Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee Reviews
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Ellie Sent on 07/21/2026More Than a DJ — A True Wedding Experience Creator
There aren't enough words to describe Tyler's impact on our wedding. From the months of thoughtful coordination leading up to the day, to the energy and effort he brought to reate something truly unforgettable, his work was unmatched.
From start to finish, Tyler and his team were on-site and locked in. His attention to detail and passion for his craft are noticeable from the very first email. He has this incredible energy for turning ideas into reality, and it never lets up.
When we started planning, we had a lot of ideas but no real vision for how to execute them. Tyler changed that. We'd send him a handful of songs and he'd come back within days with custom remixes to react to. If we had a thought for a certain moment in the night, he'd help us shape it into something that would actually land. Having his experience to lean on throughout the process was invaluable.
The day itself was something truly unforgettable. Watching everything we had envisioned come to life was surreal. From the piano welcoming guests as they arrived, to the surprise saxophone as we walked back down the aisle, to the incredible light show and DJ set at the reception, every moment felt intentional and unique. Tyler created an atmosphere unlike anything we had ever experienced, and he was easily the most talked-about part of the night. Our guests are still raving about him and the experience he created.
If you're looking for a wedding DJ, look no further. This is the full experience, and you'd be doing yourself a disservice passing on the opportunity to work with Tyler on your day. -
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Rachael Sent on 07/14/2026Best DJ Ever!
From start to finish, Tyler was absolutely incredible. He took the time to listen to all of our requests beforehand and made sure every detail reflected exactly what we wanted. The music was perfect throughout the entire night, and he did an amazing job reading the crowd and keeping the energy high from the first song to the last.
The dance floor was packed all night, and the vibe never dropped. So many of our guests came up to us afterward to tell us it was the best DJ performance they had ever experienced at a wedding. He truly helped make our day unforgettable, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to keep the celebration going.
If you're looking for someone who is professional, talented, and knows exactly how to create an incredible atmosphere, we can't recommend him enough. Thank you for making our wedding so much fun and giving us memories we'll cherish forever! -
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Heather Sent on 07/13/2026You Won’t Regret Hiring Tyler
We found Tyler after going to a friend’s wedding and his music spoke for itself, we knew we had to have Tyler at ours. He was seriously one of the best parts of our weekend in Todos Santos. He was super easy to work with from the start, very professional and everything with him felt simple and stress free. We knew we were in good hands from the start.
What made it even better was how he fit right in with everyone. He, and his assistant Tim, were hanging out and making friends with our guests in the days leading up to the wedding, so by the time the actual party started, it felt like they were already a part of the group. It made the whole night that much more fun.
And the party absolutely went off. The dance floor was packed the entire time, the sax was such a hit, and he knew exactly how to keep the energy up. People were dancing all night and we had so many guests talking about how great he was afterward. He even MCed for us in English and Spanish. And to top it off, he joined all of our guests in an epic pool plunge to end the night.
We couldn’t recommend Tyler enough. He brought the party and helped make the night unforgettable. -
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Jordan Sent on 06/23/2026Book him before someone else does
We cannot recommend Tyler enough. He's truly earned his title of Best Entertainer in California!
For the ceremony, he played beautiful piano covers of our songs for the processional, then busted out the saxophone as we recessed as husband and wife. At cocktail hour he worked the crowd with his sax and chatted with our parents and friends between songs.
The reception was the highlight of the night. Splurge on the top lighting package if you can; it completely transformed the space. Tyler made sure everyone, young and old, felt welcome on the dance floor. We gave him the vibe we wanted, trusted him with the music, and he crushed it. The live sax mixed into songs we all knew was the best part.
Almost everyone we talked to afterward raved about his energy. If you're on the fence, take this as your sign. Book him before someone else does. He's worth every penny and more! -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 05/01/2026Amazing!!!
Tyler did an outstanding job, from communication to presentation we had a great experience with him. He was a true crowd pleaser at our wedding and we have gotten so many compliments on the unique entertainment style. Kept the vibe upbeat and people were on the dance floor all night! Love the mix of live music with & DJ. Would highly recommend him! -
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Daniel Sent on 04/14/2026Tyler is INCREDIBLE - Highly Recommend
Tyler made our reception feel like a celebration from start to finish. From our earliest conversations, Tyler was enthusiastic to understanding exactly what we wanted and worked with us to build custom playlists that captured our vibe perfectly. Incredibly kind and fun to work with - it was a highlight of our wedding planning process. Throughout the entire day, Tyler kept everything running smoothly.
What really blew us away was watching him perform live on both saxophone and piano—his energy was contagious and got / kept everyone on the dance floor. Tyler's combination of DJ skills, live instrumentation, and genuine support for making our day special made him worth every penny. We couldn't imagine our wedding without him. Friends and family were raving about how great the music was throughout the entire wedding - from first piano note at the ceremony to last saxophone belted at the afterparty. -
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Grace Sent on 04/06/2026Perfection!
Tyler was so amazing from start to finish. From the moment we had initially inquired with him, you could tell he was a true professional. His song selection was perfect and he easily managed to learn 3 new songs for the ceremony. People keep telling us how great he was, and we couldn't agree more! Would recommend over and over -
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Andrea Sent on 02/03/2026Worth every penny - trust me! Best night ever!
When I started planning my 40th birthday party, I couldn't decide between a band or a DJ. Each one I was looking at was just not the vibe and I was starting to get discouraged. Then, a friend of mine posted a story at a party where Tyler was DJing/playing the sax, and right away I knew he was the missing piece. I've attended parties with a sax player before, but NEVER like this and never one who does BOTH the DJing AND the sax! From the moment I reached out, Tyler was incredible. He followed up quickly and was great with all communications - we hopped on a call and to go over my theme and ideas, and he was so receptive and amazing with adding in things to help take my existing ideas to the next level. He even helped with the floor plan suggestions to help ensure my goal of "everyone being on the dance floor with me all night" would be more achievable - and omg am I glad I listened. Additionally, he suggested extending the party 1 hour, and thankfully we did because my initial timing guess was way off. Bottom line - trust him, HE KNOWS HIS STUFF. At the same time, he was never pushy and I never felt like I HAD to go with his ideas, but again, so glad I did. On the night of the party, from start to finish Tyler and his team were flawless. He made sure to play all of my "must play" songs, and read the vibes of the room perfectly - I've truly never seen some of my guests dance this much EVER. The amount of people who came up to me that night and have texted and called me since to tell me how epic Tyler and his team were is not surprising in the least. Multiple guests described it as the "best party they've ever been to" and said they "haven't danced that much since college" (and let's just say, it's been at least 15-20 years since then for all of us). One of my friends even booked him on the spot for her upcoming birthday! I could truly go on and on, but I will just end with this - DON'T THINK TWICE, DON'T BOTHER LOOKING ELSEWHERE, BOOK TYLER. You will NOT regret it! Thanks Tyler and team for the most epic night of my life!!! -
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Katie Sent on 12/01/2025You need tyler!
We absolutely loved having Tyler as our saxophonist and MC for our wedding! He was incredible and truly such an important part of our day. He kept the energy high throughout cocktail hour and dinner, and his transitions as an MC were seamless. He did an amazing job keeping us on track without ever making anything feel rushed or forced. His song choices were perfect and had everyone up and dancing all night. I can't imagine having our wedding without Tyler and 10000% recommend!! -
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Nikki Sent on 11/11/202510000/10 amazing
This is a long overdue review, but Tyler was HANDS DOWN the best decision we made for our wedding! He was so professional, friendly, attentive and communicative. If you are debating whether or not to book Tyler, I’ll give you one less decision to make-YES! Our wedding was 8 months ago and our friends and family still talk about how great he was. -
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Lydia Sent on 10/19/2025Life of the Party!!!
We can’t say enough about how incredible Tyler is — truly a one-in-a-million person and professional. From the very beginning, he brought unmatched energy, kindness, excitement, and professionalism all balanced with so much patience and genuine care. He embraced all of our crazy ideas and endless questions, helping us work through every logistical detail to make the night uniquely us.
The music, the flow, the vibe — everything was perfect thanks to Tyler's expertise. He knew exactly how to read the room and keep the energy high while making every moment feel personal and effortless. Our guests are still talking about him weeks later. If you’re lucky enough to have the chance to work with him, don’t hesitate — he’ll make your wedding unforgettable. -
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Sarah Sent on 10/08/2025Best DJ ever!!
Tyler was absolutely amazing! He kept the energy high all night and had everyone on the dance floor. The live saxophone was a huge hit—such a cool, unique touch that made our wedding unforgettable. Super professional, fun, and truly the life of the party. Highly recommend! -
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Alexander Sent on 08/21/2025Fantastic! Highly Recommend!
Tyler and team somehow exceeded our already very high expectations! The planning/interviewing process was seamless. Tyler was very organized and on top of all our needs, which relieved us of a lot of stress. For the day of our wedding, he blew our guests away with his talents. From playing piano during our ceremony, saxophone @ cocktail hour and being the DJ throughout, the experience was amazing. Could not recommend Tyler and team enough. -
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Ariel Sent on 04/23/202510/10 Would Book Again!
Tyler is not only extremely talented but very kind, professional, timely & is dedicated to making your big day special! Tyler fully customized our processionals for our wedding based on our music preferences and curated the perfect vibe for our wedding guests across our ceremony, cocktail hour, & grand entrance for our wedding. He truly made all the difference & I would highly recommend him to anyone who is interested in booking a musician — he played both the keyboard for our ceremony & switched to the saxophone for the recessional! -
Betsy Sent on 04/17/2025
Tyler is a legend
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Tyler! He was an absolute highlight of our wedding reception and completely elevated the energy of the night. As both a DJ and a live saxophone player, he brought a truly unique and unforgettable vibe that had all of our guests talking long after the party ended.
From the very beginning, Tyler was professional, kind, and incredibly easy to work with. He took the time to understand our music preferences, read the crowd perfectly, and created seamless transitions that kept the dance floor packed the entire evening. Then, when he stepped out with his sax on the dance floor it was pure magic. The mix of live performance and DJing was beyond anything we could’ve hoped for.
Tyler’s talent, charisma, and passion for music shone through every moment of our celebration. If you’re looking for someone to not only play music but create a full-blown experience, Tyler is your guy. We’re so grateful to have had him be part of our big day, he made it truly unforgettable! -
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Sarah Sent on 03/31/2025Book Tyler for your Wedding!!
Tyler MADE our wedding the amazing vibes we were hoping for! He is SO talented and our guests could not stop talking about his incredible performances on the saxophone!! -
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Allie Sent on 11/06/2024This is your sign to book Tyler for you wedding!!!!
Tyler was AMAZING to work with! From start to finish, he was super responsive, amicable and bought some really fun ideas to the table. He was open to our ideas too and provided 3 custom song edits for our wedding. His talent stretches far beyond just DJing -- he played piano for our ceremony and saxophone during cocktail hour and reception. Our guests were enamored with him and til this day are still talking about "the sax guy". No one left the dance floor all night, thanks to his energy and engagement. If you're still on the fence, the answer is yes... HIRE HIM!! -
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Nikki Sent on 10/14/2024An Unforgettable Wedding Experience – Truly Multi-Talented!
We couldn’t be more grateful for Tyler's incredible talent and dedication to making our wedding day unforgettable! He went above and beyond, playing the saxophone, DJing, performing on the piano, and MCing. Each element added a special touch, and the night wouldn’t have been the same without him. He brought our vision to life seamlessly, kept the energy high, and ensured every moment flowed perfectly. Our guests raved about the music, and we couldn't agree more! Thank you for making our day so epic—we highly recommend Tyler to anyone looking for an amazing, multi-talented performer! -
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Patrick Sent on 09/05/2024AMAZING DJ and Musician!
My wife Courtney and I booked Tyler for our wedding, and he surpassed expectations and created the evening of our dreams. From the ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner and the dance floor, each part of our wedding felt intentional, fun, and classy. When we moved inside to the dance floor, Tyler brought the heat and vibes were high and time flew by with everyone having a blast.
Working with Tyler was an easy, intentional process where he curated songs that we wanted to hear and made sure that each part of the wedding was exactly what we wanted. He was thoughtful and provided suggestions for the venue to maximize the experience we wanted to have. Our wedding wouldn't have looked the same without Tyler, and if we had a chance we'd book him again in a heartbeat! Thank you Tyler! -
James Sent on 07/24/2024
The most incredible performance for our unforgettable wedding!
We hired Tyler on the recommendation of our wedding planner, and we were truly impressed by him. He spent time with us planning all of our music, lighting and themes for all portions of our wedding. He helped us create a truly memorable experience. We enjoyed every aspect of his performance at our wedding, our guests had a great time because of the atmosphere he set for us. Tyler is a true professional, we would absolutely hire him again without hesitation. -
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Madison Sent on 05/11/2024The best of the best!
Where do we begin?! Tyler delivered the most incredible and memorable experience for our wedding. From the beginning, we could tell this was going to be epic but we were completely blown away by how fun, engaging, and absolutely perfect everything from Tyler was. During the planning process, we hit it off right away. We felt so comfortable and confident trusting Tyler with our vision. He completely understood what we were going for and delivered above all expectations. We have continued to receive so many compliments and requests from family and friends for Tyler's contact information - everyone was in awe. One of my best friends/our officiant even said, "this is religious" during his performance of Where You Are...she's not wrong! Everything from beginning to end with Tyler was five stars. The music and ambiance were the most important things to us and we could not be more obsessed with how it turned out. Thank you, Tyler, for the best day of our lives! -
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Kimberly Sent on 04/27/2024The best DJ/MC-hire him immediately
Tyler is THE BEST. He really cares and takes the time to make sure your event goes exactly the way you want it to. He goes above and beyond to keep everyone entertained-and his piano and sax skills are incredible. Please hire Tyler to make your day even more special-you won't regret it! -
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Elle Sent on 04/05/2024The most memorable part of our wedding - don't hesitate, just hire!
When you are in that age where all of your friends are getting married you're always looking for ways to make your wedding stand out from the rest. We did our best to implement unique elements into our wedding since we had a small wedding of less than 50. Even though many aspects of our wedding were non-traditional and perhaps more memorable than most, Tyler is single handedly the one element people will remember. From the second he started performing, we were getting compliments left and right. All of the to-be-married couples asked us for his contact and rate because of how impressed they were with his performance. Tyler will be the unique addition to your wedding, his saxophone performance is truly incredible. Tyler also managed to make our small wedding feel big and epic because of how much he was able to rally everyone around the dance floor. Leading up to the wedding, he kept us on track and planned everything so beautifully far in advance as to reduce our anxieties. For all my type A brides out there, he will meet your planning standards without a doubt. If we go back in time with a fraction of the budget, he would be the only service we'd sacrifice everything else for. Thank you Tyler, we now have to throw an anniversary party just to have another reason to work with you!!!
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Kendall Sent on 03/23/2024
The Sax Man!
WOW-there aren't enough words to describe how truly amazing it was to work with Tyler! He was the most talked about part of our wedding by a landslide! His versatility is truly incredible! From the piano during our ceremony, to the surprise Saxophone appearances throughout the night, to the most well curated MC and DJ experience, Tyler was absolutely exceptional! Our guests will be talking about his saxophone skills and surprise sax appearances on the dance floor for years to come! We had the most fun working with Tyler and he really valued our music style/choices and created a perfect flow between ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and our after party to our preferences! Tyler-it was an absolute honor to work with you, and we will be rewatching videos of your sax appearances for a lifetime!
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Brandi Sent on 02/16/2024For an epic dance floor, hire Tyler
I had the pleasure of working with Tyler on my clients' wedding reception (I am a planner). Here is the bottom line...Yes, Tyler is professional, communicative, responds in a timely manner, and keeps the couple's vision in mind during the planning and at the event, BUT THE BEST part about Tyler is he truly brings the party. Hands down, his live saxophone playing on the dance floor was the highlight of their reception. The party went off!!! In conversations since their reception, the couple has told me that Tyler and his sax was their very favorite part of the reception. Hiring Tyler to MC, DJ and play his sax on the dance floor is definitely the right choice if you want an epic and professional reception and dance floor. -
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Mitchell Sent on 01/08/2024Best Part of our Wedding
Tyler was the best decision we made for our entire wedding. He did an absolutely incredible job from cocktail hour through the final dance floor jam. Everyone loved him and it made our wedding so much more memorable, we will forever remember Tyler's amazing performance.
If you are thinking about a live band and are recommended Tyler (like we were), do it and you will not regret it! He worked through all of our crazy requests and nailed everything from top to bottom, he even made custom versions of our first dance and parent dances, so cool. -
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Alanna Sent on 11/16/2023Absolutely crushed it!!!!
Tyler was absolutely amazing to work with. We had a very specific vision for all the different aspects of our day and Tyler absolutely made them come to life and more. He spent over 3 hours with us on a call just to make sure we covered everything we wanted. We heard from so many of our guests how much they loved him and how he really brought the party. From piano to sax, we couldn't have asked for anything better. We would 100% recommend him for your wedding! -
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Broc Sent on 09/14/2023Overall amazing vendor to hire!!!
We had the pleasure of working with Tyler Varnell as our DJ, emcee, and sax player for our wedding, and the entire experience was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, Tyler was a true professional, and he exceeded all of our expectations.
Tyler's website and social media profiles showcased his talent, but experiencing his music and emceeing skills in person was something else entirely. He brought an incredible energy to our wedding, and he had the entire crowd on their feet from the very beginning. Tyler seamlessly transitioned between his roles as DJ, emcee, and saxophonist, creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere throughout the event.
One of the highlights of the evening was Tyler's saxophone performance. His musical talent added a unique and beautiful touch to our wedding. Our guests were blown away by his skill, and many of them mentioned that it was the first time they had seen a live saxophonist at a wedding. It was truly a memorable and magical moment.
Not only is Tyler incredibly talented, but he's also a pleasure to work with. He listened to our preferences and made sure to incorporate our favorite songs into the playlist. His ability to read the crowd and adjust the music accordingly ensured that everyone was dancing and having a great time.
Perhaps the best indicator of Tyler's excellence is the fact that our guests are still talking about him. We've received countless compliments and messages from our friends and family, and my mother-in-law even jokes that we should throw another party just so we can hire Tyler again.
If you're looking for a DJ, emcee, or saxophonist who will make your event truly special, look no further than Tyler Varnell. He's not just a musician; he's a wedding entertainment extraordinaire. Thank you, Tyler, for making our wedding day unforgettable!
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Kathy Sent on 07/27/2023Best dj/musician/saxophonist everrrrr!
Tyler was a HIT at our wedding! We had guests that fell in love with him! I highly recommend Tyler for your next event! He was also very thorough prior to the event with zoom calls to find out what music to play. LOOOOOVE IT!!! -
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Dean Sent on 06/14/2023
We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our special day
We had the most incredible time at our wedding, and Tyler played a huge part in making it such a memorable night! Tyler created the exact vibe we wanted and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. His music selection was spot on, catering to all our guests' tastes. What made it even more special was when Tyler displayed his incredible saxophone skills! His live sax added a fun and unforgettable touch to the evening. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our special day. -
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Lindsey Sent on 06/13/2023The DJ/Sax & Piano Player you didn't know you needed!
Tyler is AMAZING. We found Tyler through our wedding planner and we are so glad we did. He is super responsive and deeply cares about making each couples wedding day important and tailored to them. For us the music was a huge part of our wedding day as we are both heavily into music as well as our parents. Tyler spent over 2 1/2 hours on our final call (originally meant to be an hour) perfecting the set and perfect types of music to play for each sequence of events throughout the entire wedding day. He created such a magical atmosphere from start to finish. The ceremony music was timed beautifully and the cocktail hour music was amazing when he started playing sax! He was a huge crowd pleaser all night long, especially on the dance floor. My husband and I are big into EDM and boy did he deliver the last hour playing music that had everyone so pumped up to the point where our wedding had ended and our crowd was SCREAMING for one more song! The day was absolutely amazing and we cannot thank Tyler enough for going above and beyond in his delivery and performance of music for our special day. -
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Kendall Sent on 06/05/2023Tyler made the entire wedding!
A friend recommended Tyler after attending another wedding he performed at and WOW! All of our guests were on the dance floor all night and would not stop raving about him the next day. He was professional, attentive, and really took the time to understand our vision. He even created a custom remix for our exit recessional song. The SAX was the hit of our wedding! If you're on the fence, book him! -
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Julia Sent on 04/21/2023100000000/10
Tyler is the ultimate triple threat- live music (sax + piano), DJ, and emcee. I originally met Tyler at a friends wedding and loved him so much, we decided to fly him to Arizona for our wedding. You know how I know he KILLED IT? More people were looking at him vs me (the bride). I promise, you will not regret hiring him. LOVED Tyler. -
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Macie Sent on 03/29/2023Unique, memorable and personal
Tyler took our extremely unique vision and captured it perfectly. From a sunset ceremony with the sweet sounds of his piano to the lively saxophone and versatile DJing, he was truly incredible. Beyond just checking off what we asked of him, he interacted with guests, took time and effort to ensure he knew what was important to us, and he was relatable and fun. 10/10 would recommend him for your wedding or event. He is amazing! -
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Sarah Sent on 02/17/2023AMAZING - Do not pass up on this opportunity!
Tyler was nothing short of amazing. It's almost a month past our wedding and we are still getting compliments on our DJ/Emcee/Saxophonist. He was such a wonderful surprise for our guests and created an awesome vibe for the whole night.
Tyler's preparation was also a dream. He had forms for us to fill out and followed up with meetings to make sure he captured the type of music we liked and the event sequence of the night. Half the wedding was egyptian and he was even able to roll with those punches AND prepared sax accompaniment to arabic songs. He ALSO partnered super well with our zaffa procession and our other vendors.
I have already and will continue to recommend him to everyone who wants a great wedding! Thank you, Tyler!!! -
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Janet Sent on 12/01/2022Highlight of Our Wedding!
I want to kick myself in the butt for taking so long to write this review - reason being that there is no review I could ever write that would accurately portray how amazing Tyler is! I was honestly hesitant at first due to wedding budget and the fact he’d need to travel from SoCal to NorCal for us, but the stars must have aligned, because I reached out anyways and had absolutely zero regrets. He was awesome to work with right from the first meeting. I booked him as a surprise for my fiancé at the time and Tyler was so kind, approachable, and adaptable to all the ideas and custom pieces I’d pitch to him. In between all the wedding stress, he was the one vendor I’d always feel positive and optimistic working with. We could never thank him enough for all he did at our wedding - the custom ceremony songs, keeping our cocktail hour and reception unique and exciting for everyone, and then then his energy on the dance floor! Part of us felt so guilty asking him to try so many new things (EDM renditions of songs on sax), but he knocked it all out of the park. He was the highlight of our wedding and all our guests could not stop talking about him, even to this day! He was the most memorable part of our wedding (aside from the marriage of course)! We could never thank Tyler enough. What made the entire experience even more unforgettable and amazing is the fact that he didn’t just provide a “service” to us. He was always kind, genuine, down-to-earth, and just all around a great person. He mingled with our friends and made himself comfortable with all of us, which put an even bigger smile on our faces! -
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Joseph Sent on 10/28/2022Tyler is the greatest!
If you've come across this review, all I have to say is: Don't hesitate and book him while you can! When my wife and I saw Tyler perform and DJ at my best man's wedding, we knew that we had to have him at ours! Even though our wedding was about 15 months later after meeting Tyler, we contacted him the next day so that we can retain him for our wedding day. We had him perform saxophone for our cocktail hour and reception and he was a hit! People could not stop talking about him the day after!
Communication with Tyler was effortless, and he was able to work alongside our lifelong DJ to provide a very smooth transition between mp3s and Tyler's track list. He was even able to learn songs that wasn't on his track list, but was mandatory for our special moments such as first dance, mother-son, and father-daughter dance. Having Tyler play the saxophone live during these moments made these even more memorable! I wish I could have another event so that I can party to Tyler's music again! Maybe that wish will come true, as many of my guests grabbed his business cards and stated they want to book him for their events: maybe even just a family party! Trust me all, he was that good! -
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Kassia Sent on 10/11/2022Best everything
I cannot stress enough how lucky my husband and I were to have Tyler for our wedding! Seriously, he's an all-around entertainer. Live saxophone/piano, DJ, and emcee?? What more could you ask for?!
First off, during our planning meeting, Tyler was so attentive to what we exactly wanted for the music and vibe we wanted for all the different parts of our wedding. He even recreated music I wanted for our ceremony exit song; I wanted to have the ceremony exit song (with the live music) from the movie Love Actually, and it was difficult to find the song online, but he was able to recreate it so beautifully! He really matches the vibe you want for your wedding, and made it so personalized for us. He created so many atmospheres for our wedding: from classy/romantic to dance party/rave. And all with his saxophone mixed in!!!
If there was anything we felt like we needed guidance on, his suggestions were AWESOME (i.e. placement of lights/music during the wedding/reception so that guests would feel more involved and pumped up to party). We could tell that he really knew his craft.
Tyler even had some add-on lighting packages (up-lighting, light batons, etc.) to make our wedding look amazing! He was even able to accommodate us by coordinating with some pyrotechnics that I rented from another vendor, so that it would synchronize with the music! All around best best best music dude. **Make sure to get Tyler's lighting add-ons, they're SUPER WORTH IT**
Anyways, everyone at our wedding loved Tyler! Our engaged friends (and even our pre-engaged friends) are planning on having him at their weddings! He really made our wedding incredibly special. If you're looking for an awesome and unique music vendor to keep the party going for your wedding, Tyler's your guy! I would rate 6 stars if I could. -
Jessica Sent on 09/09/2022
11 out of 10
If you're looking to have an absolute blast at your wedding Tyler is your guy!! He went above and beyond to make our wedding night so much fun! Custom song for our first dance incorporating the saxophone, amazing communication with us the whole year, great energy, and super talented! Our guest were all amazed and we felt like we were at a concert at the reception. Nobody (including the bride & groom) wanted to leave the dance floor! 11/10!!! -
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Belinda Sent on 08/24/2022Best Decision We Made - Hire Tyler!
Tyler is one of the FIRST vendors we booked almost a year before our wedding. That is because we were immediately certain about that choice. It is rare to find someone who can be a charismatic emcee, lively sax player, and romantic piano player all at the same time. He provided romantic pre-ceremony music on live piano, playing both classic and top 40 hits. For our grand exit, he wrote his own live sax set to accompany our song choice and welcomed us into marriage at the end of the ceremony aisle. The guests were shocked and so excited to find out he played the sax too. The rest of the night was SUCH a hit as he found the right pockets during cocktail hour and the reception to come out into the crowd and jam on his sax. Tyler plans well in advance of the event, so the night went smoothly from start to finish. He knew how to read the room and found the right moments to play soft music for the crowd to mingle and talk, and the right moments to get the crowd jumping on their feet. After my wedding, so many of my guests told me that Tyler was the highlight of the night. My friends and family said they will require Tyler to play his sax at all wedding events moving forward because no other wedding will be the same! Most importantly – Tyler is a nice, sincere, stand up guy. He truly listened and remembered what songs I mentioned during our meetings. During my wedding, I smiled and looked at him when he played a bunch of my favorites throughout the night. It’s little moments like that I will forever remember and appreciate. It is a true talent to do what Tyler does. He does it with grace and is always fun and professional. You will not regret hiring Tyler for your event -- It was one of the best wedding decisions we made!!! -
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Kirstie Sent on 06/30/2022Best Decision Ever for our Wedding!!
Tyler made our wedding so amazing!! I kept his card years ago and knew I wanted Sax music for our wedding and he exceeded our expectations. He was the best addition to our wedding and I could not be happier. He does it all!!! Sax, Piano, emcee & dj, it all was amazing. Pleasure to work with him on our wedding. Every song was a dream! We got so many compliments during the wedding and still receiving the most wonderful comments about our wedding because of the sax. -
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Marisa Sent on 05/31/2022Best DJ/Saxophonist/Pianist/Emcee/Party Dude EVER!
We just celebrated our wedding this past weekend and when I tell you Tyler was a hit, I mean he was a SMASHING SUCCESS!! All of our guests raved about him all evening and I continue to get texts from friends and family about how he was such a cool and unique touch. He was so kind and fun and accommodating through the entire planning process. And then day of he made everything run so smoothly. He emcee’d like a boss, killed it on the keyboard for our guests pre-ceremony and for our processional, and slayed the sax for our cocktail hour and our first dance. It was a dream. A true dream. And then the dance floor??? Don’t get me started. I was PUMPED!! And so were my guests! Tyler kept the party going and nobody (especially me) wanted it to end.
I have to add…when I first started checking out wedding vendors, I came across a review for Tyler in which a bride and groom said they CHANGED THEIR FREAKING WEDDING DATE because Tyler wasn’t available on their original date. Now I know why!! Book him. Book him now. No…book him yesterday! You will not regret it. -
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Kristen Sent on 05/26/2022Best part of the wedding!
Tyler was amazing! We were told about through a friend and said we absolutely had to book him. We do not regret it! He was so amazing and made our wedding! He really listens to what you want and I would highly recommend him! -
Rachel Sent on 04/21/2022
Flawless wedding entertainment!
Tyler was the talk of the night! We kept the live music as a surprise to our guests and, boy, were they surprised. I am so glad that google led me to Tyler with the simple keywords, piano, saxophone and DJ. He really does it all! Tyler and his associate are the ultimate professionals. We had some unforeseen circumstances and needed to rearrange our floor plan at the last minute, and they were so gracious and accommodating. Our guests got to dance under the stars to the sound of a live saxophone and it truly became the night of our dreams. I’ll be recommending Tyler and his team to everyone I know, because I can’t wait to party with them again! -
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Marie Sent on 04/06/2022The best decision we made!
In search of a DJ/Emcee/Musician/Live Performer for your wedding? Look no further! Tyler Varnell is your guy!!
Tyler brought our wedding to the next level! His music selection was on point and he knows how to read the crowd. Our favorite moments were when he would jump in with his saxophone and we all went wild! Having Tyler perform at our wedding was the best decision we made to celebrate our special day and we thank him for doing an outstanding job! -
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Stephanie Sent on 02/16/2022An absolute hit!
WOW. I truly 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 the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception, he customized each portion and kept the energy going from start to finish. His surprise sax performances on the dance floor pumped up our guests and had everyone dancing, singing, and having the time of their lives. He WAS the party! All of our guests have been raving about him, and we even have a few engaged couples who want to book him next! Our wedding would not 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! -
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Lindsey Sent on 10/25/2021Incredible Experience- An Absolute Must Hire Vendor
Tyler Varnell 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 (or in our case, a second story balcony over looking reception). He can set a classy, romantic, vibey tone during cocktail hour and then turn around and play hits next to you on the dance floor during reception. 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- have you ever heard a sax play EDM hits?- this guys brought it! If you're not hiring him for your wedding, its a total missed opportunity.
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Dana Sent on 10/14/2021Amazing!!!
Tyler was excellent! He made our wedding extra fun and extra special. Tyler was so nice, so calm and so professional! I would highly recommend him for any event! -
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Dahlim Sent on 10/06/2021Best 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!!! -
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Brianna Sent on 09/27/2021Best 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!Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee's reply:
Awwwww these pics are awesome! What an amazing night! It was truly an honor to serve you & Anthony through music on your big day :)) -
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Felicia Sent on 09/18/2021Blown away
Wow. Tyler was a dream come true on our wedding day. We knew we wanted to hire Tyler two years ago but COVID had other plans. After postponing our wedding an extra year, Tyler was one of the first vendors we hired. The talent and professionalism that Tyler has is unmatched. Every single one of my guests is still talking about Tyler’s performance. He made our wedding feel intimate and he tailored music according to our preference. He even customized a first dance piece to make our every dream come true. We cannot thank Tyler enough and we hope to anybody reading this you hire him for your special day. I promise you won’t regret it. Thank you Tyler!! -
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Christine Sent on 08/15/2021Best dj/emcee/saxophonist/pianist
If there's one thing you can do to make your wedding memorable, its hiring Tyler. He's so talented! 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. His list of music is quite wide range too so he can play for any crowd. We postponed our wedding 4 times and all four times, Tyler was so quick to respond giving us tips, ideas, and simple encouragement. He was definitely the smoothest vendor I had who even convinced the owner the of the venue to allow live music during reception (there's a certain sound decibel limit at night). Overall, great experience. Hire this guy, you won't regret it. -
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Autumn Sent on 08/02/2021Absolutely amazing!!
Tyler was the best addition to our wedding! He brought the energy & all of our guests absolutely loved him! Thank you so much Tyler!! We had the best night of our lives! -
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Megan Sent on 07/19/2021Tyler is the best!
We hired Tyler for our wedding and couldn’t be happier that we did. He MADE the wedding! His energy and talent made for an incredible night. All of our guests can’t stop talking about him. Highly recommend the saxophone for the best after party experience. -
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Kia B. Sent on 06/13/2021Amazing and life of the party!
Tyler was absolutely incredible! Everyone just loved him and he made the party! He was so fun and definitely recommend him! -
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Catherine Sent on 06/05/2021Best Wedding Ever!
Our family worked with Tyler Varnell for our son’s wedding on May 29, 2021 and he made the reception a blast! From the cocktail hour where he complemented the music with his saxophone to the reception where he provided lighting, music, emcee and more accompaniment…Tyler was AMAZING! Our friends and family commented that this was the best wedding that they had ever attended and Tyler was a huge part of that experience. Our son and daughter-in-law enjoyed planning their playlist with Tyler and he made sure to read the crowd on the dance floor (which was packed) when he chose each song. It was a magical evening! -
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Brianna Sent on 06/03/2021Must book tyler!
From planning the details of the big day to the performance on our big day, Tyler was absolutely perfect! He is so professional and organized, yet full of enthusiasm and positive vibes. My now husband and I's family and friends have not stopped talking about how fabulous he was! We booked Tyler to play piano and saxophone, DJ and MC throughout our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Each section of the day was different, but cohesive and smooth. During the reception, he had almost every guest out of the dance floor. We HIGHLY recommend that you book Tyler for any of your events :) We plan to book him for sure in the future!!! -
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Casey Sent on 06/02/2021Tyler Varnell is a superstar!
WOW. Tyler Varnell is a superstar. We hired Tyler at the recommendation of our DJ (Eric Morales of Extreme DJs) after mentioning we wanted to add an element of "live music" even though we wanted to hire a DJ for the evening. We hired Tyler to play Cocktail Hour solo and then accompany Eric during the reception -- dinner, dancing and after party. I'm not exaggerating when I say every single guest approached us during the wedding to tell us how incredible Tyler was. He is engaging, fun, talented and knows how to get the party started and keep it going. His song book covers all genres, and he played a variety of music that appealed to all guests, regardless of age (our families loved when he played Bruno Mars, and my girlfriends went INSANE when he played "Mr. Brightside" -- he can do it all!). He also played during our wedding party grand entrance and our first dance -- which kept our guests engaged. If you are looking for entertainment to truly "wow" your guests, hire Tyler. You won't be disappointed!! -
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Maancy Sent on 03/26/2021The best part of our whole reception!
Words really cannot describe how much we love Tyler! He was by far the best part of our reception. Not only is he extremely talented, he is also an amazing human! He even put together a special recorded performance for our anniversary. Thank you so much for everything and being a part of our special day. Love always, Maancy and Sachin -
Tracy Sent on 02/15/2021
Awesome and Talented
I had the pleasure of working with Tyler Varnell at a wedding, and he was simply AMAZING! He is a talented musician and DJ, and awesome to work with. Our client is still raving about their fastastic experience with Tyler. As a planner/coordinator you depend on the entertainment to know what they are doing to keep the event live. No doubt, Tyler knows exactly what he is doing. I would highly recommend his company to all couples who want the "All-in-One" incredible experience of down right fun from pre-ceremony to very end of the reception. Look no further, he's your guy! I can not wait to work with Tyler Varnell again. -
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