Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee Reviews
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Saxophonist from Newport Beach, CA
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Starting at $3,000 per event
37 Reviews for Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee
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Review by Marisa N.
Wedding•Reviewed on May 31, 2022•From Long Beach, CA
Our wedding was this weekend & when I tell you Tyler was a hit, I mean he was a SMASHING SUCCESS!! Our guests raved about him & I continue to get texts from friends & family about how he was such a cool/unique touch. He was so kind, fun, & accommodating in the planning process. On the day of he made everything run smoothly. He emcee’d like a boss, killed it on keyboard for our guests pre-ceremony/processional, & slayed the sax for our cocktail hour/first dance. It was a dream. And the dance floor??? I was PUMPED!! So were my guests! Tyler kept the party going & nobody (especially me) wanted it to end. Book him. Book him now. Book him yesterday! You won’t regret it.
Review by Steph L.
Wedding•Reviewed on February 20, 2022•From Pacific Palisades, CA
WOW, I have no words to describe how amazing Tyler Varnell is! From the beginning, he was so friendly, communicative and easy to work with. We knew we were in good hands. Then seeing him perform at our wedding...he truly blew our minds and exceeded all expectations! From ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception, he customized each portion and kept the energy going. His surprise sax performances on the dance floor pumped up our guests and made everyone have the time of their lives. He WAS the party! Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without Tyler and we are so grateful to have found him. You will not regret having him be a part of your big day or next event!
Review by Lindsey K.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 31, 2021•From Los Alamos, CA
Tyler is an absolute wedding/event experience. We couldn't have picked a better vendor to play at our wedding. Not only is he an amazing musician, but he was able to become the star of the show and really rock the dance floor. He was even able to learn a few songs that were special to my husband and I to play at our wedding. Our guests were in literal awe at the talent and showmanship of Tyler- this guy brought it! If you're not hiring him for your wedding, its a total missed opportunity.
Did I also mention his communication was always prompt, positive, and top notch?
Review by Dahlim K.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 8, 2021•From Malibu, CA
Best vendor we ever found!!
OMG. Where do I even begin?! Tyler is AMAZING and so multi-talented. His piano brings out the emotion during the softer moments in the ceremony. His sax brings the perfect cocktail vibes right after the ceremony. And finally his DJ/MC/surprise sax appearances bring an energy to a wedding that is sooooo fun. You cannot find a better person for this than Tyler.
On top of that, he is so organized, friendly, and responsive. He is such a professional and a great guy all around. Hiring Tyler was the best decision we made for our wedding, and I’m so glad we found him!!!
Review by Brianna C.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 29, 2021•From Seal Beach, CA
Best Wedding Dance Party!
We booked Tyler over 2 years ago for our wedding originally planned in 2020, when we had to postpone we made sure to make our new date around Tyler’s schedule as we had to have him play at our wedding. We have been waiting over 2 years to hear him play on our big day and it was well worth the wait! He made it feel like a concert on the dance floor. All of our friends and family were blown away by him and it was the most unbelievable experience. We can’t thank Tyler enough and highly recommend him for your big day!
Review by Matt T.
Wedding•Reviewed on August 23, 2021•From San Diego, CA
Tyler is one of those people that you interact with one time, and it becomes apparent within minutes that he is someone you’d want to hang out and be friends with after your event. The interesting thing about Tyler is his ability to fill a space with his humble, kind and charismatic personality, and he just becomes the embodiment of the musical atmosphere he creates. There’s not much else to say other than he made our wedding truly special, one that my wife and I will hold near and dear to our hearts for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Tyler, for all you do, and we look forward to booking our next milestone event with you!
Review by Christine T.
Wedding•Reviewed on August 18, 2021•From Somis, CA
If there's one thing you can do to make your wedding memorable, it's hiring Tyler. We had him as our pianist as guests walked in and our saxophonist during cocktail hour/reception and he stole the show. All our guests were amazed at how well he handled the crowd, handled the live music and mp3 all while being the emcee. He plays a wide range of music that caters to any crowd. Tyler was so quick to respond giving us tips, ideas, and simple encouragement during our four wedding postponements. He was definitely the smoothest vendor I had who even convinced the owner of the venue to allow live music during reception (there's a certain sound decibel limit at night).
Review by Victoria C.
Wedding•Reviewed on December 2, 2020•From Temecula, CA
Tyler was an absolute hit! Everyone loved his live music at the ceremony and he was fantastic at our reception. I wish we could hang out with him all the time! He is truly talented! Tyler is professional, assures your wants and needs are heard, carries out your vision, and made our day beyond special. You will not regret having him for any event! We love you Tyler!
Review by Brittany E.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 21, 2020•From Malibu, CA
Tyler was INCREDIBLE! From our first FaceTime meeting to the day of the wedding he was just great! He gave us confidence in that he knew what he was doing and our guests absolutely loved him! He took Covid precautions seriously & truly made our wedding the party we wanted! You’ll truly be missing out if you don’t hire Tyler!
Review by Christine S.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 9, 2020•From Silverado, CA
One word...WOW!Are you debating whether or not to have a Saxophone player (Tyler) play at your wedding or event?!Well, let me make it easy for you...DO IT!I had the privilege of seeing him in action @ one of my best friends wedding & as soon as I heard him play I KNEW I had to have him play at my wedding!You can tell he has been working his magic for a very long time, his dedication to his skill is certainly obvious.one thing I am so grateful for is Tyler’s flexibility.Due to COVID, we had to postpone our wedding twice & not once did Tyler ever question or give me a hard time about it. I will recommend him to anyone & everyone.
Review by damon r.
Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on August 9, 2020•From Pacific Palisades, CA
Tyler was awesome. Super fun and friendly guy with amazing saxophone skills. Everyone enjoyed him and he was a great addition to the party. I will definitely use him again.
Review by Alicia C.
Wedding•Reviewed on July 9, 2020•From Anaheim, CA
Tyler recently played the saxophone at our wedding ceremony. He is very talented and an amazing saxophone player! We did not tell anyone he was going to play at our wedding, so it was a total surprise when our guests arrived, and they were all in awe of his performance (my husband and I could not agree more), and we still talk about it to this day! If you want to make a lasting impression on your wedding day, I highly recommend you contact Tyler and book him right away, I promise you will be glad that you did! Tyler was exceptional to work with!
Review by Wade C.
Wedding•Reviewed on April 21, 2020•From Dana Point, CA
Tyler was Amazing!! So glad we hired him for our big day! Would highly recommend you do too!
Review by Olga M.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on December 16, 2019•From Carlsbad, CA
Tyler was a hit at our event, he made our welcome reception very chic and modern with his trendy songs. Everyone loved his music and the ladies loved his looks.
Thank you and we look forward to having Tyler at another event.
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Thanks so much Olga!! I had a blast performing for everyone :)
Review by Aida Z.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 29, 2019•From Los Angeles, CA
I recently worked with Tyler on a mutual client's wedding for which I was coordinating. The client had many wonderful ideas and many moving elements in regards to the music that would be playing that evening. Not only did Tyler's performances leave us all in awe of his talents but what was most important to me as the lead coordinator for the client's entire event was his professionalism, his knowledge, and most importantly - his communication! As a coordinator, communication is key to running a smooth event and between the desires of the client and the reality of possibilities, Tyler and I were able to communicate what needed to be done to make things happen.
Review by Katie G.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 24, 2019•From Malibu, CA
I can’t rave about Tyler enough! He was totally the hit of our wedding! From the beginning, Tyler was very professional and personable. You can tell he loves what he does and put 150% effort into making our day perfect! He even learned a few new songs just to fit with our song selection. We had so many people complimenting us about our “sax man,” even the catering staff! Tyler truly went above and beyond to make sure we, and our guests, had an amazing night. I cannot recommend Tyler more. We’ve already had 2 guests ask us for his contact info for an upcoming wedding and even a holiday party! Tyler, thank you so much for making our wedding day just perfect!
Review by Daniel A.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 22, 2019•From Tarzana, CA
My wife and I still can’t stop talking about how much we love Tyler, and neither can our guests. We feel so lucky that he was available for our special day, I can’t imagine it feeling more special or hiring anyone else for any event I ever do.?
The effort that Tyler put in to make sure this day was perfect is something I can’t overstate. From the tremendous musical skill and intuition, to the customization, to the personal care for our wishes and flawless MCing of our wedding, Tyler Varnell is a absolute no-brainer. If he’s unavailable, delay your wedding to a day he is. Trust me.
Review by Cassidy N.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 22, 2019•From Avalon, CA
Tyler was amazing and completely MADE my wedding! He was helpful in song selection before and extremely classy, professional and fun during the wedding. Highly Recommend!!
Review by Colleen S.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 21, 2019•From Laguna Niguel, CA
Tyler is amazing!! We booked him the whole night with piano music!! He made a great mix of classical music and pop hits! My drunk wedding crowd enjoyed karaoke with him afterwards with many special requests!! Tyler is a great addition to anyone’s special day!!
Review by Rachel N.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 16, 2019•From San Diego, CA
Tyler was definitely a highlight to our wedding. He made the experience unforgettable playing songs we all love! He was able to customize our first dance song with the addition of his sax and made the song all the more better. He kept the party going and got people on their feet. It was such a joy to see our guests, young and old, enjoy live music. Tyler is very easy to work with, professional and highly recommended. Thank you again Tyler!
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Rachel!!!! Your wedding was insanely fun!!!!! Thanks so much & big time congrats to you & Mo!!! Wooo!! :)
Review by Shannon C.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on May 21, 2019•From Los Angeles, CA
Do yourself a favor and hire Tyler for your next event! We hired Tyler to play for the reception for at our annual gala dinner. Tyler was on time, easy to work with, and highly professional. But most of all Tyler provided the BEST atmosphere for our guests! The music was so lively and fun and provided the perfect backdrop for our event. We will definitely be hiring Tyler again in the future!
Review by BEGUM U.
Wedding•Reviewed on May 17, 2019•From Malibu, CA
Tyler played saxophone for our ceremony, cocktail hour and some songs during the dinner as well. He is really the BEST! In so many ways. First of all, he is really accommodating. Since day one, he made sure to understand what we want and also he delivered EXACTLY WHAT WE DISCUSSED! Thanks to him, our wedding was really magical, romantic but also so much fun! After the wedding, every single person told us how great was the music and they really liked Tyler. The music was great, he was great and overall working with him and getting to know him was great! Thank you so much, Tyler for making our wedding magical! It absolutely wouldn't be the same without you!
Review by Kim H.
Wedding•Reviewed on March 19, 2019•From Newport Beach, CA
Tyler was beyond Amazing at our wedding ceremony and reception. All of our guests continue to rave and talk about his saxophone and piano performances. He was professional, on point, and helped us create a unique playlist for our reception. Everything was perfect and we highly recommend him to anyone who needs a musician and DJ for their special events.
Review by Judy O.
Wedding•Reviewed on March 11, 2019•From San Pedro, CA
Tyler’s performance was phenomenal! A valuable addition to any wedding ceremony and reception. The live music component is great way to keep your guests entertained and Tyler is the ultimate performer.
Review by Jeannette P.
Event•Reviewed on March 6, 2019•From Irvine, CA
Tyler was a pleasure to work with from the beginning. He is extremely professional, had a great set up, was organized, and is extremely talented. His repertoire of music is incredible, he played a variety of songs that our guests enjoyed. I highly recommend him.
