- Milwaukee, WI
- Pianist
- $200-$1500
Event Pianist - Tara Kia
Overview
Tara Kia plays for wedding ceremonies and private events. As a classically-trained pianist and a composer, she makes the most memorable and heartfelt version of any song. She will also help you determine what equipment you need and curate the right songlist for your gathering.
Reviews
24 reviews
Kaleb B.
June 29, 2026Very Amazing & Professional Pianist! We loved it!
Tara was amazing and played beautifully! Would definitely recommend her service. She made our wedding ceremony a day to remember and she was both very respectful and professional.
Hired as: Pianist
John
June 19, 2026Effortless to Work With, Even Better to Listen To
Tara was the perfect addition to our evening. I hired her as a singer/pianist for a home dinner with our leadership team, and she made the night special. She was easy to coordinate with, on time, and wonderfully sociable with our guests.
She really tuned into the vibe of the party and took cues from me throughout. Her voice — sweet with a slight smokiness — was soft enough to enhance the piano without ever overtaking it, and her repertoire spanned classical, pop, and jazz. She even led some fun sing-alongs with the group.
I'll absolutely be hiring her again.
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Kelly M.
June 1, 2026Flexible and professional
Tara was great! Not only was she willing to play at the last minute when I called her in a panic, she was warm and friendly and fit in with us right away. She tolerated all of our last minute changes to our music and played beautifully. She is now part of the Eagle Rock Church family and we will definitely be asking her back when we need her!
Hired as: Pianist
Matt K.
May 12, 2026Incredible work!
Couldn't imagine our event without Tara's professionalism, high energy, and flawless piano playing.
We hired her to fill out our wedding band on short-ish notice, and she learned the whole set list, attended a rehearsal with the rest of the band, and brought along her high-quality equipment, boards, and sounds.
On top of her professional playing ability, she has a great attitude, presence, and spirit, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a keyboard player. Hopefully, I'll have another show for her myself in the future!
Hired as: Pianist
Chase F.
April 25, 202610/10!
Tara is an exceptional pianist and talented musician with an amazing voice! She was so kind and professional and was able to perform all the recommended songs we sent her. Her ability to play any song on the fly was impressive. She really set the mood for my gf’s birthday. I highly recommend booking her for any event large or small!
Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
What to expect
For weddings, I can provide live piano for:
- Rehearsal dinner
- Wedding ceremony
- Cocktail hour
- Reception (dinner)
For other events, I charge hourly for music and I also provide sound equipment.
If you have a larger budget, I have a trio for a more full, jazzy vibe.
For weddings and larger events, I also have an experienced DJ partner that I regularly work with if you’re looking to book live piano followed by a DJ.
About
Tara 'Kia' Ghassemikia is a full-time professional pianist, composer, singer-songwriter, and performer. She's classically trained and personally arranges all the covers that clients request, so that each piece is elegant, heartfelt, and high-quality.
She's very dynamic and loves playing a variety of genres, especially: soul, jazz, classic rock, classical, and pop. She loves connecting with her clients to learn their music style and then curating the perfect arrangement of music.
Tara also has +15 years of emcee experience. If your DJ has communicated that they won't emcee your wedding, you can book her for both live piano and emcee services.
Additional booking notes
I am happy to bring my piano/equipment, unless there is a high-quality piano on-site.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
October 2026
09
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Lake Arrowhead, CA
December 2026
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
Past booked events
July 2026
19
Sunday
Religious Celebration
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Stanton, CA
June 2026
28
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:15pm
•
Santa Barbara, CA
18
Thursday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Santa Monica, CA
May 2026
23
Saturday
Worship Service
9:00am - 1:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
09
Saturday
Wedding Reception
10:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Woodland Hills, CA
April 2026
05
Sunday
Easter Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Torrance, CA
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Laguna Beach, CA
March 2026
14
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
West Covina, CA
08
Sunday
House Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
February 2026
14
Saturday
Dinner Party
9:00pm - 9:45pm
•
Westlake Village, CA
January 2026
01
Thursday
Cocktail Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Long Beach, CA
December 2025
31
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
West Hollywood, CA
27
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Pasadena, CA
18
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Pacific Palisades, CA
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
September 2025
07
Sunday
House Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Riverside, CA
August 2025
23
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
June 2025
05
Thursday
Graduation
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
April 2025
27
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
February 2025
14
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Long Beach, CA
07
Friday
House Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Whittier, CA
December 2024
18
Wednesday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Van Nuys, CA
November 2024
28
Thursday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
27
Wednesday
Holiday Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
San Gabriel, CA
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