- Toronto, ON
- Pianist
- $375 and up
Paul S. said
“thank you David for a great performance. lots of fun and interactive ”
Paul Stillo
Overview
Add an extra touch of elegance and romance for your reception or dinner with Paul's cocktail piano services. His performances include instrumental versions of beloved standards, popular contemporary songs and romantic movie themes.
Whether you are planning something formal or casual, Paul will help you create the perfect ambiance for your special event.
Paul has enjoyed being a part of many special milestones throughout the GTA since 1995, including:
- Wedding Receptions/Dinners
- Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
- Wedding Anniversaries
- Valentine's Day Dinners
- Birthday Luncheons/Dinners
- Engagement Parties
- Life Celebrations/Memorials
- Employment Anniversaries
Reviews
24 reviews
Lori O.
May 24, 202650th birthday dinner
Paul was a pleasure from the moment he stepped into my home. He is very talented and professional. I would definitely book him again for an event at my home.
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Paul Stillo
Lori!
Thank you for your kind words and for making me a part of your special evening! It was a lovely get-together and I'm happy I was able to help provide the atmosphere you were looking for.
Best wishes,
Paul
Jaclyn B.
December 14, 2025Piano Piano!
It’s always a pleasure to have Paul play! He joined us again this year for our annual Holiday party and our guests thoroughly enjoyed his beautiful music. He is not only a very lovely person, but a tremendous piano player. Thank you, Paul!
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Paul Stillo
Wow! Thank you for your kind words, Jaclyn. It was a real blast to once again be a part of your festivities. I was very humbled by all the lovely comments / feedback from your friends - what an incredibly gracious group of people. I also thoroughly enjoyed seeing them embrace this year's "Rhinestone Cowboy" theme!
Best wishes,
Paul
Victoria C.
July 18, 2025Amazing!!
Paul was just wonderful. Very kind and professional. He played for 2 hours at our Ladies Luncheon and did exactly what we were looking for - beautiful background music that went well with the theme. I am very impressed and hope to work with Paul again soon.
Thank you for everything!!!
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Paul Stillo
Hi Victoria - it was a pleasure to work with you also! It was a lovely day for your event and such a lovely piano! Thank you for making me a part of it
Paul
Jaclyn B.
December 15, 2024Holiday delight!
Paul was fantastic! A gifted pianist and a lovely person. I would highly recommend Paul for any event! Our guests sincerely enjoyed listening to lively holiday music. Thank you, Paul!
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Paul Stillo
Hi Jaclyn,
Your Magnum P.I. theme was such a blast! I loved seeing all your friends in Hawaiian shirts. I had a lovely time and it was a pleasure playing some Holiday music for all of you.
Thanks again for making me a part of your party. 😎🎹🎅
Martin
November 26, 2024The Client was very pleased!
We booked Paul for a client's celebration of life. She did not want to have to deal with tracking down a pianist for the event and we were so pleased to find Paul. Arrived on time, was very professional and provided excellent background music. We would love to book Paul again!
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Paul Stillo
Hi Martin - thank you so much for the kind words. It was an honour to be a part of that special event.
~Paul
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes
What to expect
Paul's solo piano arrangements of old and contemporary songs will provide an ideal backdrop to your reception or dinner.
From the time that you first contact him, Paul's professional and courteous demeanour will ensure that you have one less thing to worry about when it comes to your special occasion! If you have any questions throughout the whole process, they will be answered promptly and clearly.
Paul's professionalism extends right through to the date of your event:
- He will plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your booking so that he may begin playing promptly by the time your event gets started. He will also be happy to perform for an additional 15-20 minutes if your event is running slightly behind schedule - all at no additional cost.
- His break times are kept to a minimum. If the event is up to 2 hours in duration, he normally plays right through without a break. He will usually take a quick 5-10 minutes between each hour booked if you're booking him for 3+ hours.
- He will not consume any alcohol during the time of your booking, nor will he arrive in an inebriated state.
- He will not expect to have a meal provided, unless the reservation is over 4 hours in length and/or a long distance from Toronto.
- He will always act respectful toward guests and staff at your event.
- He will not put out a tip jar or sell personal merchandise at your event.
- He will never behave/perform in any manner that is meant to detract the attention from you and your event
About
Paul Stillo has been performing cocktail piano music at countless functions throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1995.
During this time, he's performed in such diverse places as banquet halls, restaurants, CN Tower, Casa Loma, Golf & Country Clubs and at clients' homes!
He is available for corporate events and private functions, including:
- receptions
- dinners
- birthdays
- anniversaries
- luncheons
Paul's solo piano arrangements of old standards and contemporary ballads will be enjoyed by guests of all ages.
Additional booking notes
A well-maintained piano that has been recently tuned and in good working condition.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
November 2026
22
Sunday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
Past booked events
May 2026
23
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Aurora, ON
December 2025
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
October 2025
26
Sunday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 3:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
July 2025
17
Thursday
House Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Oakville, ON
April 2025
25
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
December 2024
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
04
Wednesday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
October 2024
25
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Jordan Station, ON
06
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
September 2024
20
Friday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
August 2024
24
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
July 2024
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Mississauga, ON
June 2024
22
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
December 2023
14
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
August 2023
13
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
July 2023
29
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Burlington, ON
June 2023
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
December 2022
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Uxbridge, ON
08
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
November 2022
26
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Tottenham, ON
12
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Brampton, ON
November 2019
23
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Brampton, ON
October 2019
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Hamilton, ON
May 2019
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Ancaster, ON
July 2018
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Newcastle, ON
Set list
Paul tries to include music that may be recognized and appreciated by people of all ages. Here's a small list to give you an idea:
Contemporary Songs:
- Don’t Know Why (Norah Jones)
- All of Me (John Legend)
- Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
Billy Joel:
- New York State of Mind
- She’s Always a Woman To Me
- My Life
Elton John:
- Daniel
- Your Song
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
The Beatles:
- Yesterday
- Something
- Blackbird
The 60s & 70s:
- Beth (KISS)
- Alfie (Burt Bacharach)
- Angie (Rolling Stones)
The 80s:
- Open Arms (Journey)
- Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
- The Way It Is (Bruce Hornsby)
TV & Film:
- You’ve Got A Friend In Me (Toy Story)
- The Feather Theme (Forrest Gump)
- Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Cheers)
International:
- Caruso (Lucio Dalla)
- Besame Mucho (Consuelo Velázquez)
- Jerusalem of Gold (Naomi Shemer)
Showtunes:
- Memory (Cats)
- Sunrise Sunset (Fiddler on the Roof)
- Summertime (Porgy & Bess)
American Songbook:
- Stardust (Hoagy Carmichael)
- Send In The Clowns (Stephen Sondheim)
- Satin Doll (Duke Ellington)
Influences and inspiration
Paul appreciates artists/music from a variety of genres which have surely played a part in making him the musician that he is today:
The Beatles
Billy Joel
Elton John
Tony Bennett
Frank Sinatra
Nat King Cole
George Shearing
Journey
Styx
Allman Brothers
Randy Newman
Tom Waits
Mozart
Chopin
Dave Grusin
Steely Dan
Doobie Brothers
Bee Gees
Hall & Oates
Eurythmics
Setup requirements
Piano
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