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As seen in People Magazine, Brides Magazine, and Sports Illustrated, Tyler Varnell performs as one of the most sought after Saxophone-DJ's in Southern California.
Specializing in luxury and celebrity events, recent performances include Disneyland, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes Benz, Four Seasons Beverly Hills, Ritz Carlton Laguna Beach, and internationally at luxury resorts
Tyler Varnell was voted by LA industry professionals as a Top 4 finalist for Best Live Music and Best DJ/Emcee by California Wedding Day in 2023, received the Hall of Fame Award from TheKnot in 2023, and is currently ranked by WeddingWire in the top 4% of performing musicians nationwide.
Tyler's Saxophone-DJ sets are high energy and interactive with Tyler roaming wirelessly throughout the crowd on live Saxophone, while mixing nearly every genre including tropical house, wedding classics, hip hop, and all-time Saxophone crowd pleasers.
--- "If you want beautiful ceremony music, tearful father daughter dances, or unforgettable reception dance parties, Tyler does it all at a serious pro level." - Matt D.
--- "Best money we spent on our wedding! I can't even tell you how beyond thrilled my husband and I are about the amazing job Tyler did performing at our wedding." - Sarah A.
--- "His sax game is electric, piano on point, and DJ/Emcee perfect. Our dance floor was rocking all night. Did I mention how epic the surprise sax appearances are?!" - Jeff S.
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SAXOPHONE + PIANO + DJ/EMCEE --- FULL DAY WEDDING EXPERIENCE --- $6,000-$10,000+
1 - Pre-Ceremony --- Tyler's Llive Piano or Saxophone performance sets the tone as your guests arrive
2 - Ceremony --- Walk down the aisle to your favorite songs performed live on Saxophone or Piano
3 - Cocktail Hour --- Tyler's interactive roaming live Saxophone performance definitely gets the party started!
4 - Reception --- Tyler's award-winning DJing & Emceeing keeps the dance floor filled, with custom live saxophone & piano performances for your First Dance, Parent Dances, dinner music, and more! We can get creative :)
5 - Dancing --- Wow your guests with surprise saxophone appearances on the dance floor! This is often the most memorable part of the night and will leave your guests raving!
6 - Equipment --- Tyler & his team provide all professional grade sound and lighting, fully covering your big day, all in one package
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Featured photography by Valorie Darling Collective, The Big Affair, Jim Kennedy, Gary Coelho, Whitney Darling, Cheers Babe, Mood Photo, Lex and the Lotus, The Vondy's, Soul & Veil, Paper Moon Shoppe, Emry Photography, Charissa Magno, Sara Ellen, Vivian Sachs, Jay Claus, and Honey Photographs
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“I am getting chills just thinking about it now, but the moment I heard him playing before I walked down the aisle, the emotion of the day hit me like a wave”
Tyler Varnell is the all-in-one package of live & DJ'd music for your big day :)
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As seen in Sports Illustrated and People Magazine, Tyler performs on Saxophone, Piano, DJ/Emcee's, and provides all sound and lighting equipment, creating an unforgettable experience for your wedding :)
Tyler's background includes receiving a 4-year music scholarship to perform for the Pepperdine University Jazz Ensemble, studying with Berklee School of Music, and touring on saxophone and piano throughout the U.S. and internationally.
In Southern California, Tyler has performed at luxury venues such as Disneyland, LA Live, Pelican Hill Resort, Saddlerock Ranch, Rancho Las Lomas, Monarch Beach Resort, Ritz-Carlton Resorts, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
In his spare time, Tyler LOVES going on adventures with his beautiful wife Courtney, surfing, avidly rooting for the Seahawks, re-re-watching The Office, and renovating their new house together! :)