5.0
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Premier Leader of Wedding Music in Central Ohio
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They were such a wonderful delight for our wedding day! They sounded absolutely amazing, were seamless with all transitions between locations, and were the perfect addition to the day! We are so thankful!!
Katie K.
5.0
As a June 2026 bride, I can't recommend Columbus Musicians enough! We had a violin and guitar duet perform during our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely incredible. Live music was very important to me and was one of my favorite parts of our wedding day and they truly exceeded my expectations.
They played all of our song selections beautifully and brought so much emotion and elegance to our ceremony. During cocktail hour, they created the perfect classy and welcoming atmosphere with their music selections. They also provided the sound system and microphone for our officiant, and everything was seamless.
The planning process was incredibly easy, and the team was communicative, professional, and wonderful to work with. We are so grateful for the talent and care they brought to our wedding day and would highly recommend them to any couple looking to add something truly special to their celebration!
Taylor B.
5.0
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 are professional, talented, and easy to work with, with excellent communication and seamless planning. Reviewers praised their wide repertoire, beautiful custom arrangements, and flexibility with last-minute changes. Their live music elevated ceremonies and cocktail hours, making them highly recommended.Review photos
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L S
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5.0
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 from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 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 :)
Katie K
5.0
7/01/2026
They were such a wonderful delight for our wedding day! They sounded absolutely amazing, were seamless with all transitions between locations, and were the perfect addition to the ...
day! We are so thankful!!
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 08/20/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! Congratulations on an amazing wedding!
Any questions?
Taylor B
5.0
6/30/2026
As a June 2026 bride, I can't recommend Columbus Musicians enough! We had a violin and guitar duet perform during our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely incredibl...
e. Live music was very important to me and was one of my favorite parts of our wedding day and they truly exceeded my expectations.
They played all of our song selections beautifully and brought so much emotion and elegance to our ceremony. During cocktail hour, they created the perfect classy and welcoming atmosphere with their music selections. They also provided the sound system and microphone for our officiant, and everything was seamless.
The planning process was incredibly easy, and the team was communicative, professional, and wonderful to work with. We are so grateful for the talent and care they brought to our wedding day and would highly recommend them to any couple looking to add something truly special to their celebration!
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 08/20/2026
Congratulations on a beautiful wedding, and thank you for choosing Columbus Musicians!
Johanna P
5.0
11/01/2025
Better than expected. Would definitely recommend this company. I hired a violinist/cellist duo for my son's wedding. They offered modern and traditional music to choose from. Perf...
ect for a young couple.
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 11/03/2025
Thank you so much, Johanna!
Haley B
5.0
10/13/2025
My husband and I are current/former musicians and could not be happier we had Columbus Musicians play for our ceremony. Malik was helpful and quick to respond throughout the planni...
ng process. The music turned out beautifully, and I'm particularly happy with the custom arrangement for my song. A group of very talented professionals!
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 10/27/2025
We’re so glad to hear this, Haley!
Wishing our best to you and Nathan!
Brennan H
5.0
9/23/2025
The Columbus Musicians were a joy to have during our wedding ceremony. They were professional, talented, and elegant. Malik was very responsive to our emails and answered all of ou...
r questions. Our guests enjoyed listening to them play and it was surreal to have our wedding party walk down the isle to the instrumental music. They have a wide selection of sheet music and could easily accommodate special requests outside of their normal repertoire.
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 10/01/2025
Thank you so much, Brennan! We’re so glad we could add to your and Ally’s special day with...
live music ◡̈
Kara S
5.0
8/21/2025
Malik and the fellow musicians were amazing for our wedding! We had a piano, violin, and cello trio. I asked Malik to play a song last minute as a surprise for my husband, as the l...
ast song to be played before our processional, and it was no problem and it sounded beautiful. We requested the trio to mix in some songs that are more current during our cocktail hour and they sounded so good. Our guests absolutely loved them, and my husband was bummed that he didn’t get to hear much of them at cocktail hour since we were taking pictures. So glad we hired them!!
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 08/27/2025
Thank you so so much for your kind words, Kara! It was great working with you both and are...
thrilled that it added to your special day ◡̈
Wishing you our best!
Kristin A
5.0
7/15/2025
I had a string trio from Columbus Musicians LLC play for my wedding, and they were wonderful! Malik was very communicative and helpful throughout the planning process. The string t...
rio played for the ceremony and cocktail hour, so about 2 hours total. They were flexible when we had to move from an outdoor ceremony to an indoor ceremony last minute due to rain. They played beautifully and I would highly recommend to anyone who wants live music for their wedding!
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 07/28/2025
Thank you so much, Kristin! Was great working with you and Spencer, and congratulations ag...
ain ◡̈
Annie M
5.0
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 op...
en 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
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 08/20/2026
Amazing! Thank you for choosing us, we are so glad we could be there for your special day!
Tia M
5.0
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 wi...
th 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 from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 10/15/2024
We're so glad everything went smoothly, Tia! We enjoyed playing for you!
Ashley V
5.0
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 from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 10/15/2024
Thanks so much, Ashley!!
Nikki M
5.0
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 from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 10/15/2024
Thanks so much, Nikki :)
Z K
5.0
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. Throu...
ghout 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!!
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 08/20/2026
Thank you so much for choosing us!
Katherine K
5.0
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, cockta...
il hour, and reception. He was extremely organized, responsive and brought great energy to the day. Cannot recommend Columbus Musicians enough!!
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 08/20/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy that your experience was great.
Allison L
5.0
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!
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 08/20/2026
Thank you so much for trusting us with your special day!
Margaret F
5.0
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 eas...
y 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!
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 08/20/2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are happy we could be there for your special da...
y.
Katelyn M
5.0
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 an...
d 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!
Response from Columbus Musicians, LLC on 08/20/2026
What a beautiful review! Thank you for your kind words, and congratulations on an amazing ...
wedding.
Miriam H
5.0
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 stri...
ng 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
5.0
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 "Bridg...
erton" 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
5.0
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
5.0
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 yo...
u for making our ceremony so beautiful!
Cory F
5.0
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 request...
s, 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
5.0
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 naile...
d 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
5.0
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 s...
hould have had them play through the cocktail hour as well.
Annalisa B
5.0
1/30/2023
Would absolutely recommend this team! They made our wedding ceremony a dream and we’re easy to work with.
Joseph S
5.0
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 a...
mazing performance. Would highly recommend them, you just can’t beat live music and they provide the best!
Chelsea K
5.0
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 p...
laying 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
5.0
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
5.0
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
5.0
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 acco...
mmodating of my daughter's music choices. Also very easy to work with - thank you, Tiffany!
Andy W
5.0
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 en...
semble 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
5.0
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
5.0
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 ext...
remely 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
5.0
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
5.0
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 professi...
onalism 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
5.0
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 o...
f 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
5.0
12/06/2022
They did a Great job playing their trio at our wedding!!!
Kelly P
5.0
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 extrem...
ely 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
5.0
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 t...
he 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
5.0
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
5.0
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 question...
s for them. They played amazingly for the ceremony!
Becca L
5.0
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
5.0
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 cere...
mony 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
5.0
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
5.0
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 u...
p early to set up and even ran through everything right before the ceremony. Highly recommend!
Nicole S
5.0
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 complimen...
ts 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
5.0
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 cock...
tail 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
5.0
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 t...
hey 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
5.0
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
5.0
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.
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