5.0
Verified reviews from real couples
Bridgerton Pop, Classical, Jazz, Rock
Long Island, New York City, Westchester
Service area
We utilized Encore Music for our guest entrances, ceremony music, and cocktail hour entertainment. We hired Patricia to perform using her electric violin and she was a hit! She accommodated our song requests as well as having her own setlist. Patricia was responsive and easy to communicate with. It was easy to get coordinated with her and my DJ. It felt like it flowed seamlessly. I also feel as though she was extremely reasonably priced and worth every penny! I highly recommend Patricia and Encore Music for your wedding day!
Rachel M.
5.0
Patricia and Encore Music were an incredible addition to our wedding! Patricia is a light and such a pleasure to work with. She was very responsive, kind, and flexible throughout the booking process. Encore music even learned a new song for us for the processional! The strings version of Bad Bunny's DTMF - SO GOOD! We're so grateful we booked Encore Music for our wedding. Thank you Patricia and Encore Music! Highly recommend!!!
Carli B.
5.0
Patricia Johnson
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CUSTOMIZE YOUR WEDDING MUSIC with Encore's Elegant, Contemporary Ensembles. Choose the music you want; Bridgerton Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Disney, TV and Video Game tunes, Bollywood, Latin. Encore Music brings a touch of elegance with your favorite songs. Call Encore Music when only the best will do.
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Instruments
Cello
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Piano
Saxophone
Viola
Violin
Music Genres
Bollywood
Classical
Jazz
Latin
Pop
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2024.2023.
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Patricia Johnson
Owner
Hello. I’m Patricia Johnson, the Owner of Encore Music. I am a classically trained violinist with a passion for jazz, rock, and contemporary music as well. I have played live with James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, and toured with Wayne Newton.
I love bringing my beautiful music to the most important day in your life; your wedding day. I am dedicated to making your special event even more special with my music.
Call me today!
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Summary: Encore Music’s string ensembles were praised for creating a magical, emotional atmosphere for ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers highlighted their professionalism, responsiveness, seamless timing with vendors, and willingness to learn custom songs. Guests loved the sound, versatility (violin/trio/harp/cello) and value, and many highly recommend them.Review photos
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Dianna D
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5.0
7/23/2025
Encore Music was spectacular for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! I still can't get over how amazing the musicians were. Starting with the booking process, Patricia was so he...
lpful, friendly, and accommodating. She took all of our request and made helpful suggestions. The music was absolutely beautiful and so incredibly well done. So many guests told me how amazing the music sounded. The sound system and microphone set up they provided for the ceremony was stellar! I highly recommend Encore Music!
Rachel M
5.0
7/22/2026
We utilized Encore Music for our guest entrances, ceremony music, and cocktail hour entertainment. We hired Patricia to perform using her electric violin and she was a hit! She acc...
ommodated our song requests as well as having her own setlist. Patricia was responsive and easy to communicate with. It was easy to get coordinated with her and my DJ. It felt like it flowed seamlessly. I also feel as though she was extremely reasonably priced and worth every penny! I highly recommend Patricia and Encore Music for your wedding day!
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Carli B
5.0
7/19/2026
Patricia and Encore Music were an incredible addition to our wedding! Patricia is a light and such a pleasure to work with. She was very responsive, kind, and flexible throughout t...
he booking process. Encore music even learned a new song for us for the processional! The strings version of Bad Bunny's DTMF - SO GOOD! We're so grateful we booked Encore Music for our wedding. Thank you Patricia and Encore Music! Highly recommend!!!
Louise S
5.0
3/05/2026
We cannot recommend Patricia and Encore Music highly enough.
From the very beginning, Patricia was warm, professional, and so easy to work with. On our wedding day, the music was ...
absolutely breathtaking. The ceremony felt deeply emotional and elegant, and the pacing of the walk-in was perfectly timed — it truly elevated the moment in a way we will never forget.
During the reception, the strings brought such a beautiful warmth and sophistication to the room. The sound was romantic, joyful, and incredibly polished without ever overpowering conversation. So many of our guests commented on how stunning the music was.
The ensemble didn’t just provide background music — they created the emotional backdrop of the entire evening. It made everything feel cohesive, intimate, and elevated.
We are so grateful to Patricia and her team for helping shape the atmosphere of one of the most meaningful days of our lives. If you are considering live strings for your wedding, book them. You will be so happy you did.
Maria R
5.0
1/05/2026
They made our wedding magical. We split the evening. First part was a string trio for the ceremony, cocktail hour and part of dinner. The rest of the night was a keyboard and sax....
Everyone was incredible. So many of our guests commented on how wonderful this team was. Patricia was amazing at working with us and putting together this team. Could not have asked for a better night. PS the strings even played Metallica for us! Tell them what you want. They can do it!
Darian C
5.0
10/12/2025
My husband and I had the pleasure of having Patricia perform at our small wedding of 20 guests, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. She was the only violinist we spoke ...
to before booking because we instantly felt confident in her professionalism and warmth. She was kind, responsive, and clearly talented. She provided a list of common songs to choose from, but was able to accommodate our specific requests. Her music added such a special touch to our day.
We highly recommend Patricia and her team to anyone looking to elevate their wedding! <3
Rourke D
5.0
10/12/2025
Patricia played the violin for our wedding ceremony and did such a beautiful job. The music was perfect and created the most special atmosphere. We couldn’t recommend Patricia and ...
Encore Music more to anyone looking for live music for their event!
Response from Encore Music on 10/12/2025
Thank you for this review Rourke. I enjoyed working with you and I'm glad I helped to mak...
e your wedding memorable with my music.
Much love!
Dennis L
5.0
9/23/2025
It was a pleasure to work with Patricia and Encore Music for our wedding. Having a string quartet was high on our list of special experiences for our ceremony and cocktail hour. ...
They took our requests for music selection, offering helpful suggestions, and executed perfectly. Our guests loved having them.
I especially appreciated that they worked well independently. During the pre-ceremony, the bride and I had our hands full with our first look, and a quick rehearsal. When we got to rehearsal the ceremony, Encore was already set up playing music. This was the first time we saw them and they were in the right spot warming up.
When we joined cocktail hour about thirty minutes in, they were set up in a new spot playing music. Our only wish is that we could have spent more as bride and groom listening to them. They did a great job and we wouldn't hesitate to hire them for a future event. Great job!
Marlene F
5.0
9/15/2025
I can’t begin to thank Encore Music enough for their wonderful performance! All of our guests were complimenting their music and sound! I want to thank Patricia for reading my ma...
ny emails and being so attentive to our requests for the ceremony of my daughter’s wedding. Encore Music gets 2 thumbs up!! If it is an unforgettable event that you want then Encore Music will definitely be your choice!! Thank You Encore Music!!
Kristen D
5.0
8/07/2025
Patricia played the violin at my wedding cocktail hour. It could not have been more perfect! She was professional and played exactly what I requested. Any questions I had were answ...
ered promptly. I would recommend her for any affair!!!
Response from Encore Music on 08/07/2025
Thank you for your kind words. I am so happy that I was able to help make your special da...
y even more special with my music! Much love and happiness!
Patricia Johnson
Encore Music
Samantha A
5.0
3/29/2025
I’m so glad we chose Encore Music for our wedding ceremony. Patricia was fantastic and added such a beautiful touch to our day. She provided a great selection of song choices, and ...
her talent on the violin was truly impressive. Her music created the perfect atmosphere during the ceremony, and many guests commented on how lovely it was. If you’re looking for a skilled violinist for your event, I highly recommend them.
Victoria Z
5.0
11/15/2024
We booked Patricia to play violin for our small beach ceremony (28ppl) and she was amazing! So talented and really worked with us to play a song I really wanted to walk to that was...
n’t in her catalogue (stolen by dashboard confessional for you alternative 2000s girlies ❤️).
I absolutely loved the violin and my guests were giving lots of praises! Patricia is very professional and responsive and made it very easy! 10/10 would recommend!
Response from Encore Music on 11/15/2024
Thank you for your kind words, Victoria. It means the world to me that I could help to ma...
ke your wedding even more special with my music! My best wishes for a happy marriage filled with love.
Patricia Johnson
KM R
5.0
10/30/2024
We recently hired Patricia, an incredible violinist, along with her equally talented harpist partner, to perform at our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! From st...
art to finish, Patricia was a dream to work with. She was communicative, professional, and genuinely enthusiastic about making our event special.
On the day itself, Patricia's violin performance was nothing short of mesmerizing. Her skill, paired with the beautiful harp, created an enchanting atmosphere that our guests are still talking about. Patricia made the entire process seamless, handling everything with such grace and ease. If you're looking for an elegant, heartfelt musical experience, Patricia and her harpist partner are the way to go. Highly recommend!
Kassie D
5.0
8/22/2024
We hired the string trio from Encore music for our wedding which consisted of 2 Violins and 1 Cello! Our string trio added a magical touch to our wedding ceremony that I’ll never f...
orget. They flawlessly performed every song I requested, and Patricia went above and beyond to help coordinate the timing perfectly for when my father and I walked down the aisle. The elegance and emotion they brought to the occasion were praised by all our guests, who couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the music sounded. Their performance was the ideal complement to our ceremony, creating a truly unforgettable experience. I couldn’t have asked for a more talented and attentive group to enhance our special day.
Aline R
5.0
7/19/2024
We had a one year wedding/vow renewal at the Old Field Club. Found Encore through The Knot and we couldn’t be happier with the communication we’ve had throughout the planning and t...
he delivery of their talent. We chose to have a violinist and a cello. It was perfect. Our guests loved it and it added a special touch to the songs we’ve chose to be played for the arrival of our guests and ceremony. Truly felt like a fairytale. Couldn’t recommend it more!!! You NEED them at your event! ❤️❤️❤️
Response from Encore Music on 07/23/2024
Thank you for your wonderful compliments! We enjoyed working with you to make this day pe...
rfect for you and I am so happy that you enjoyed our work! Your vows were so touching, Aline. I know you and your family will have love and happiness! My best wishes to you.
Patricia Johnson
Becca D
5.0
12/01/2023
Encore Music was absolutely fantastic and an amazing ensemble. We vetted through many quartet vendors and they are 100% the best in the NYC, Westchester, NJ, Long Island area.
Pa...
tricia is kind and great at supporting your wedding vision. The quartet learned Red Hot Chili Peppers songs for the cocktail hour upon request which sounded amazing! The ensemble has a vast skill set of all different types of genres and will support what you are looking for in your event. The quartet practices and rehearses the music to ensure impeccable sound for your event. I highly recommend this vendor and will continue to use them for future events.
Dora M
5.0
10/04/2023
Patricia and her team were incredible and helped set the tone for our wedding day from the very beginning. We booked the string trio and they were able to accommodate our favorite ...
songs into the ceremony. We also opted to have them stay throughout our cocktail hour and they did a phenomenal job. If you're looking for an ensemble you can't go wrong with Encore Music!
Sarah D
5.0
9/12/2023
Encore music was incredible!
I had a violin and guitar for my ceremony and cocktail hour and they sounded beautiful.
From meeting with Patricia and choosing what instruments would...
sound best with the music I chose, to the day of, they made this process so seamless.
I highly recommend using them for all your live instrumental needs!
Response from Encore Music on 09/13/2023
Hi Sarah and thank you for this wonderful review! I am so happy to have made your wedding...
even more special with my music!
Much Love and happiness to you!
Patricia Johnson
Mary R
5.0
7/24/2023
The Encore String Quartet made my wedding so special. They played at my friend’s wedding last year and now we are both highly recommending them. They played all our favorite song...
s and it was just lovely and so classy too. The music was beautiful! If you want wonderful music for your wedding and a stress free experience, look no further!
Response from Encore Music on 07/25/2023
Thank you for your recommendation and complements, Mary! I am so happy to have made your ...
wedding even more special with my music. Much love and happiness to you and James.
Kara A
5.0
7/19/2023
Having Encore's trio play at our wedding made our ceremony all the more magical. They played our favorite songs so beautifully. They are just wonderful to work with and sooo good...
!
Cynthia S
5.0
6/23/2023
Awesome!! They made our special day extra wonderful. Patricia was my favorite vendor for our wedding by far. The music sounded magical! The extra long processional did not faze th...
em at all. If anyone needs ceremony music, do not hesitate; hire Encore Music!
Tiffany R
5.0
4/13/2023
Just wonderful! We hired a string trio from Encore Music to play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We were so happy we did! Patricia is wonderful to work with. The trio w...
as so amazing, playing all our song selections so beautifully. Encore made my wedding so elegant.
Samantha B
5.0
4/10/2023
Highly recommend!! Encore music did such a great job for my April 2023 wedding at Sea Cliff Manor. The weather was iffy on the day of, and they were so flexible on moving inside/ou...
tside. Patricia was so responsive to my emails with music requests for my ceremony and cocktail hour. They played beautifully and I am so happy we used Encore Music!!
Response from Encore Music on 04/13/2023
It was such a pleasure working with you, Samantha! It means the world to me that you were...
happy. Much love and happiness to you!
Patricia Johnson
Jelyssa L
5.0
9/02/2022
Encore Music was incredible from start to finish! Our ceremony and cocktail music were so beautiful. The team even learned some new requested songs that we wanted to have them pl...
ay! Would highly recommend them for your event. Thank you, Encore Music!!
Response from Encore Music on 09/02/2022
We loved working with you Jelyssa! I am so happy that we were able to help make your weddi...
ng day even special with our music. Much love and happiness to you!
Patricia Johnson
Lisa F
5.0
8/16/2022
We hired a string quartet from Encore Music and I am so glad we did! The music was so beautiful and made my ceremony so special! Patricia was so easy to work with and open to al...
l my requests. Thank you Patricia for making my wedding perfect!!
Response from Encore Music on 08/16/2022
Thank you Lisa, for reviewing us. I enjoyed working with you and am so happy that I could...
help your ceremony so special with our music.
Much love and happiness!
Patricia Johnson
Peggie Sue L
5.0
8/13/2022
I hired Encore's string trio for my wedding and cocktail hour and I am so glad I did!! They took my music requests and made such beautiful music. They played all the songs I want...
ed as a backdrop to the most perfect day. They were on time, professional, and set up a wonderful sound system! Thank you Encore Music for making my wedding perfect!
Response from Encore Music on 09/02/2022
My pleasure Peggie Sue! I am so happy that we were able to help make your wedding day even...
special with our music.
Much love and happiness to you!
Patricia Johnson
Lindsay P
5.0
8/08/2022
Wonderful!!!
Response from Encore Music on 08/08/2022
Thanks! I loved working with you and wish you all the happiness and love that life can bri...
ng.
Patricia
Encore Music
Paul J
5.0
8/06/2022
Patricia and her team at Encore Music are amazing! We changed our date and our location twice, and Patricia could not have been more kind and flexible. It was so special for us to...
have strings played at our wedding. We were so thankful for all of Patricia's help through the planning process. Our ceremony music was so beautiful! From start to finish, I am so happy to have hired Patricia. Thank you Encore Music for the perfect music to our best day!
Response from Encore Music on 08/06/2022
Paul, thank you for such a wonderful review. Hearing that I helped make your wedding day ...
the best day for you and Lisa is just a delight! Love and happiness to you.
Patricia
Maria K
5.0
2/06/2022
We chose Patricia/Encore music as our musician for our wedding. I couldnt have imagined a more special moment as I was walking down the isle. Patty and her musicians made my weddin...
g feel like a movie. I could not thank her enough for being so professional, easy to work with and so accommodating to our wishes. Patricia can make anything happen. The talent is beyond words and everyone was so impressed at how extravagant and elegant my ceremony was. Patricia even played video game music which is insanely cool and all of my friends could not even believe how awesome it was ! You would be a fool not to book Encore Music for your events as Patricia is so versitile and talented. Thank you again for the most amazing ceremony my husband and I could have ever dreamed of.
Response from Encore Music on 02/07/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy that we helped to make your wedding...
day so special with our music. In fact, it means the world to me!
Much love and happiness to you and Matt!
Patricia Johnson
Caitlyn O
5.0
9/20/2021
Beautiful, classic, magical. How else can I describe Patricia and her team? I absolutely loved speaking with patricia and I knew booking them was 100% the right choice. Having them...
with their well executed music put that elegance into my wedding. Loved having them personally and professionally!
Response from Encore Music on 09/20/2021
Caitlyn, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review! It was a pleasure ...
meeting you and working for you. I am so happy that we could a touch of elegance to your wedding day!
My best,
Patricia Johnson
Marielle M
5.0
7/11/2021
Patricia and Encore Music were a pleasure to work with and played beautiful string music at our ceremony and cocktail hour. They even played a hymn that we had a singer perform at ...
the ceremony and rehearsed it that same day! I played the cello growing up and it was so special for strings to be part of our big day.
Lauren C
5.0
10/25/2019
We could not have been happier with Patricia and the musicians from Encore. Music is a huge part of our lives so we really wanted this part of our ceremony to go well, Patricia exc...
eeded our expectations and blew us away! The music was absolutely perfect and so beautiful. Our family and friends will be talking about it for years to come! Patricia was great to work with, she communicated so well and took away any stress or worries I had when it came to planning.
My husband and I will never forget this day, the first moment we saw each other as I came down the aisle, and the perfect music that made that moment spectacular! Thank you Patricia!!!!
Response from Encore Music on 10/28/2019
Laura, thanks so much for taking the time to write about your experience with my company. ...
It means the world to me that we made your wedding day even more special with our music! Making "spectacular moments" really is my aim! My best to you both!
Much Love,
Patricia
Alejandra M
5.0
9/24/2018
My husband and I celebrated our wedding recently in our backyard, at our home in Hampton Bays. We hired a string trio ensemble from Encore music to perform during our ceremony and ...
cocktail hour, and we were beyond pleased! Patricia Johnson, was terrific to work with, very easy to communicate with and sensitive to our needs. She helped us polish and craft a beautiful music selection of Bossa Nova, Latin tunes, classic and more. The day of the event, the musicians arrived on time, set up effortlessly and played the most perfect music for us. Our guests were so impressed and delighted as well. I highly recommend Encore Music, as a company of professional and excellent musicians!
Response from Encore Music on 09/24/2018
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy that we were able to help make your ...
wedding day even special with our music. Much love and happiness to you!
Patricia Johnson
Maruta B
5.0
11/11/2017
Patricia and her team did a fantastic job for my wedding 10/20/2017. I hired Encore for a violin and guitar. I wanted something classic but with a little bit of a twist. Patricia ...
was so easy to work with. My favorite song is "Can't Help Falling in Love" and Encore did an amazing job play it during the ceremony. Patricia worked closely with my church organist to ensure everything was perfect and every details was flawless. I highly recommend Encore for your event/wedding.
Bernadette B
5.0
9/02/2017
Patricia was amazing! She was so accommodating to our song selections and her music made our ceremony so much more unforgettable.
Mike & Rosanna J
5.0
10/17/2016
If you're looking for live musicians to play your wedding ceremony, look no further! We got married on 9/25 and we were fortunate to have booked Encore Music and Patricia Johnson....
She was so easy to work with. She was honest and responsive and might I say, very talented. We wanted something different so I was able to send her a song list of some newer and classic tunes outside of the standard classical tunes most violinist gear toward. We mixed some new with some classical and it went over very well. Gave me and all our guests chills as we marched down the aisle. Case and point, it was classy, modern with a twist of contemporary. Either way they will play what YOU want and will make your ceremony a day to remember forever. If you are looking for someone to play strings at your event, you should reach out to Encore. You will not be disappointed!
Anonymous
5.0
9/16/2015
Encore music was absolutely wonderful! They were very professional and easy to work with. Love their repertoire: They can play classical to pop. Also, Patricia was so much fun t...
o work with and very accommodating. I would definitely hire them again!
Laura S
5.0
7/14/2014
Encore Music truly helped make our ceremony elegant and special.
The music was top notch and they were able to accommodate all of our song requests. Not only was the string trio ...
extremely talented but they carried themselves professionally as well.
Patricia, is a genuinely kind and very easy person to work with.
From start to finish I am very happy that Encore Music was a part of our special day!
Marisa S
5.0
7/12/2011
Patricia was great to work with. She was very helpful and offered thoughtful suggestions for music at my ceremony. The music sounded wonderful at the ceremony, and it was exactly w...
hat I wanted. I would definitely recommend her services!
Jessica B
5.0
11/01/2010
Patricia and her group of musicians at Encore are extremely talented, friendly and professional and they can play pretty much anything.
My guests are still talking about how great...
our ceremony musicians were and the Zeppelin covers were a hit!
I will always remember hearing their string rendition of the Beatles 'All You Need Is Love" as we took our first steps down the aisle as Mr & Mrs Bianco and that is something I'm sure will stick with me for a lifetime.
Thank you for providing the soundtrack to the best day of our life...so far.
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