- Arlington, VA
- Singing Pianist
- 33 miles from
- Contact for rates
Ally K. said
“We had a wonderful event and are so grateful to Jesse for joining us! ”
Joel Brandon
Overview
Joel Brandon is a professional pianist/singer with 20 years of experience, and has performed for hundreds of events just like yours, with a consistent record of client satisfaction - and the testimonials to prove it! With an extensive song list of current and classic hits, jazz, classical, holiday songs, and more, he is sure to meet your musical needs, and can also take your custom song requests. He can perform as a singing pianist, solo singer, or solo pianist.
Reviews
10 reviews
Chanel R.
November 18, 2025Amazing Artist
Mr. Joel put on an amazing show for the resident at the nursing home. He had so many songs you can pick for him to play and also his Voice is amazing too.
Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist
Tim N.
January 2, 2024Very fun evening
Joel entertained us fri the moment he arrived. Our guests had a super time singing along with Joel and the piano.
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Mary G.
January 20, 2022Joel made the wedding!
Joel played piano and sang at our son's wedding, and honestly I don't know where to begin. I guess most importantly he's incredibly talented - both at piano and singing. His list of songs was perfect, and he also learned a couple songs for the wedding, and nailed them. He worked with me to ensure the length of the processional song was perfectly timed.
But apart from all that, Joel is relaxed, friendly, easy going and helped create a wonderful vibe for the wedding. The music was great and thanks to Joel we had FUN!! As I said in the headline, he made the wedding. (Oh, and he showed up on time and is reliable as well.)
Joel is also very good at sensing the vibe of the room, and adjusting his music to it - along with sensing what people are enjoying.
I'll definitely be calling Joel for future events.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Pianist, Pop Singer, Singing Pianist, Wedding Singer
Jamie M.
December 10, 2018Joel was great!
Joel was great at our holiday party, he's an awesome piano player and had a great voice! We will definitely be using him again!
Hired as: Keyboard Player, Singing Pianist
Mike C.
October 24, 2018Amazing Pianist and Singer
Joel Brandon was amazing. He performed for my Mother's 70th birthday brunch of around 50 guests. I asked that he'd play comfortable background dining music and he knew exactly what to play without skipping a beat. He amazed all of us with his beautiful voice and very talented keyboard playing. Joel was also nice enough to share a playlist of some of his songs and the many songs I recognized were played so well. Joel was a professional from start to finish, he showed up early to setup, he was clean cut and well dressed, and always stayed in contact prior to the event which assured me that he would not be a no show. I will definitely book Joel again and recommend him without a doubt. Thank you Joel for making our party great...
Hired as: Classical Pianist, Jazz Pianist, Jazz Singer, Keyboard Player, Pianist, Pop Singer, Singing Pianist
Booking information
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
What to expect
Whether you're looking to set the mood with background music or inspire your guests with a featured performance, Joel can meet your needs. He has extensive experience playing and singing for many situations, from a wedding ceremony to a rousing piano bar.
About
Joel Brandon is a professional singer and pianist who has been performing professionally for 20 years at music venues, restaurants, bars, private events, and churches. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance and Composition from Messiah University, as well as a Master of Music in Media Writing and Production from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, one of the nation's top music schools.
Additional booking notes
Requires 1 outlet for keyboard and amplifier. Provides own keyboard, amplifier, and microphone.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Bethesda, MD
November 2025
07
Friday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Sykesville, MD
October 2025
11
Saturday
House Party
8:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Centreville, MD
January 2024
01
Monday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Severna Park, MD
December 2023
17
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Severna Park, MD
March 2023
15
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Catonsville, MD
November 2022
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Clarksville, MD
January 2022
19
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Calabasas, CA
December 2021
04
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Palmdale, CA
December 2018
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Hermosa Beach, CA
October 2018
21
Sunday
Birthday Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Santa Fe Springs, CA
20
Saturday
Anniversary Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Redondo Beach, CA
Set list
2000s-Present
All of Me - John Legend
As it Was - Harry Styles
Bless the Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Chariot - Gavin DeGraw
Clocks – Coldplay
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Creep - Radiohead
Demons - Imagine Dragons
Don't Know Why – Norah Jones
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Easy on Me - Adele
Everything – Michael Buble
Forget You - CeeLo Green
Gone - Ben Folds
Grenade – Bruno Mars
Hello - Adele
Hold On, We’re Going Home - Drake
Human - Jon McLaughlin
If I Ain't Got You – Alicia Keys
I’m not the Only One - Sam Smith
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
I Won't Give Up – Jason Mraz
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
The Luckiest - Ben Folds
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Paradise - Coldplay
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Rude – Magic!
Someone Like You - Adele
Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
Stay- Rihanna
Stay with Me – Sam Smith
Sunday Morning – Maroon 5
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Too Good at Goodbyes - Sam Smith
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
Yellow - Coldplay
'50s-'90s
Africa - Toto
All of My Love – Led Zeppelin
Anyway You Want It - Journey
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Country Roads - John Denver
Crocodile Rock - Elton John
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Easy - Commodores/Lionel Richie
Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Happy Birthday - Stevie Wonder
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Hotel California - The Eagles
Hound Dog - Elvis
I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Imagine - John Lennon
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
Lean on Me – Bill Withers
Livin on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
My Girl – The Temptations
New York State of Mind – Billy Joel
Only the Good Die Young - Billy Joel
Piano Man – Billy Joel
Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Rich Girl - Hall and Oates
Rocket Man – Elton John
She’s Always a Woman to Me - Billy Joel
She's Got a Way - Billy Joel
Sittin' On The Dock of The Bay - Otis Redding
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
Vienna - Billy Joel
Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai
Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn
What I Got - Sublime
What's Up? - 4 Non Blondes
With or Without You - U2
You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall and Oates
You May Be Right - Billy Joel
Your Song – Elton John
Jazz
All Blues - Miles Davis
All the Things You Are - Jerome Kern
Autumn Leaves - Johnny Mercer
Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Georgia on My Mind - Hoagy Carmichael
The Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Moon River - Henry Mancini
My Funny Valentine - Rodgers/Hart
My Romance - Rodgers/Hart
Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland
Classical/Traditional
Ave Maria - Schubert
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Clair De Lune - Debussy
Impromptu No. 2 in Eb - Schubert
The Prayer - Josh Groban and Celine Dion
Trumpet Tune in D - Purcell
Prelude in C - Bach
River Flows in You - Yiruma
You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
Originals
Alone
Anything At All
Sunny Weather
Unreal
We Need Each Other
What Are We Fighting For?
Influences and inspiration
Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Adele, Billy Joel, Elton John, Ben Folds
Setup requirements
Requires room for keyboard/amp/music stand/stool and 1 outlet
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