Event Pianist - Tara Kia

Top Performer

Los Angeles, CA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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If I Ain't Got You - cocktail hour

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Stand By Me (arranged by Tara Kia’s trio)

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Don’t Know Why (arranged by Tara Kia’s trio)

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Tara is available to play classical, popular, or her original music for private events.

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Tara singing and playing at a private event.

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Cocktail hour

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She is a full-time professional musician, composer, and performer.

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She is a seasoned performer (festivals, major soundstages, etc.).

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Please reach out for a quote!

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Ceremony processional

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

25 reviews

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Katie K.

October 13, 2026
Verified review

Perfect wedding Pianest!

Tara was amazing !! She was on time friendly and truly made our ceremony perfect. Can't wait to use her for future events :)

Hired as: Pianist


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Kaleb B.

June 29, 2026
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Very 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


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John

June 19, 2026
Verified review

Effortless 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


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Kelly M.

June 1, 2026
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Flexible 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


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Matt K.

May 12, 2026
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Incredible 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

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

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.

Upcoming booked events

March 2027

13

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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North Hollywood, CA

December 2026

11

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

12

Saturday

Christmas Party

8:00pm - 11:00pm

•

Los Angeles, CA

Past booked events

October 2026

16

Friday

Birthday Party

1:30pm - 2:30pm

•

Whittier, CA

09

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Lake Arrowhead, CA

August 2026

14

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

9:00am - 10:30am

•

Inglewood, CA

July 2026

20

Monday

Corporate Event

8:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Los Angeles, CA

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

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Los Angeles, CA

27

Wednesday

Holiday Party

11:30am - 12:30pm

•

San Gabriel, CA

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