Columbus Musicians, LLC

Premier Leader of Wedding Music in Central Ohio

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Malik Khalfani

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We specialize in providing THE LIVE SOUNDTRACK for your wedding from the time your guests arrive to the time they leave! Columbus Musicians, LLC is an organization run by professional musicians with one goal: to create beautiful music for our clients at every opportunity. We have string quartets, trios, duos, harp, piano, guitar, brass, jazz ensembles, guitar and vocals as well as bands. We're able to provide instrumentation to your liking, as well as music of virtually any genre from traditional classical to modern rock. Inquire to find out more about how we can create the "WOW" factor with live wedding and event music for you and your guests!

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Instruments

Cello

Fiddle

Flute

Guitar

Harp

Keyboard

Mandolin

Organ

Piano

Saxophone

Trombone

Trumpet

Viola

Violin

Vocals

Music Genres

Celtic

Classical

Jazz

Klezmer

Pop

Rock

World Music

Music Services

Live Music

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Rehearsal Dinner

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Malik Khalfani

Owner

Malik Khalfani owns Columbus Musicians, LLC. Currently pursuing his doctorate in music from The Ohio State University, Malik is a music director and live performance activist. As a multi-instrumentalist, he has over a decade of experience curating and performing music for symphony orchestras, theatre, as well as weddings and special events.

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Columbus Musicians received glowing reviews for their performances at various weddings, with multiple reviewers praising the string quartet's ability to add a romantic and fairy-tale touch to ceremonies and receptions. The musicians were described as professional, easy to work with, and accommodating of special song requests. Reviewers appreciated the wide repertoire of songs available and the enjoyable experience of planning and communicating with Columbus Musicians. Overall, the string quartet was highly recommended for weddings, with compliments on their beautiful music and seamless execution of performances.

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L S

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10/15/2024

We hired Columbus Musicians for the ENTIRE wedding (ceremony and reception), essentially a full 5.5-6 hours. We decided not have a DJ or band and instead preferred to have a string quartet to play the entire time for our wedding. They were incredibly professional, kind, and easy to work with--but most importantly, the music sounded AMAZING. We requested numerous songs they did not have in their catalogue and their additional fees to compose those songs for us were extremely reasonable. Not only that, we are now paying them separately to record a studio album for us of our wedding music! They are prompt, great at responding, and both their catalogue and any custom music you ask them to arrange is BEAUTIFUL. I cannot get over how beautiful they made songs from bands like Fall Out Boy, Evanescence, etc. sound. I highly recommend Columbus Musicians!!

response 10/15/2024

We are overjoyed that you and Joseph enjoyed your day! We are really looking forward to re...

cording an album just for you from your ceremony :)

Annie M

10/27/2024

We used Columbus Musicians string quartet at our wedding for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Early on in the planning process, we had seen them playing at one of Jorgensen Farms open houses and I knew instantly we HAD to book them to elevate our wedding day! BEST. CHOICE. EVER. The string quartet truly made the afternoon so romantic and fairytail like. They were so easy to work with and communication was fast and easy! 10/10

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Tia M

10/12/2024

We had the string trio play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They were amazing! We loved being able to choose songs from their repertoire list and having them fill in with whatever else they wanted to play. Malik was our contact for booking and was great at communicating with us and ensuring the musicians had what they needed. Would definitely recommend having them for your wedding or event!

response 10/15/2024

We're so glad everything went smoothly, Tia! We enjoyed playing for you!

Ashley V

9/18/2024

Columbus Musicians was very easy to work with- from booking to planning the event. Their music was incredible and made our ceremony perfect. Could not recommend enough!

response 10/15/2024

Thanks so much, Ashley!!

Nikki M

9/16/2024

Columbus Musicians was incredibly easy to communicate with and work with during the planning process. They arrived on time and played beautifully for our ceremony and cocktail hour. 10/10 would recommend!

response 10/15/2024

Thanks so much, Nikki :)

Z K

6/27/2024

We were so happy to have the Columbus Musicians String Quartet playing at our wedding ceremony. They did a wonderful job and added a wonderful touch (and sound) to our event. Throughout the entire process, they were easily accessible via email. They have quite the repertoire list- making it difficult to choose but offering so many amazing songs for your special event. They were even kind enough to help find sheet music for a special song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to. It was beautifully played by them. I cannot recommend them enough!!

Katherine K

6/03/2024

Columbus Musicians were absolutely fantastic during our wedding ceremony and reception! We had the pleasure of working with Malik to organize 3 sets of musicians — ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. He was extremely organized, responsive and brought great energy to the day. Cannot recommend Columbus Musicians enough!!

Allison L

12/29/2023

Columbus Musicians were wonderful to work with! Tiffany was so kind and professional, and quick to answer any questions we had. The planning process was smooth and stress-free, we were given guided forms and access to tons of song suggestions. We got so many compliments on the string trio. We would definitely recommend!

Margaret F

11/03/2023

We hired the quartet through Columbus Musicians for our wedding for cocktail hour and dinner music and it was one of my favorite parts of our wedding reception! They were super easy to work with and very flexible and helpful as we navigated a last minute decision to move our event inside (we had initially planned on having them play outside but it ended up being a little too chilly and windy). Would absolutely recommend them!

Katelyn M

10/08/2023

Columbus Musicians elevated our wedding experience ten-fold. We got married in the Statehouse and had a harp + violin duo play during our ceremony. It was seriously breathtaking and my favorite part of my entire wedding day. There's just something about them that brought tears to my eyes in the best way possible and also got the emotions flowing from our guests too. I cannot recommend them enough and I really hope I get to hear them again somewhere!

Miriam H

7/28/2023

Having Columbus Musicians at our wedding was one of our top choices. Music was super important to both of us and they completely delivered. We loved the custom arrangement the string quartet played for the ceremony and the jazz band was such a hit during the reception. We got so many compliments about the band! I highly recommend Columbus Musicians if music is important to you as well!

Nicole D

7/11/2023

We worked with Columbus Musicians to provide music for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they did an excellent job! We got many compliments throughout the evening about the "Bridgerton" vibe that the quartet brought (which is exactly what we were going for). They were very easy to work with and helped to make our wedding memorable - they even learned two special songs for us! I highly recommend getting them!

Kristen M

7/09/2023

WOW - we can't recommend Columbus Musicians enough. We knew we wanted a string trio for the ceremony, and Columbus Musicians went above and beyond. They made sure that everything from booking to our wedding day was incredibly smooth. Music is an incredibly important element of the ceremony, and we couldn't be happier that we chose Columbus Musicians for the job. They did an outstanding job and made our perfect day even more amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Sydney V

5/14/2023

Very communicative, and the music was beautiful! They had all of our requests already in their repertoire, and it’s clear they’re very experienced with all things wedding. Thank you for making our ceremony so beautiful!

Cory F

5/14/2023

Columbus musicians knocked it out of the park for our ceremony music. Our guests were singing their praises (pun intended) at the reception. They not only played all of our requests, but they even agreed to perform an arrangement we provided outside of the provided repertoire. Also, I want to thank Malik for helping me find an excellent pianist to help record the song for our first dance for the reception. If you want great music at your wedding, you will want Columbus Musicians.

Laura K

5/08/2023

I don't think words can express how much we LOVED having the Columbus Musicians at our wedding! Tiffany was a joy to work with throughout the planning stages. Our string trio nailed every single song to the point where our guests were emotional before we even walked down the aisle. I never imagined I'd be able to live my dream of walking down the aisle with my father to music from Lord of the Rings but they did it and it was absolutely amazing. Our guests were raving about them as well! Thank you, Columbus Musicians, for making our wedding so special!

Victoria B

2/07/2023

Tiffany was an incredible help during our wedding planning process. The music was so special and really set the tone for an intimate ceremony. Highly recommend. Only regret is we should have had them play through the cocktail hour as well.

Annalisa B

1/30/2023

Would absolutely recommend this team! They made our wedding ceremony a dream and we’re easy to work with.

Joseph S

1/25/2023

They are AMAZING! Played everything perfectly, it made everything come together. Perfect on communication, all of them are professional and we couldn’t be more thankful for their amazing performance. Would highly recommend them, you just can’t beat live music and they provide the best!

Chelsea K

1/20/2023

Columbus Musicians was amazing to work with for our wedding! Tiffany was quick to respond, so helpful, and was truly a pleasure to work with. The string quartet did an incredible playing at our ceremony and cocktail hour. We received so many compliments from our guests. This is one talented team, I can't recommend them enough!

Stephanie J

1/19/2023

Absolutely beautiful presentation and music! We had the harp and the violin, and it was so gorgeous :D Highly recommend

Carrie G

1/19/2023

I am so happy we chose to work with Columbus Musicians LLC for our wedding. The booking process was smooth and organized, and their performance was absolutely beautiful (we booked a string quartet). They even arranged music for a custom song request at a very reasonable price.

Susan T

1/14/2023

Tiffany was wonderful! Her beautiful harp playing was perfect for the ceremony and enhanced the lovely environment for the cocktail hour at my daughter's wedding. She was very accommodating of my daughter's music choices. Also very easy to work with - thank you, Tiffany!

Andy W

1/13/2023

We highly recommend Columbus Musicians. For our wedding ceremony, I wanted a harp while my now-husband wanted a violin. Columbus Musicians made it easy, providing a customizable ensemble and long list of songs. Tiffany was super easy to work with. She provided a list of all the violin & harp songs, we chose our favorites, completed a simple worksheet, and Tiffany took care of the rest. We could not have been happier with the whole experience. Thanks, Tiffany, for being so easy to work with, and for helping make our wedding ceremony so memorable!

Amy S

1/12/2023

Tiffany was personable and always responded to any questions or inquiries immediately. Our string quartet for the wedding couldn’t have been any better. Everything went along as promised, and the music was fabulous!

Mackenzie M

1/11/2023

Columbus Musicians were a great choice at our wedding!! We chose a string quartet to play during our ceremony and they did a wonderful job. From the moment of booking they were extremely organized, prompt with communication, and helpful with any and all questions!! I can’t recommend them enough! They are true professionals. If you are looking for live music at your wedding or event, you can stop your search because you have found the best of the best!

Kerri S

1/11/2023

We hired a saxophonist for our wedding ceremony and I can’t say enough good things about the company and the person they hired!! Everyone LOVED him and it was such a special touch to our wedding day. Tiffany was there every step of the way to answer all my questions and gave me song ideas as well. I would do this over and over again if I could cuz it was that amazing

Nicole S

1/10/2023

The quartet was amazing! They seamlessly transitioned between classical and modern pop and specially arranged a song for my wedding day that I will forever remember. Their professionalism is a cut above and their attention to details was phenomenal. I can't say enough about this wonderfully talented group of people. They certainly will not disappoint from the initial communication to the final performance.

Catherine O

1/06/2023

Tiffany was so helpful and easy to work with. Columbus Musicians website had a very thorough description of all options, great samples of music played by different configurations of ensemble, and a planning tool to help choose music for each point in the ceremony, forgetting no detail. She even had an accommodation available for if the weather had not cooperated with the late October wedding we had planned outdoors. The entire process was so easy, with her help. The musicians were prompt, friendly, flexible, and the music they provided could not have been better! Overall I would recommend Columbus Musicians 100%

Chelsey B

12/06/2022

They did a Great job playing their trio at our wedding!!!

Kelly P

11/29/2022

We always wanted to have a string quartet at our wedding and are so thankful we found Columbus Musicians. They helped make our reception so dreamy and intimate. Everyone was extremely easy to work with, able to meet our special requests, and professional. Thank you for helping make our special date that much more special!

Cheryl H

11/21/2022

Columbus Musicians were perfect at our wedding in July! We chose to have the quartet for our ceremony only. They have a wide range of song options and took a personal request for the processional. They played beautifully; we received several compliments on the ceremony music. They were one of the things we actually didn't have to worry about on our wedding day. Would absolutely recommend them!

Halle R

8/23/2022

My husband and I booked a cello, violin, & harp trio from Columbus Musicians for our wedding this past June. We requested they play our ceremony and cocktail hour. Their beautiful sound really took our wedding to the next level. Communication was great and they provided us with a worksheet in which we could select songs for certain moments and provide detail as to when cues for the next song would be. I thought their pricing was incredibly fair and would absolutely recommend their services to anyone interested, as it will truly set your wedding apart and provide an intimate, timeless feel.

Samantha G

8/23/2022

We booked The Shaw Brothers through Columbus Musicians, LLC. Tiffany was very easy to work with to set everything up, and got us in touch with The Shaw Brothers when I had questions for them. They played amazingly for the ceremony!

Becca L

8/03/2022

I am SO glad that we booked Columbus Musicians for our wedding. We received so many compliments about how beautiful the music was, and it truly made our day that much more special. They have a great selection of songs that you can choose from (we honestly had a tough time narrowing it down!) and were so great to work with.

Alicia O

7/28/2022

If you're considering live music, don't hesitate to hire Columbus Musicians! They are an outstanding company with incredible musicians. We had a string quartet for our wedding ceremony and a jazz quartet for our reception, and both groups were amazing. Guests were complimenting the music all night. They made my walk down the aisle the dream I had imagined, and our first dance was perfection! Tiffany was a joy to work with to organize everything, and the musicians were superb!

Gina V

7/04/2022

I could not recommend Columbus Musicians enough!! We received so many compliments from our guests, and it not only gave an elegant and beautiful touch to our ceremony and cocktail hour, but it gave our guests a unique experience having live music. The song lists they offer are extensive and then on top of that, I believe they're able to learn any song you'd like so they can really customize your wedding or event! Tiffany was a joy to work with and made everything so easy on me. Thank you for everything!!

Nicole D

6/10/2022

I hired Columbus Musicians, LLC for a wedding last week and Yan-Ni did a fantastic job! The harp definitely added to the magic of the day. Yan-Ni was very professional and showed up early to set up and even ran through everything right before the ceremony. Highly recommend!

Nicole S

5/30/2022

Highly recommend booking Columbus Musicians for your wedding! We had their string trio perform during our wedding ceremony and they were truly amazing! I received so many compliments from our guests about how talented they were. Columbus Musicians was very professional, kind, and always respond to emails quickly. I am so happy we decided to book them for our wedding!

Reine K

5/30/2022

Couldn’t be happier with the company. Very professional and very quick to respond. We decided to to not have a DJ and decided to look into live music for some our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was actually in budget and we booked a guitarist. They ended up providing vocals as well. The Guitarist performed amazingly and it was so nice to have live music during the cocktail hour and the start of dinner. Definitely recommend reaching out because it really elevated the experience.

Molly R

5/28/2022

So glad that my husband and I chose to have Columbus Musicians, LLC as part of our wedding day! The 4 String quartet was so professional, and they sounded absolutely amazing when they played during our ceremony and our cocktail hour! We got so many compliments from our guests for including them. Would recommend them over and over again!

Kristen W

5/23/2022

I would 10/10 recommend Columbus Musicians. Tiffany was so helpful throughout the whole process and the music was so beautiful. We received endless comments about how gorgeous our ceremony music was.

Sarah F

4/25/2022

We had a cellist and violinist for our intimate ceremony and we are so happy we worked with Columbus Musicians. Tiffany was very prompt and responsive when we reached out initially, and she provided a worksheet for us to complete to give all of the details of our day. The musicians showed up on time and played beautifully. It really helped set the mood for our ceremony and we would highly recommend this group.

Tiffany F

4/09/2022

I highly recommend Columbus Musicians! Tiffany was very responsive and really helped me understand her services in during the booking process. We booked the pianist and violinist for our ceremony. They have tons of modern and classical music in their assortment. Our guests loved it and it truly added to the luxury, timeless, and uniqueness of the wedding. 10/10

Ally P

3/01/2022

We used Columbus Musicians for our wedding ceremony (string quartet) and cocktail hour (electric violinist!!) on 2/19/2022 at Franklin Park Conservatory. The String Quartet did an absolutely beautiful job and even played a little longer after our ceremony while we took photos. Probably my most memorable moment of our day will be when the bridal party processional started and they played "Bittersweet Symphony" - it was truly magical. The electric violinist played alongside our dj for cocktail hour which made the vibe super fun and many people even commented how cool it was and that he was jamming out! Also, Tiffany is super organized and responsive leading up to the event as well.

Franny R

2/22/2022

The musicians that played for our wedding were excellent . I highly recommend having them at your wedding. My lead contact , Tiffany, was a true professional! She always promptly responded to All my questions and made it very easy to book a string quartet. Tiffany was extremely kind and patient . The four talented performers received rave reviews from our guests . They are a very talented group of musicians. They arrived on time and set up beautifully. I only wish I had another occasion to hire them again!

John & Jenn S

2/02/2022

Working with Columbus Musicians was amazing. From booking, to music selection, to coordination of the event - everything was seamless. We decided on a violin and harp duo for our wedding, and they did not fail to deliver. In fact, they were flawless. Everyone commented about how wonderful it was to have this music at the ceremony and then into the cocktail hour. My only regret was that I was so caught up with the activities of the day, I didn’t get to hear enough of them. Thanks Columbus Musicians in helping make our day so incredibly amazing. – John & Jenn

Stephanie S

1/21/2022

The Columbus Musicians were absolutely amazing! We loved having them play for our outdoor ceremony last October. They were prompt, professional, and communicative. They even put together arrangements for two songs we wanted that were not already in their repertoire. The music turned out so beautifully - could not have asked for a better group to work with!

Joshua S

1/11/2022

We had the Columbus Musicians provide a string quartet for our wedding ceremony and Tiffany played the harp during our cocktail hour. Everything went off without a hitch. The music was beautiful, and everyone was very impressed. One of the best decisions we made.

Sydney E

12/17/2021

We had Columbus Musicians, LLC play at our wedding ceremony and WOW we could not have asked for better music to be played for our big day! Several of our guests complimented the music as well as some of our other wedding vendors! We would absolutely recommend Columbus Musicians, LLC for your big day or event!

Gayle R

11/03/2021

The Columbus Musicians added so much elegance to our wedding. They helped us choose appropriate selections for the ceremony and Cocktail Hour. They were also very easy to work with, especially given some of our last minute changes. I highly recommend them

Jessica M

10/30/2021

They have a huge list of popular songs they play and learned Taylor Swift Invisible Sting for our reception - it was PERFECT!

Sherry Y

10/27/2021

They were very professional and the music was beautiful.

Veronica S

10/19/2021

We made a great decision going with Columbus Musicians. We chose a harp/violin duo and it was absolutely perfect! They played beautifully and Tiffany was very helpful throughout the planning process and helped us with the logistics of choosing our music.

Karen J

10/11/2021

Columbus Musicians, LLC was one of the best decisions we made during our planning process! We hired a string quartet for our church ceremony and we couldn't have asked for a better group to work with. Tiffany was so helpful and the planning was so thorough. There was a great selection to choose from and all of the music was absolutely beautiful. We got so many compliments about the ceremony music and we can't thank you all enough!

Chris W

9/28/2021

Tiffany and Columbus Musicians were great to work with and made our ceremony music completely stress free. From the wide selection of songs that their musicians can play to the ease of putting together a ceremony timeline for our string quartet to play the right song at the right time, it really helped to make our ceremony feel elegant. Everything was worry free and our guests raved about the string quartet being better than anything they had heard before, especially their renditions of modern songs. I would definitely recommend them for a wedding ceremony or any event.

Sara K

9/27/2021

Columbus Musicians were very easy to work with. We hired a solo cellist for our ceremony and it was beautiful and we received many compliments!

Jackie L

9/21/2021

Columbus Musicians LLC did a phenomenal job playing at our wedding. The Shaw brothers exceeded all expectations! Tiffany was very helpful in the planning process! On the day of the wedding The Shaw Brothers were just brilliant and provided the perfect atmosphere for our wedding, performing at both our indoor ceremony at SoSerene and at our cocktail hour outside the venue. They also played for our first dance. We were stoked that they learned our first dance song- Whitney Houston “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” It was perfect! The acoustic guitar and violin were the perfect touches to every song .All of our guests had only glowing compliments for them. I would highly recommend Columbus Musicians llc and The Shaw Brothers band to any future brides, they are super professional and awesome at helping you organized songs for your wedding!

Kimberly B

8/18/2020

Ian was incredibly easy to work with. Professional and reliable musicians elevated our wedding and ceremony!

Megan H

12/29/2019

Easy to work with and they sounded great. Great repertoire to start off with, and they learned an arrangement that we picked out and sent to them. Great communication and organization. We got a lot of compliments from guests at our wedding, and we love watching our video back and listening to them.

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