Johnny is a highly trained singer, ukulele player, and an experienced jazz and classical pianist.
Thanks for checking out my profile! Since 2010 I have provided music for more than 300 wedding ceremonies, making me one of the most frequently booked wedding performer in the US. I will work hard to make the music for your wedding memorable, unique and beautiful.
Available for your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, proposal, birthday/anniversary party, or corporate event. Click "Get A Free Quick Quote" and I'll respond within 1 hour.
Song Sample Offer - Let me know which special song you have in mind - I'll do a quick recording and email it over to you free of charge.
29 reviews
Kelly S.
September 22, 2024Johnny came to our event last minute and played beautifully. He contributed to what turned out to be a lovely evening
Hired as: Pianist
Fabiana A.
May 7, 2023John did an amazing job as the pianist for our wedding ceremony. He was able to customize two of our favorite songs and it all came out so beautifully! John is the perfect musical addition to our day and we would highly recommend working with him!
Hired as: Pianist
Diana M.
August 11, 2022Johnny learned more than a few songs for our wedding. We are soooooooo glad we hired him! He made our vision of surprising lounge music (rap, metal, rock) come true for our cocktail hour. And he absolutely enchanted our guests from minute 1 with his amazing ukelele, piano and singing skills. We also wound up hiring his friend for violin accompaniment. He also learned our recessional song, from a lesser known band Cloud Cult. His entire repertoire for our wedding was the perfect blend of everything we love musically and we will never forget how special he made our day.
Hired as: Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Johnny Herbert - Piano and Ukulele
Thanks for the very nice review Diana. I'm so happy to hear that you loved the music.. you picked some great songs! Wishing you all the best. -Johnny
Ritz B.
July 11, 2022I am so glad I hired Johnny! His beautiful music added to the small event I hosted last Friday. He is also very accommodating and he has quite a list of songs to choose from. My 18 year old son who was the celebrant also is an avid ukulele player and was extremely happy when Johnny asked him to jam with him during the cocktail hour. Our guests truly enjoyed Johnny's music. I highly recommend Johnny!
Hired as: Hawaiian Entertainment
Johnny Herbert - Piano and Ukulele
Thank you so much Ritz! I'm glad Paolo and his friends and family all had a great time and enjoyed the music. -Johnny
Katie M.
May 9, 2022Johnny was very professional and accommodating from the start of the process and throughout- playing our favorite songs. His vocals and instruments were perfect for our ceremony, cocktail hour and first dance. Beautiful music and a very unique and fun touch to our wedding in May 2022. We and our guests won't forget it any time soon! We highly recommend Johnny to anyone who wants a beautiful and unique wedding!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist, Wedding Singer
Johnny Herbert - Piano and Ukulele
It was an honor to perform for your wedding! I'm so happy to hear everyone loved the music.. you picked some beautiful songs. I wish you and Jesse all the best. -Johnny
Price range: Contact for rates
Insurance: $9,000 - Music Pro/Hanover
Singer, Classically Trained Pianist & Ukulele Player
Contact me for a combined quote - wedding ceremony plus cocktail hour. Available for your Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception, Birthday Party, Luau, or Corporate Event.
A 2004 graduate from the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, Johnny has studied and performed classical piano music for over 20 years. Since 2008 Johnny has provided music for more than 120 wedding ceremonies in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Connecticut,, Vermont, and West Virginia, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
Romantic and easily portable to any venue site, a ukulele will create a memorable soundscape for your special day. Common requests include "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and "Can't Help Falling In Love." Please visit the media section for ukulele samples.
With a set list of over 300 songs, Johnny can play and sing standards from Gershwin, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Michael Bublé, and the Beatles. Adding live music will enhance and enliven your party or cocktail hour. If you have a special song in mind and you'd like to discuss possibilities, please click the orange "Request Free Quote" button and I'll get back to you within one hour.
I sing and play..
UKULELE, songs like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "I'm Yours" (Jason Mraz)
instrumental CLASSICAL music like Pachelbel's "Canon in D" or Bach's "Prelude in C Major"
JAZZ STANDARDS like "The Way You Look Tonight" and "Fly Me to the Moon"
new WEDDING standards like "Marry Me" by Train, "Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan, and "Feels Like Home" by Randy Newman
The song list here is just a start, the real list has 1000's of songs on it and I'm always happy to learn and perform new songs. Please check out my media samples, I just recently added one of my absolute favorite songs, "Make You Feel My Love."
-Johnny
Equipment: Yamaha P-140 Digital Piano, Kala Mahogany Tenor Ukulele, Fishman SA-220 Performance System Amplifier
Johnny's Credentials:
**Bachelor of Arts Music(BA)-The University of Southern California
**Church organist/pianist - 15 years
**Co-Founder and instructor at Skylands Music School in Ringwood, NJ
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Wayne, NJ
Tuesday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Purchase, NY
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 11:00pm
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Glen Ridge, NJ
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 11:00pm
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Newburgh, NY
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Wappingers Falls, NY
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
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Summit, NJ
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Scranton, PA
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Garden City, NY
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Wilton, CT
Monday
Wedding Engagement
9:00pm - 9:30pm
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New York City, NY
----Ukulele Songs----
Over The Rainbow, Iz Kamakawiwo'ole
Can’t Help Falling In Love, Elvis
What A Wonderful World, Louis Armstrong
Rhythm of Love, Plain White T’s
Here Comes The Sun, Beatles
Something, Beatles
Hey Soul Sister, Train
I’m Yours, Jason Mraz
Lucky, Jason Mraz
----Wedding Ceremony----
Marry Me, Train
Make You Feel My Love, Adele
You & I, Stevie Wonder
Feels Like Home, Randy Newman
A Thousand Years, Christina Perry
All of Me, John Legend
Everything, Michael Buble
One Hand One Heart, Richard Rodgers
Crazy Love, Van Morrison
Wonderful Tonight, Eric Clapton
Imagine, John Lennon
Book of Love, The Magnetic Fields
Ave Maria, Schubert
Here Comes the Bride/Wedding March
Pachelbel Canon in D
Pop Standards
Your Song, Elton John
Piano Man, Billy Joel
New York State of Mind, Billy Joel
Knocks Me Off My Feet, Stevie Wonder
I Want You Back, Jackson 5
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You, Rod Stewart
Haven’t Met You Yet, Michael Buble
Moondance, Van Morrison
Maybe I’m Amazed, Paul McCartney
This list is just the start!
To request a specific sample, please email:
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----Jazz Standards----
Way You Look Tonight, Jerome Kern
Come Rain Or Come Shine, Harold Arlen
Every Time We Say Goodbye, Cole Porter
You Belong To Me, Sue Thompson
Hallelujah I Love Her So, Ray Charles
A Nightingale Sang In Barkley Square, M. Sherwin
Fly Me To The Moon, Bart Howard
Autumn Leaves, Joseph Kosma
I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Cole Porter
Love Is Here To Stay, George Gershwin
Moonlight In Vermont, Karl Suessdorf
Let’s Fall In Love, Harold Arlen
My Romance, Richard Rodgers
Can’t Take That Away From Me, George Gershwin
A Foggy Day In London Town, George Gershwin
Moon River, Henry Mancini
The More I See You, Harry Warren
When I Fall In Love, Victor Young
At Last, Mack Gordon
----Dean Martin & Frank Sintara----
Somewhere There’s A Someone
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face
It Had To Be You
Young at Heart
Come Fly With Me
My Way
Strangers in the Night
Summer Wind
----Beatles----
In My Life
Blackbird
I Will
I’ve Just Seen A Face
Something
I Want To Hold Your Hand
Let It Be
Here There and Everywhere
And I Love Her
All You Need Is Love
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