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Gold Standard Musicians
- St Louis, MO
- Classical Ensemble
- Travels up to 120 miles
- Contact for rates
- 1. Gilded Duo—1,000 Years
- 2. Midas Duo—Besame Mucho
- 3. Solo Piano Samples
- 4. Electric Gold--Stl Blues
- 5. Gilded Duo—To Make You Feel My Love
- 6. Solo Piano Classical Christmas--Oh Come All Ye Faithful/Beethoven
- 7. Electric Gold Quartet--Tango Toscana
- 8. Solo Violin/Viola Tico Tico
- 9. Solo Violin/Viola—Pachelbel’s Canon in D
Natasha McGuire Photography--www.natashamcguire.com
10/31/20 Cocktail Hour in the Zodiac Room at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel
The Alchemy Trio playing a ceremony in STL’s City Hall Grand Rotunda
The Gilded Duo—one of our most popular wedding bookings!
The Gilded Duo in Lafayette Park
Acoustic Gold Duo
Our incredible guitarist, Mathew. Scroll to see his video—>
Electric Gold, StL’s ONLY electric string quartet
Jewel Box Wedding
Pianist and Gold Standard Founder, Johanna. Photo Credit-Von McKnelly
Electric Gold—spice up the traditional string quartet with electricity!
Solo Violinist Amy playing a ceremony at Silver Oaks Chateau
Overview
Gold Standard Musicians are the very best of the best professionals St. Louis has to offer, working as soloists or collaborating in a variety of small groups. We work alongside our clients to realize their creative vision for their events—wedding ceremonies and receptions, dinners, holiday parties, corporate events, banquets, and more! We love making your requests a reality, whether you know what you want down to the last detail or want us to take an idea and run with it. Relax and enjoy. Your event is in the best of hands.
16 Reviews

I had asked for a violinist to visit while family was gathering at my parents home for Mother's Day for a brief period and to play some of my Mom's favorite songs. Amy arrived early and we talked through the entry. Since we're social distancing due to Covid19 and my parents are 84 & 83 years old, family members had hoped to gather in their beautiful yard, but due to cooler temperatures, we had to shift the party to the garage. When Mom realized Amy was playing for her she was overwhelmed with tears. It was a beautiful performance and Amy nailed it! Great memories for the family. Thank you so much for helping out with our special day for Mom. Susan
Strolling Violinist
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Thanks so much, Susan! It means so much to us to celebrate these special moments with families like yours. Amy sends her thanks for hosting and also for the cupcake! 😁

Johanna was amazing to work with! She helped us find Violinist Elizabeth for our wedding reception and we couldn't be happier with the results. Both Johanna, when organizing the details, and Elizabeth, were both so professional and wonderful to work with. All the guests just loved hearing the romantic sound of the violin while they mingled during the reception. We got lots of compliments regarding the music. I just want to thank them again for being everything I was hoping for and more! I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a musician for their private event.
Classical Ensemble
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Congratulations, Katherine and Matthew! It was an honor to be part of your celebration. Thanks for entrusting us with the music, and we wish you all the best in your future!!

Johanna is truly a wonderful and versatile pianist, and her music provided a wonderful ambiance for our event, with selections from ragtime to Broadway to Bohemian Rhapsody! She responded promptly and thoughtfully to all my questions, and she provided a microphone for my family to use upon request. She helpfully provided song lists to give an idea of her vast repertoire, and even learned some new songs that we especially love. We received so many compliments on the music and everyone wanted to know where we found such an incredible pianist! Thank you so much for your wonderful performance--it really was the icing on the cake for our special evening!
Pianist
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Thank you, Andrea!
It was a pleasure playing for you and your friends and family. I had a great time and I'm so glad you enjoyed the music. All the best to you, and Happy New Year!

We hired Amy to play modern pop songs during cocktail hour at my husbands 30th birthday. She arrived on time, was very professional and did a great job! It was the perfect addition to the night!
Violinist
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Thank you so much, Megan! We love bringing the special touch to birthdays. Thanks for having us out!
Very professional and beautiful pianist! She was willing to learn any piano song that my husband and I wanted during our ceremony.
Pianist
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Thank you so much, Molly! I had such a great time playing for your beautiful ceremony and learning your great requests! They’re wonderful additions to my repertoire.

Our violinist,Amy, was truly professional and provided the perfect selections of soothing music needed for our loved one memorial services. Our special request performed during the service was beautifully and elegantly rendered. It was a pleasant and special addition to the service that we will always remember.
Violinist
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Thank you so much, Vanita. It means a lot to us to play for memorials like Lisa’s. Thanks for having us and for your kind words. I’ll send them on to Amy.

Music was beautiful, on time and family was very pleased.
Violinist
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Thank you, Timothy! Playing music for grieving families is an honor and responsibility we care about so much. Thanks for the opportunity.

She did a great job! She coordinated with the wedding planner, showed up on time and played beautifully! She was amazing!
Pianist
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Thank you so much, Jenny! I had a ton of fun playing for cocktail hour at your beautiful wedding! I also had a lot of fun meeting some of your family-they’re super fun and sweet. Congratulations to you and Christopher. All the best to you two!!

Johanna & her violinist were exceptional! Arrived on time, very professional, and played heart out. She is the real deal!

Johanna was on time, engaging, extremely talented and flexible. She was extremely well received by our guests.
I’d highly recommend her in a heartbeat!
Pianist
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Thanks so much, Neil! I had a wonderful time at your party. You and your guests were such fun!

Johanna was outstanding and the music was exactly what was needed for our family event. She is terrific!
Keyboard Player
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Thanks so much, Lorraine! It was so fun being a part of your family’s celebration! All the best to you and the newlyweds.

Johanna is an outstanding pianist! She was perfect for my event and I would highly recommend her to others who are looking for a similar service. She was very easy to work with and very professional as well.
Pianist
Response from Gold Standard Musicians:
Hi Tracie! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a joy playing for your family's special event. I look forward to seeing you all again on the big wedding day!!

Johanna is a great choice for any event.
Pianist

Johanna played for my daughter's wedding. She was very organized and always responded to my questions. She played everything we asked for. We got so many positive comments on how beautiful the music was at the wedding. I would highly recommend her for your event.
Pianist

Johanna is one of the best pianists I have ever worked with. This summer, a soprano friend and I collaborated with her on a musical theatre project. While she hadn't played our songs before, she dutifully and cheerfully learned 22 new songs to perform. At the recital, many of the audience members commented on her ability to handle all the challenges of some very tricky music. I highly regard Johanna and always want her to play for anything I perform if possible.
Pianist

I own a wedding music company, and hired Johanna to perform a wedding with one of our musicians. She was kind and pleasant, performed each song exquisitely, and epitomized punctuality and professionalism. Highly recommended!
Classical Duo
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 20 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
What to expect in the booking process:
-A personal approach to make sure all your expectations are understood and fulfilled. Don't know exactly what you want? I can help!
-Prompt communication
-Attention to detail
What to expect at your event:
-No worries for you!
-Early arrival and setup
-Awesome music!
-We can provide a keyboard if necessary and amplification (we’re off-the-grid, no electrical outlet necessary!)
-Friendly professionalism
About
Gold Standard Musicians are the very best of the best professionals St. Louis has to offer. We work alongside our clients to realize their creative vision for their events—wedding ceremonies and receptions, dinners, holiday parties, corporate events, banquets, and more! We love making your requests a reality, whether you know what you want down to the last detail or want us to take an idea and run with it. Relax and enjoy. Your event is in the best of hands.
Gold Standard Musicians offers an ever-expanding range of instrumental combos to choose from. We can work with your budget and vision to help you figure out what will work best for you.
Let us help you create the perfect musical setting for your event! Get in touch today.
Additional Booking Notes
This will vary depending upon the venue and ensemble/band hired. If I'm playing by myself, all I need is either a piano or an electrical outlet for my keyboard and amp.
Setup Requirements
I can provide a keyboard and amp, but I do need an electrical outlet!
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