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If you need tasteful and flexible musicians for any part of your wedding, look no further than Jesse Stacken and Justin Keller from Skylark Music in Beacon, New York. They've performed and/or recorded with Sufjan Stevens, The Loan Bellow, Donna Lewis, Grave Vanderwaal, The Gregory Brothers, Chris Staples, Tony Malaby, and Tyshawn Sorey. With a wealth of experience, you can be assured that they will treat you and your loved ones to a good time.

Services Offered

They boast of a broad repertoire of styles from classical, to pop, to folk, to jazz. Between the two of them, they play piano, guitar, banjo, sax, clarinet, flute, and ukulele. Justin also sings and they can add nearly any kind of instrumentalists to expand their duo to a trio or quartet. And if you need dance music for your reception, they have that covered, as Justin is a DJ. They're a musical one-stop shop.

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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
Microphones
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Flute
Guitar
Piano
Saxophone

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
Vocals

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Skylark Music provided a seamless hybrid of live ceremony and cocktail music plus DJ reception services, creating an elegant yet lively atmosphere. They were professional, responsive, adaptable to last-minute changes, and attentive to song preferences. Guests raved about the performance and dance-floor energy, and the act comes highly recommended.

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Skylark Music provided a seamless hybrid of live ceremony and cocktail music plus DJ reception services, creating an elegant yet lively atmosphere. They were professional, responsive, adaptable to last-minute changes, and attentive to song preferences. Guests raved about the performance and dance-floor energy, and the act comes highly recommended.

Cecilia
Cecilia Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We loved Skylark

We're so happy we hired Justin and Jesse for our wedding! The whole process to hire them was really easy and they totally understood the vibe we were going for from the start. We had a jazz trio (sax, piano, & bass) and had them play live during cocktail hour and parts of the dinner, and honestly it was so perfect. Our guests kept coming up to us saying how much they loved the music. They're really talented musicians, professional, impeccably dressed, and just seemed to know exactly what to play at the right times. The whole vibe felt classy and not stuffy.

Then when it was time to dance, Justin switched over to DJing and the transition was smooth. Justin really cared about making our wedding great. He is the OPPOSITE of a cheesy wedding DJ!

If you want great live music and a DJ who knows what they're doing, definitely hire Justin and his team. They made our reception exactly what we wanted it to be.
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 09/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!!

Skylark Music made our wedding day so much fun. From our first conversation, they were quick to respond and kept us in the loop every step of the way. They helped us build our playlist for both the ceremony and reception, which felt personal and showed they really listened to what we wanted. Justin brought creative energy to the night and got everyone on the dance floor. We'd definitely recommend Skylark Music to any couple looking for a band that cares about making your day special!!!!
Norah
Norah Sent on 08/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for more!

Working with Justin was truly incredible. My husband and I felt like we hit the jackpot finding him. Live music during the ceremony, live jazz during the cocktail hour, AND DJ services during the reception?! Not to mention, he also played the sax throughout the reception! They were amazing. If you are looking for your wedding musician, look no further.
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Crystal Sent on 08/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Skylark can do it all!

Skylark Music was phenomenal for our wedding on Saturday, May 23, 2026. We love that they are a hybrid event music company, so Justin & Jesse played live music for our ceremony & cocktail hour, and Justin stayed to DJ our reception.

Ceremony – Skylark has a repertoire of songs you can choose for the processional and recessional, but you can also choose a song close to your heart if you send in advance! Ours was beautiful.

Cocktail Hour – Skylark played jazzy pop covers and set the tone as a classy & elegant event. The mood felt formal thanks to them, and everyone was having a great time.

Reception – Justin stayed to DJ for our event, and everyone had a BLAST! The Dance party was amazing; Justin can MC & cut songs too, & not just play song after song, which was AWESOME!

Overall, working with Justin was amazing. Justin makes himself available for questions at any time, is willing to work with what you want, and plays great music! It helps that he is a really great musician too, the love & understanding of music reflected our wedding performance. Some of our guests have told us it was the best day of their life…which would not have been possible without Skylark!

Thank you, Justin, for making our wedding day so memorable. I wish you the best in all your future endeavors!
Cat
Cat Sent on 07/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Skylark Music was amazing!

Justin was so incredibly professional, responsive, and helpful to both myself and my husband throughout our wedding music planning process. Both he and the other members of Skylark Music showed up for our ceremony on time and played everything beautifully during that and the cocktail hour, and Justin himself was a great DJ during reception! He did a great job introducing/setting up the anniversary game we played after the first dances as well. We would highly recommend him!!
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Emily Sent on 02/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!!

My husband and I had an amazing experience with our wedding music with Skylark from start to finish. Justin and Jesse played live music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and Justin DJ’d our reception. Justin was great at communicating with us both before the wedding and throughout the reception, which made everything feel easy and well organized and was wonderful to work with. It made everything feel seamless and stress-free and we knew everything was under control. Justin has a great attention to detail. We had a smaller wedding of about 50 people, and Justin did an amazing job keeping the energy up all night. He gave helpful suggestions during the reception that kept things flowing smoothly and made the night even more fun. We would absolutely recommend them!
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Steve Sent on 12/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Skylark Music

ustin was a pleasure to work with from the initial interview to the last song at our wedding. Justin played with a three piece band for our ceremony (guitar, piano, bass) and cocktail hour (saxophone, piano, bass) and then DJ'd our reception. Justin made sure that the music played at our wedding and cocktail hour was tailored to specifically match the vibe of our dinner playlist. He even surprised us by playing one of our favorite Herbie Hancock tunes during cocktail hour. The vibe of the live jazz trio during cocktail hour was a perfect transition over to dinner. Justin then switched over to DJ our dinner and reception afterwards. He played all the right songs to keep the dance floor flowing all night. If you are seeking a combination of live music and DJ at your wedding I would highly recommend Skylark Music.
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 12/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

the best decision you'll make

From our initial conversation, Jesse made my husband and I feel completely at ease. We came in with a lot of questions (and, admittedly, a fair amount of overthinking) around song choices and overall vibe, and he met every single one with patience, understanding, and great recommendations.

On our wedding day, Jesse and his ensemble were nothing short of incredible. The live music didn’t just fill the space, but set the tone. It elevated the entire atmosphere of our wedding in a way that felt deeply personal, warm, and elegant—perfectly calibrated to who we are and what we wanted the day to feel like!

Beyond the artistry, the level of professionalism was unmatched. Completely dialed in, Skylark made everything feel effortless (which, as a couple getting married, is a true gift).

We honestly can’t imagine our wedding day without them. Their music made the day what it was. If you’re considering working with them, do not hesitate. It will be one of the best decisions you make!
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Josefina Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing time working with Skylark Music!

Jesse was amazing at our wedding and we cannot recommend his service more. He was incredibly professional and responsive over email, and respected our music requests. When the wedding day came around, he kept our guests entertained during cocktail hour and transitioned seamlessly to our dinner service. Further, when he discovered there was an antique piano in our venue (which we didn't mention to him since the venue told us it wasn't tuned or working), he asked permission to get it running and used it instead of his keyboard. This made for even better ambiance and photos and we were very impressed at how quickly he adapted. We can confidently recommend Jesse and Skylark Music for any wedding and are very thankful to them making our day so special!
Tara
Tara Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Band and DJ experience rolled into one!

We first saw Justin and the Skylark musicians at a friends' wedding and knew we had to reach out to him for our own! Justin was incredibly collaborative, responsive, flexible, and kind. Our venue staff wanted to clone him for every event and our guests appreciated his approachable and laid-back demeanor in addition to his perfect song timing! We knew we wanted beautiful instrumentals for our ceremony and cocktail hour but a fun DJ vibe for our reception and these guys are the perfect marriage -- no pun intended -- of both.
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