princeton, NJ.
New Jersey ranks #8
New Jersey is the 8th most popular state for Pianists requests in the United States.
Past events for Pianists in Princeton, NJ
An Excellent Experience
Pianist
5.0
November 6, 2025
1 hour
Arrived early, mingled well with the organizers, provided the music we needed, was very well received by our guests, and a true benefit to our event.
Event total
$250
Amazing and broad repertoire
Pianist
5.0
November 7, 2025
3 hours
Farrell was extremely easy to work with and did a fabulous job at our rehearsal party!
Event total
$500
About booking Pianists in Princeton, NJ
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 Princeton, New Jersey 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 Princeton 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 Princeton, NJ area
These Pianists serve the wider Princeton and Mercer county area and travel to Kingston, Rocky Hill, Princeton Junction, Blawenburg, Plainsboro, West Windsor, Skillman, Heathcote, Lawrenceville, Hopewell, Princeton Meadows, Harlingen, Lawrence Township, Monmouth Junction, Pennington, Kendall Park, South Brunswick, Belle Mead, Dayton, Mercerville, Hamilton Square, Franklin Park, Cranbury, East Windsor Township, Windsor, Ewing, Hightstown, Robbinsville, Hamilton, and West Trenton.