I am a New York City-based pianist specializing in elegant live music for weddings, proposals, and other special events. I perform ceremony music, including processional, recessional, and prelude selections, with a focus on creating a refined and emotional atmosphere. My repertoire includes classical wedding pieces, modern romantic songs, and Christian/worship music upon request. Clients book me for my professionalism, reliability, and ability to enhance meaningful moments. I am flexible with song requests and committed to making every performance smooth, tasteful, and memorable for your event.
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Jason M.
May 15, 2026Joshua recently played the piano for my son's baptism, and the music was stunning. He accommodates requests effortlessly and played every single song I asked for beautifully, from the main service music to the worship songs. He is completely dependable, arriving right on time and fully prepared. If you want a flawless, personalized, and beautiful experience, he is the pianist to choose.
Hired as: Pianist
Price range: $500 - $1500
Languages: English, Malayalam
Gig length: 15 - 180 minutes
In the months leading up to your wedding, we will stay in close communication to thoughtfully plan every musical detail of your ceremony. This includes virtual consultations to discuss your preferred style, specific song requests, and the overall atmosphere you want to create for your day.
We will carefully coordinate key moments such as the prelude music, processional, bridal entrance, special performances, and recessional, ensuring each transition feels seamless and intentional. If you have a family member or guest who would like to perform a vocal piece, I can also provide live piano accompaniment to support and enhance their performance.
I specialize in performing ceremony music that includes prelude selections, processional pieces, and recessional music, all delivered with a focus on elegance, emotional depth, and a refined atmosphere tailored to your celebration.
Hi, I’m Joshua Samuel, a New York City-based pianist specializing in weddings, church ceremonies, and private events. With over 9 years of experience serving as a church pianist, I bring a profressional, polished, and emotionally attentive style to every performance.
Being a finance student in NYC has taught me the importance of professionalism, organization, and reliability - qualities I bring to every wedding and event to ensure a smooth and memorable experience.
My musical background combines classical training, church accompaniment, contemporary piano, and elegant improvisation, allowing me to create a refined atmosphere tailored to each couple’s vision. Whether performing traditional hymns, classical wedding pieces, or modern love songs, my goal is always the same: to make your event feel timeless, personal, and unforgettable.
Having performed in both intimate church settings and upscale vibrant venues, I understand how important reliability, communication, and atmosphere are on a wedding day. I work closely with couples to customize ceremony music, processionals, and special requests.
A fully functioning acoustic grand piano or a high-quality weighted digital piano (digital grand style preferred) is required for all performances to ensure optimal sound quality and consistency.
A stable, level performance area is required, along with a standard piano bench or suitable chair at proper playing height.
If amplification is required due to venue size or acoustics, access to a basic PA system or powered speaker may be necessary. I am happy to coordinate with the venue or event planner to ensure proper sound setup in advance.
Access to the performance area should be provided 30–45 minutes prior to the start of the event for setup, sound check (if applicable), and preparation.
Classical & Ceremony Standards
Canon in D — Pachelbel
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride) — Wagner
Prelude in C Major — J.S. Bach
Modern Piano / Cinematic
River Flows in You — Yiruma
A Thousand Years — Christina Perri (piano arrangement)
Perfect — Ed Sheeran (piano arrangement)
All of Me — John Legend (piano arrangement)
Comptine d’un autre été — Yann Tiersen
Experience — Ludovico Einaudi
Nuvole Bianche — Ludovico Einaudi
Worship / Church Repertoire
Oceans - Hillsong United
Goodness of God - CeCe Winans
Amazing Grace John Newton
How Great Thou Art - Carrie Underwood
Great Is Thy Faithfulness Carrie Underwood
Way Maker - Darlene Zschech
My musical influences span classical piano, contemporary instrumental music, and modern pop arrangements adapted for solo piano performance.
I draw foundational inspiration from classical composers such as Chopin, Debussy, and Bach, particularly in their use of emotional phrasing, harmonic depth, and expressive dynamics.
In more contemporary performance settings, I am influenced by modern piano artists and arrangers such as Yiruma, Ludovico Einaudi, Elvis Presley, and other cinematic instrumental musicians whose work emphasizes atmosphere and emotional storytelling.
For modern wedding repertoire, I enjoy interpreting contemporary pop and love songs in a refined piano style that preserves the emotional core of the original music while fitting the elegance of a ceremony environment.
Overall, my influences come together to support a versatile style that is classical in technique, modern in sound, and always focused on enhancing meaningful moments in real time.
A fully functioning acoustic grand piano or a high-quality weighted digital piano (digital grand style preferred)
Standard piano bench at proper playing height.
Pianist