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Dustin Callahan Pianist from San Diego, CA

Will travel up to 500 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 51 Reviews
  • 91 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2010
  • 6 Awards & Badges
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $1,000 per event

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Southern California’s Premier Wedding Pianist Classically Trained. Professionally Polished. Personally Yours. Dustin Callahan is a classically trained pianist with over 15 years of professional performance experience across Southern California’s most distinguished venues. His artistry transforms weddings, corporate gatherings, and private events into immersive experiences — where the music doesn’t just fill a room, it defines it. Dustin’s repertoire moves fluidly across classical, jazz, Broadway, cinematic, and contemporary styles, curated intentionally for each event’s mood and vision. Every performance is as unique as the occasion itself. — Services Wedding Ceremonies & Cocktail Hours From the processional to the last sip of champagne, Dustin creates a seamless musical atmosphere that reflects your story. Specializing in Catholic ceremonies and a wide range of traditional and secular music, with full custom repertoire consultation included. Corporate & Private Events Sophisticated live piano for galas, product launches, holiday parties, estate dinners, and executive receptions. Dustin reads the room and curates the energy — whether understated elegance or warm celebration. Ensemble Upgrades Elevate your experience with an optional violin, cello, vocalist, or flute accompaniment for a bespoke live ensemble tailored to your venue and aesthetic. — The Premium Experience • Pristine sound quality delivered in any indoor or outdoor venue setting • Complimentary pre-event consultation — Dustin personally connects with every client before booking to ensure the music perfectly reflects your vision • Custom repertoire consultation for every event — Dustin will learn specific pieces with advance notice to make your event truly one of a kind • Every performance is calibrated to elevate the atmosphere without overpowering conversation — the music enriches the room, never competes with it • Attentive to venue aesthetics — professional presentation, punctual setup, and seamless coordination with your event planner or coordinator — Recognized for Excellence Dustin is a proud recipient of The Bash Lifetime Award — the platform’s highest honor, earned through consistent five-star excellence across multiple years. A four-time Best of The Bash winner (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017), he is trusted by clients across Southern California’s most celebrated venues, with 51 five-star reviews and 91 verified bookings. Dustin’s reputation is built on flawless execution and white-glove client experience, from San Diego to Los Angeles and beyond. — Book Dustin Today Dustin personally manages every inquiry to ensure your vision is understood from the first conversation. Inquire today to check availability for your event date.

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Review by Perla B.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on June 21, 2024From San Clemente, CA

Dustin was open and accommodating with every request I made on selection of music pieces. He came on time looking professional and ready. We totally enjoyed his playing and he made our party a success!

Review by Jennifer A.

CelebrationReviewed on March 3, 2019From Fallbrook, CA

Dustin was amazing! I'm a professional violinist who needed a pianist to accompany me for an event. He showed up ahead of time, well-presented in a tux and played perfectly! At one point I had some logistical event issues that I needed to take care of and when I asked Dustin if he could takeover for a bit, he without hesitation rose to the occasion and literally never missed a beat. It was a pleasure working with him and I highly recommend Dustin to anyone looking here on Gigmasters and that you hire him for your next event. I know I will!

Dustin Callahan:

Thank you, Jennifer! It was truly a pleasure playing with such a high caliber musician.

Review by John K.

Christmas PartyReviewed on December 18, 2017From Irvine, CA

Dustin. showed up right on time. He was very accommodating given the fact that I had never hire a musician before. We had music industry professional in attendance and he was very accommodating to them as well . He's music was right on and we ultimately had him paying sing along Christmas music. That he did great with. Everyone commented on how great Dustin was. I am certain I will be hiring him for other events in the future.

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  • A Thousand Years | Christina Perri
  • Air on the G String | Bach
  • All of Me | John Legend
  • Arabesque No. 1 | Debussy
  • Ave Maria | Schubert
  • Canon in D | Pachelbel
  • City of Stars | Justin Hurwitz
  • Clair de Lune | Debussy
  • Comptine d’un Autre Été | Tiersen
  • Experience | Ludovico Einaudi
  • Fly Me To The Moon | Bart Howard
  • Gymnopédie No. 1 | Satie
  • La Vie en Rose | Édith Piaf
  • Misty | Erroll Garner
  • Moon River | Henry Mancini
  • Méditation from Thaïs | Massenet
  • Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. posth. | Chopin
  • Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2 | Chopin
  • Nuvole Bianche | Ludovico Einaudi
  • Pavane, Op. 50 | Fauré
  • Perfect | Ed Sheeran
  • Prelude in C Major, BWV 846 | Bach
  • River Flows in You | Yiruma
  • The Way You Look Tonight | Jerome Kern
  • Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14 | Rachmaninoff

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Past Events

July 13, 2025 • Wedding Ceremony
Sun2:30 PM - 3:30 PM San Diego, CA
June 15, 2024 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat12:30 PM - 1:30 PM San Clemente, CA
August 5, 2021 • Event
Thu6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Rancho Santa Fe, CA
February 3, 2021 • Nursing Home Event
Wed3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Palo Alto, CA
December 18, 2020 • Holiday Party
Fri6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Lake Elsinore, CA
July 31, 2020 • Wedding Reception
Fri3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Rancho Santa Fe, CA
November 9, 2019 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Los Angeles, CA
October 11, 2019 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Fri6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Lake Elsinore, CA
July 13, 2019 • Corporate Function
Sat12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Carlsbad, CA
May 25, 2019 • Wedding
Sat5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Coto de Caza, CA
March 2, 2019 • Celebration
Sat2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fallbrook, CA
December 15, 2018 • Private Party
Sat5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Claremont, CA

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