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Hi, I'm Nick! — a professional NYC-based cellist with experience playing for over 200 weddings and special events.

Whether you're planning a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, proposal, memorial, or other special occasion, I offer live music that brings a rich and memorable atmosphere - either as a solo cellist or with additional musicians (duos, trios, or custom ensembles).

From timeless classical to modern pop, jazz standards, and even film or video game themes, I’ll help you create a soundtrack of music that's most meaningful to you, setting the perfect tone for your event.

If your favorite song isn’t already in my repertoire, I’m happy to arrange it for you!

🎶 Musical Styles Offered:

- Classical (Bach, Mozart, Debussy…)

- Jazz Standards (“Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “La Vie en Rose”

- Pop & Indie (“Perfect,” “All of Me,” “A Thousand Years”)

- Film & Video Game (Up, Zelda, Studio Ghibli, Lord of the Rings)

- Folk & Fiddle (Ashokan Farewell, Scarborough Fair)

💍 Custom Ensembles Available

Need more than solo cello? I can provide violin, piano, or guitar to create the perfect sound - from romantic duos to lively trios and beyond.

Let’s create something personal and unforgettable! I’ll help guide you through the music selection process and ensure the entire experience is seamless and special - from the first message to the final note.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music

Reviews of Nick Dinnerstein, cellist

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Anna Sent on 08/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Nick was wonderful. He played very beautifully for the ceremony, he was there on time and he really helped us with the right selection. Wonderful musician, just great! We really would recommend him. We were extremely happy to have such a professional musician come out to the wedding and we received compliments on his playing from guests afterwards.
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Amy Sent on 08/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Nick was the cellist for our wedding (Catholic church ceremony), and we are beyond happy that we had him! His music was beautiful and he was easy to work with from start to finish. I would highly recommend him!
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Bryan Sent on 08/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Nick was the best choice we could have made for our wedding--accommodating, professional, responsive, and extremely talented. He had great suggestions for pieces to be played during our ceremony and was very easy to work with. His playing was simply superb! We had an outdoor wedding in a small Italian garden, and Nick's music complemented the space well and set a perfect mood for the ceremony.
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Jacki Sent on 08/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Nick was great to work with and provided beautiful music as guests were arriving to the church for our wedding, as well as during the ceremony! He was flexible and offered wonderful suggestions as to what pieces could be played at various points during the ceremony. Thanks, Nick!! Highly recommend!
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Amanda Sent on 08/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Nick is an incredibly talented and expressive musician who was tremendously flexible and so enthusiastic about our celebration. He did a fantastic job tailoring his performance to the pieces that are special to us including some unconventional covers. He made himself available by phone and in person regularly while we were ironing out the details and never made me feel like a "bridezilla". My husband and I were so lucky to have Nick play for our special day!
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Becky Sent on 07/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Nick did a great job playing at our wedding. His music added a sense of beauty and whimsy to our special day.
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M Sent on 07/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had a great experience with Nick at our intimate October 2015 wedding. Nick was very accommodating and willing to work with us on our song selections. I didn't really know what I wanted or what I was doing and he was super helpful!
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User2277561 Sent on 07/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Nick was outstanding. He was accommodating with my special requests of songs to be played at my ceremony. His playing was beautiful and it helped to create the perfect atmosphere for my wedding ceremony. I would highly recommend him to friends.
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Nichole Sent on 07/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Nick was very professional. He responded at a timely manner to my emails and was flexible with what music I was looking to have played at my wedding. At our ceremony, Nick played beautifully and exactly what I had asked for. After, I received so many compliments on how beautiful the music was! I would highly recommend him to play at anyone's wedding.
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Laura Sent on 07/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Nick was the amazing cellist at my husband's and I's wedding in May. His level of professionalism and artistry made him the perfect addition to your special day. From the first interaction, Nick was flexible and open to any ideas when it came to the music selection. He was also good with giving suggestions when there were moments of indecisiveness on my side :)

I highly recommended him for any occasion!
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