The Professional Pianist

Mount Vernon, IA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I am a pianist available for weddings, private parties, solo accompaniment and receptions. As a professional performer and business owner, I make music every day.

I have played thousands of weddings, receptions, church services, private parties, corporate gigs, and funerals over my 22 years of music experience. I am excited to bring my experience to your event.


Reviews

5 reviews

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Jordan H.

June 9, 2025
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Amazing!

Julia was so great to work with and made our wedding day so special with beautiful music.

Hired as: Pianist


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Autumn B.

October 7, 2024
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Highly Recommend!

Julia plays beautifully! Her professional skills and direction were an asset to our wedding.

Hired as: Pianist


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Erin M.

July 4, 2023
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Excellent experience!

Julia was wonderful to work with! She was flexible, accommodating, and willing to add to her already substantive repertoire of music. She was punctual for our rehearsal and our ceremony. We appreciated that she took initiative and didn’t overwhelm us with questions during our wedding day. We would recommend her highly to anyone who needs a pianist for a special event!

Hired as: Keyboard Player

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The Professional Pianist

Thanks for the kind note and the opportunity to play for you and Connor. And thanks for introducing me to a great venue! Congratulations!!


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Julianne W.

June 18, 2023
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Best Experience

She did such an amazing job performing for our wedding in the Old Capitol Museum. She was very low maintenance and knew exactly where to go and what to do when she got there and played all the songs we requested. So glad we hired her!

Hired as: Pianist

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The Professional Pianist

Oh thanks so much. It was such a lovely day! Congratulations to you both!!!


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Aaron H.

June 22, 2019
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Absolutely amazing!

The Professional Pianist played at our wedding in the Old Capital in Iowa City, and was absolutely amazing! Not only is she a great pianist, but she also had many suggestions as to songs for which to play. The Professional Pianist is very timely and detailed in her correspondence as well. She was an absolute joy to work with and I would certainly recommend her to play at your event.

Hired as: Pianist

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Booking information

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What to expect

I am a seasoned professional who prides my self on serving clients while handling details myself. I will show up, on-time, every time, and handle all musical responsibilities myself.

I enjoy playing music and interacting with people. In a party environment, I am pleased to accept and attempt requests.

I enjoy playing weddings and sharing in a special day with couples. My most common wedding request is Pachebel's "Canon in D." My strangest wedding request was "Tiny Dancer." My loudest wedding request was the theme from "Star Trek" on a 3-manual pipe organ. The most memorable ceremonies are the ones that celebrate the uniqueness of the couple.

Corporate gigs are a wonderful opportunity to provide a professional service to professionals. I have been hired for background music, holiday music, and even game show music! I've learned to expect the unexpected. The best gigs are gigs that authentically represent the client.

About

Pianist Julia Andrews is an active performer of chamber music and jazz piano. She performs regularly across the Midwest with the jazz trio “Surprisingly Hip.” Along with vocalist Kara Leigh, Andrews released her first cd, "Black Coffee" in the fall of 2007.

Andrews graduated with the Master of Music degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She received two Bachelors’ of Music degrees in piano and music theory from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.

Andrews made her international debut in November 2008 as a guest artist at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music International Contemporary Music Festival in Vietnam.

Additional booking notes

I only need a power source.

Past booked events

June 2025

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Iowa City, IA

May 2025

24

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Cedar Rapids, IA

October 2024

05

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:45pm

Iowa City, IA

July 2023

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Iowa City, IA

June 2023

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Iowa City, IA

December 2021

04

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Iowa City, IA

June 2019

15

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Iowa City, IA

July 2017

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Windsor Heights, IA

June 2017

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Iowa City, IA

Setup requirements

I have my own keyboard, stand, and small PA. I only need a power source

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