Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee

Epic Saxophone-DJ Experience

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Tyler Varnell

SAXOPHONE + PIANO + DJ/EMCEE

AWARD WINNER (8X)

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Tyler Varnell is the one of the most highly demanded Saxophone-DJ's in California with countless awards, unparalleled clientele, and epic 'best night of your life' dance parties. Named a top-27 wedding professional in the country by The Knot Magazine Summer 2024 Issue, three of Tyler's weddings have been featured in People Magazine with additional celebrity weddings featured in Brides Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, NBC, and Sports Illustrated. Tyler was voted the #1 DJ in Orange County by California Wedding Day Magazine, with recent performances including Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, Disneyland, Aston Martin, Pelican Hill Resort, Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons Beverly Hills, and five star luxury resorts throughout Mexico and Hawaii. Tyler's Saxophone-DJ sets are high energy and interactive with Tyler roaming wirelessly throughout the crowd on live Saxophone, while mixing nearly every genre including top40, tropical house, wedding classics, hip hop, EDM, and all-time Saxophone crowd pleasers. - - - - - "Tyler is the best in the business. The GOAT. A Renaissance Man. An absolute legend. His sax game is electric, piano on point, and DJ/Emcee perfect. Our dance floor was rocking all night. Did I mention how epic the surprise sax appearances are?!" Jeff & Erica | Bel Air Bay Club "An amazing human, not just a world class saxophone player and DJ!" Andrew & Jessie | Newport Beach Country Club "Our family and friends have not stopped talking about how fabulous he was!" Brianna & Kyle | Ritz Carlton Laguna Beach - - - - - SAXOPHONE + PIANO + DJ/EMCEE --- FULL DAY WEDDING EXPERIENCE --- $8,000-$12,000+ 1 - Pre-Ceremony --- Tyler's Live Piano or Saxophone performance sets the tone as your guests arrive 2 - Ceremony --- Walk down the aisle to your favorite songs performed live on Saxophone or Piano 3 - Cocktail Hour --- Tyler's interactive roaming live Saxophone performance definitely gets the party started! 4 - Reception --- Tyler's award-winning DJing & Emceeing keeps the dance floor filled, with custom live saxophone & piano performances for your First Dance, Parent Dances, dinner music, and more! We can get creative :) 5 - Dancing --- Wow your guests with surprise saxophone appearances on the dance floor! This is often the most memorable part of the night and will leave your guests raving! 6 - Equipment --- Tyler & his team provide all professional grade sound and lighting, fully covering your big day, all in one package - - - - - Featured photography by Valorie Darling Collective, The Big Affair, Jim Kennedy, Gary Coelho, Whitney Darling, Cheers Babe, Mood Photo, Lex and the Lotus, The Vondy's, Soul & Veil, Paper Moon Shoppe, Emry Photography, Charissa Magno, Sara Ellen, Vivian Sachs, Jay Claus, and Honey Photographs - - - - - "WOW. Tyler Varnell is a superstar. I'm not exaggerating when I say every single guest approached us during the wedding to tell us how incredible Tyler was -- he can do it all!" Casey & Tyler | Ritz Carlton Laguna Beach

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Tyler Varnell

Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee

As seen in People Magazine, Brides Magazine, and Sports Illustrated, Tyler Varnell performs as one of the most highly demanded Saxophone-DJ's in California. Specializing in luxury and celebrity events, recent performances include Disneyland, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes Benz, Four Seasons Beverly Hills, Ritz Carlton Laguna Beach, and internationally at luxury resorts throughout Hawaii and Mexico Tyler's Saxophone-DJ sets are high energy and interactive with Tyler roaming wirelessly throughout the crowd on live Saxophone, while mixing nearly every genre including tropical house, wedding classics, EDM, hip hop, and all-time Saxophone crowd pleasers. In his spare time, Tyler LOVES going on adventures with his beautiful wife Courtney and their two little kiddos, surfing, avidly rooting for the Seahawks, re-re-watching The Office, and renovating their new house together

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Tyler received rave reviews from multiple couples for his exceptional talent and versatility in providing music entertainment for weddings. He impressed guests with his skills in piano, saxophone, DJing, and MCing, ensuring a lively atmosphere throughout the events. Reviewers appreciated his professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to personalizing the music experience for each couple. Tyler's performances left a lasting impact, with guests still talking about his incredible saxophone playing and ability to keep the dance floor packed. Couples highly recommend Tyler for his ability to bring energy, fun, and a unique touch to weddings.

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Maddie B

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5/23/2024

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!

4/17/2025

TYLER IS THE ONE TO NOT SKIP!!!! 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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Allie H

11/06/2024

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!

Nikki G

10/15/2024

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!

Sam M

9/16/2024

Tyler truly helped make our wedding incredible… he played the piano for our reception, played sax during cocktail hour and dinner, and absolutely brought down the house on the dance floor. He knows how to get the party started and match the vibe you are going for; making the special moments beautiful and intimate, and making the energetic moments all that much more fun and epic. We could not recommend Tyler enough. He has also played at several friends’ weddings we’ve attended and always crushes it. We had so many people ask for his contact info after our wedding and comment on how amazing he was... book Tyler for your wedding or special event ASAP!

Katie M

9/09/2024

Can’t imagine our wedding without Tyler! He brought so much energy and joy. He was so intentional in making the night perfectly tailored to us. We danced for 4 hours straight and the dance floor was constantly packed. The saxophone is the best addition too - the second I walked into cocktail hour people were talking about how amazing it was and it only got better once he started playing and dancing with us on the dance floor. Could not recommend him enough!!

Patrick S

9/05/2024

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 F

7/24/2024

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.

Yasmeen A

6/28/2024

Most epic performer ever! Tyler truly is a one man show! From piano, to sax, to MCing, to DJing! He did it all!!! He truly exceeded our expectations and our wedding was epic because of him! Our guests are still raving about how good Tyler was! He learned multiple songs for our ceremony, learned our first dance song and came out as a surprise, and even played arabic songs that our families both really enjoyed! It was a joy working with him from day one! His energy and vibe are amazing and it shines through as he performs! Could not recommend Tyler enough!!! We truly are so thankful we made the decision to have him be part of our special day!

anonymous u

6/21/2024

Don’t think about it, just book this man! Tyler was amazing every step of the way. He was loved by all of our guests and brought true entertainment to our wedding. He is patient and works with you on each detail. He is professional and fun! If you want something more than just a standard DJ, Tyler is your person. Thank you Tyler for making our special day even more special!

Kimberly J. B

4/29/2024

Tyler is incredible. Incredibly talented, incredibly kind, and incredibly determined to make your event the best it can be. He truly cares! He DJ'd/MC'd our wedding with live piano and Sax performances that blew our guests away, and kept the energy of our wedding up all day and made sure everyone had a good time. Thank you, Tyler!! HIRE HIM, I mean it!! :)

Elle W

4/06/2024

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!!! -Elle & Jordan

Kendall Q

3/23/2024

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! Love, The Quackenbushes

Brandi B

2/16/2024

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.

Tory J

1/25/2024

Tyler was amazing! He was such a pleasure to work with and is incredibly talented. Hiring him was one of the best moves we made for our big day. Thank you, Tyler! Tory & Erik

Mitchell F

1/09/2024

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! Thanks Tyler!

Alanna R

11/16/2023

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!

Paola M

11/07/2023

Talented does not even BEGIN to describe how great Tyler is. His playing is excellent, he is organized, and he has excellent presence to him. If you're on the fence about hiring him, do it quickly before your date is booked up. Tyler is the single best vendor of 10+ I had for my wedding, and the most memorable. He is responsive, reliable, and your guests will have a night they won't forget.

Olivia H

9/21/2023

We absolutely LOVED having Tyler DJ/emcee our wedding! He brought such amazing energy from Day 1, and helped us to create an incredible environment at our wedding. Guests absolutely loved his live saxophone and piano, and multiple of our friends have asked for his contact info for their upcoming events. We cannot recommend Tyler enough!

Chelsea S

9/14/2023

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!

Elisa F

6/20/2023

Amazing, professional, and talented. Tyler was honestly the highlight of our wedding and I can't even begin to count the amount of people that asked us for his info for their future events, etc. He is incredibly attentive to detail and makes sure to communicate throughout to give you the best experience possible. I would hire him in a heartbeat, and definitely recommend you look no further if you're looking for a live music component!

Dean S

6/14/2023

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.

Lindsey T

6/13/2023

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.

Kendall L

6/06/2023

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!

Natalie S

6/02/2023

He literally MADE the wedding. Such a great way to blend DJ & Band!!! Couldn't recommend more highly!

Julia C

4/21/2023

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.

Zachary S

3/29/2023

My wife and I used Tyler for our wedding in the South Bay of LA. He was absolutely phenomenal. He consulted with us well before the ceremony. Took our specific requests and added his own twists. Created the exact environment we wanted. Overall, he was attentive and brilliant. Hire this man!

Macie B

3/29/2023

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!

Sarah G

2/17/2023

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!!!

Hayley A

12/15/2022

Tyler was hands down the best investment we made for our wedding. Every single person couldn't stop talking about how good the sax guy was. He was accommodating and communicative and gave great insight and suggestions. He knew exactly what to play, when to play it and MC'd the night flawlessly. He is essentially a 3 in 1 deal and a memorable addition to any wedding and event. I want to get married again just to have him play! Thank you Tyler for making the night unforgettable!

Janet L

12/01/2022

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!

Jules W

11/12/2022

Wow! Tyler is truly special. We flew him down to Todos Santos, Mexico to DJ for our wedding weekend and we are still speechless. He truly took the time to understand us as a couple and our musical interests for what we were looking for our ceremony + reception. He set the right vibes from start to finish and our guests could not get off the dance floor under the Baja sky. We found Tyler after attending one of of best friends weddings and knew we couldn't have our wedding without him. He is professional, fun and incredibly talented. We are so lucky he was available for our wedding weekend!

Joseph V

10/28/2022

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!

Kassia V

10/12/2022

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.

kira r

10/07/2022

All I can say is..... WOW!!!!!!!! Tyler truly made our wedding day. I know people came to see us get married, but they didn't realize they were coming for a show and a dance party. Tyler frickin rocked it the whole day!! From the keyboard before the ceremony, to you and our family friend singing making me hysterically cry down the aisle, to rocking it at cocktail hour (and remembering the songs we really wanted to hear), to perfecting mcing, to your At Last suggestion on the dance floor, to CRUSHING IT ALL NIGHT ON THE DANCE FLOOR. I have never had more fun or felt more alive. We knew Tyler would be great, but he exceeded all expectations. Tyler truly made our wedding perfect. You have no idea how many people loved you. My friend's husband, who I have never seen dance at a wedding (not even his own) was on the dance floor ALL night. Also I am so happy we went with the lights and light wands. It truly made it an epic dance party. The curation of the playlist was perfect and the mix of songs all night was great for everyone.

Sammi K

9/15/2022

Tyler was a great addition to our wedding! He played the piano during ceremony, then brought out the saxophone for cocktail hour and reception. Even though it was a dry wedding (no alcohol), people were still dancing and having a great time. Tyler did an awesome job making sure the music and mood of the wedding was upbeat and everyone had so much fun. Highly recommend!

Jessica S

9/09/2022

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!!!

Bridget G

9/07/2022

Having Tyler play at our wedding ceremony and reception was hands-down the best decision we made in planning our day. I emphatically recommend him - his music, approach, professionalism, care and enthusiasm were all highly exceptional. Our wedding felt so fun and classy thanks to Tyler!

Belinda T

8/24/2022

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!!!

Stacee P

8/10/2022

If you want an incredible wedding, look no further than Tyler! He is professional, easy to work with, prompt, detailed, and overall the life of the party! He and his assistant, Andrew, kept our guests amazed and entertained all night long! The dance floor was packed and he even accommodated our wedding ceremony song requests. Tyler will forever be the best wedding vendor that we decided to book!

Annie S

8/02/2022

Tyler was, frankly, perfect. Start to finish he was quick to respond, very thorough, and completely professional. But the craziest part was how good his performance was. Many of our guests, including us, were blown away. His performances on the dance floor were electric, and his ceremony and cocktail performances were beautiful. He's an impressive guy and if he's free on your weekend, do it. It will probably be the best part of your wedding.

kirstie l

6/30/2022

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.

Jay T

6/22/2022

Just WOW - Tyler Varnell's contribution to our wedding experience was even more than we could have ever imagined! In addition to being an incredibly talented musician (he can literally improv over anything), he was incredibly professional, responsive, flexible, and went above and beyond to make our wedding day a customized experience. For example, he effortlessly infused top 40s and classic Bollywood music (which he learned specifically for our event) into our cocktail hour, giving all of our guests something to be effusively excited about. This brought a fun yet sophisticated vibe to our cocktail hour. Additionally, he seamlessly coordinated a saxophone solo into our first dance, complimented the DJ with a few saxophone covers during dinner, and even hopped on the dance floor and tore it up with some solos during peak party energy. Tyler truly elevated our wedding experience and will forever be someone we gratefully and fondly remember when reflecting on our special day. His musically abilities and commitment to us as a couple were outstanding. Would 100% recommend to any couple who wants maximize their wedding's musical experience.

Marisa D

5/31/2022

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.

John B

5/30/2022

Saw Tyler's skills at a wedding he worked. Yes he's a good businessmen etc.... his music repertoire, showman ship n saxophone skills are Fantastic plus!! I'm a musician n play sax too! This guy does it all. Tyler awesome job at J & M Nappi wedding !

Danielle S

5/16/2022

Tyler is amazing! From consultations to the actual day he is amazing to work with and THE BEST entertainment. Coolest guy and wonderful musician. Everyone at our wedding couldn’t stop talking about how amazing and fun he was! He’s the absolute best! He made the whole wedding so much fun!

Rachel A

4/22/2022

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!

Stanley Marie N

4/06/2022

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!

Stephanie T

2/16/2022

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!

Alison K

2/10/2022

I don't have enough space to write how wonderful it was having Tyler preform at our wedding. He played the music for the ceremony, played the saxophone during cocktail hour, and was our DJ/MC for the reception. During the reception he made special saxophone appearances which everyone loved. People are still talking about how amazing he was. The reception flowed seamlessly. Tyler is super accommodating and easy to work with. Highly recommend!

Cory B

12/18/2021

I can't say enough good things about Tyler. Don't even think about it and just hire him, he will single-handedly make your wedding day less stressful, and significantly more epic. Starting from when we hired him, he was a calming presence, very responsive, and gave us the confidence that everything was going to be OK. At the wedding itself, he is the single best wedding resource we've ever come across. The cocktail hour piano / sax, and the dance floor sax + DJ is an experience that every single guest will remember and wish they had though of at their own party. Again, don't think about it, just hire this man.

Lindsey K

10/25/2021

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. Did I also mention his communication was always prompt, positive, and top notch? What more can a couple ask for?!

Dana C

10/22/2021

Amazing!!! 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!

Dahlim K

10/07/2021

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!!!

Brianna A

9/28/2021

The party started when Tyler began to play the Sax!! 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!

Felicia G

9/18/2021

ow. 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!!

SARAH W

8/25/2021

Tyler was an absolute hit at our wedding. He was helpful and communicative and everyone had a blast, almost every guest asked where we found him and all were very impressed.

Jess T

8/19/2021

Tyler is one of those people that you interact with one time, and it becomes apparent within minutes that he is someone you’d want to hang out and be friends with after your event. The interesting thing about Tyler is his ability to fill a space with his humble, kind and charismatic personality, and he just becomes the embodiment of the musical atmosphere he creates. It felt almost as if his presence wasn’t real. You can certainly feel his energy of happiness while he is jamming in a crowd of people on the sax, and those vibes go out to everyone lucky enough to be in those moments. There’s not much else to say other than he made our wedding truly special, one that my wife and I will hold near and dear to our hearts for the rest of our lives. We are convinced at this point that Tyler is a wizard because nearly a month after our wedding our friends and family are still talking about how incredible he is. You put a spell on us and our peeps. Thank you, Tyler, for all you do, and we look forward to booking our next milestone event with you!

Christine T

8/15/2021

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.

Jeff S

7/21/2021

Tyler is the best in the business. The GOAT. A Renaissance Man. An absolute legend. Stop your search as you have found your guy. From a music perspective he is incredibly talented. His sax game is electric, piano on point and Dj/Emcee perfect. Our dance floor was rocking all night. Did I mention how epic the surprise sax appearances are?! As a person, he is so calming, kind and thoughtful. Weddings are stressful enough and the entire process with Tyler was seamless and fun. He's knowledgeable and really tries to tailor each experience to the couple. My wife and I have not stopped receiving compliments about how amazing Tyler was. Tyler was the best decision we made (other than marrying each other). Can't wait to have him party with us at another life event in the future!

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Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee

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