- Waltham, MA
- Pianist
- Starts at $300
Marie A. said
“Mel was so fun !! Made our party a huge success ❤️”
Classical Sample
Jazz/Pop
Overview
I can play pretty much anything! Are you looking for classical/jazz pianist for your formal gathering to set the atmosphere? or little rock and or popular music to liven up your party? Got a group of kids for sing along? Perhaps you want to walk down the aisle with your favorite 80's hair band music! I can play them all!
Reviews
38 reviews
Sydney F.
October 8, 20265 star wedding ceremony pianist
Motoko did an incredible job as my wedding ceremony pianist!! She went above and beyond, meeting me before the event to preview the equipment and taking my custom song requests. I cannot recommend her enough!!
Hired as: Pianist
Music By Motoko
Thank you for this wonderful review! May your married life be a beautiful journey filled with trust, kindness, and everlasting love!
Motoko
David L.
September 22, 2026Outstanding experience, very professional!
We recently hired Music by Motoko to play piano during our wedding cocktail hour and had a fantastic experience. Very talented musician and very easy to work with. Would highly recommend hiring for your event.
Hired as: Pianist
Rachel C.
July 10, 2026Incredible
Motoko played at our wedding ceremony and it was exactly everything that I had envisioned and dreamed of! She was so amazing and played the best versions of all of the songs! She was also so professional and easy to work with!
Hired as: Keyboard Player, Pianist
Music By Motoko
It was my pleasure! Congratulations to you both❤️
Motoko
Wendy M.
October 24, 2025Incredible!
Motoko is highly recommended! She played at our son’s rehearsal dinner and the music choices and her performance was exceptional. The guests commented on how beautifully she played.
Her communication prior to the event was nothing more than fabulous. She came in a bit early so the guests were welcomed in with her music. Just incredible and exceeded our expectations in every way.
Hired as: Pianist
Melissa M.
October 17, 2025Motoko is amazing!
So professional, so talented, such a pleasure to work with!! Motoko added so much to our rehearsal dinner! We recommend her wholeheartedly!!
Hired as: Pianist
Booking information
Past booked events
October 2026
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Cambridge, MA
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Allston, MA
September 2026
05
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Scituate, MA
July 2026
03
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Harwich Port, MA
December 2025
13
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Cambridge, MA
October 2025
23
Thursday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Wrentham, MA
September 2025
26
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Boston, MA
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Boston, MA
May 2025
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Portsmouth, NH
October 2024
18
Friday
Grand Opening
10:00am - 8:00pm
•
Andover, MA
June 2024
09
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Narragansett, RI
07
Friday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Boston, MA
May 2024
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Boston, MA
April 2024
27
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Wakefield, MA
February 2024
13
Tuesday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Burlington, MA
December 2023
01
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Andover, MA
July 2023
19
Wednesday
Virtual Event
12:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Boston, MA
April 2023
29
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Wakefield, MA
December 2022
11
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Boston, MA
November 2022
05
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Cambridge, MA
September 2022
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Boston, MA
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Kingston, MA
03
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Winchester, MA
June 2022
05
Sunday
Baby Shower
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Andover, MA
May 2022
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Lawrence, MA
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
York, ME
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Cambridge, MA
December 2021
24
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Brookline, MA
August 2021
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Salem, MA
July 2021
17
Saturday
Graduation
5:30pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Narragansett, RI
June 2021
24
Thursday
Cocktail Party
9:00pm - 12:00am (Fri)
•
Boston, MA
May 2021
28
Friday
Studio Session
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Cambridge, MA
23
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Braintree, MA
April 2021
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Salem, NH
August 2020
21
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Cambridge, MA
December 2019
20
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Brookline, MA
13
Friday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Boston, MA
12
Thursday
Cocktail Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Cambridge, MA
August 2019
18
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Salisbury, MA
July 2019
27
Saturday
Religious Celebration
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Newton, MA
December 2018
21
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Brookline, MA
November 2018
17
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Milton, MA
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