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Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee

Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee

Newport Beach, CA
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    The DJ/Sax & Piano Player you didn't know you needed!

    Tyler is AMAZING. We found Tyler through our wedding planner and we are so glad we did. He is super responsive and deeply cares about making each couples wedding day important and tailored to them. For us the music was a huge part of our wedding day as we are both heavily into music as well as our parents. Tyler spent over 2 1/2 hours on our final call (originally meant to be an hour) perfecting the set and perfect types of music to play for each sequence of events throughout the entire wedding day. He created such a magical atmosphere from start to finish. The ceremony music was timed beautifully and the cocktail hour music was amazing when he started playing sax! He was a huge crowd pleaser all night long, especially on the dance floor. My husband and I are big into EDM and boy did he deliver the last hour playing music that had everyone so pumped up to the point where our wedding had ended and our crowd was SCREAMING for one more song! The day was absolutely amazing and we cannot thank Tyler enough for going above and beyond in his delivery and performance of music for our special day.
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    Yasmeen A. Sent on 05/30/2024
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    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!
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    Madison B. Sent on 05/11/2024
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    The best of the best!

    Where do we begin?! Tyler delivered the most incredible and memorable experience for our wedding. From the beginning, we could tell this was going to be epic but we were completely blown away by how fun, engaging, and absolutely perfect everything from Tyler was. During the planning process, we hit it off right away. We felt so comfortable and confident trusting Tyler with our vision. He completely understood what we were going for and delivered above all expectations. We have continued to receive so many compliments and requests from family and friends for Tyler's contact information - everyone was in awe. One of my best friends/our officiant even said, "this is religious" during his performance of Where You Are...she's not wrong! Everything from beginning to end with Tyler was five stars. The music and ambiance were the most important things to us and we could not be more obsessed with how it turned out. Thank you, Tyler, for the best day of our lives!
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    Kimberly B. Sent on 04/27/2024
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    The best DJ/MC-hire him immediately

    Tyler is THE BEST. He really cares and takes the time to make sure your event goes exactly the way you want it to. He goes above and beyond to keep everyone entertained-and his piano and sax skills are incredible. Please hire Tyler to make your day even more special-you won't regret it!
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    Elle W. Sent on 04/05/2024
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    The most memorable part of our wedding - don't hesitate, just hire!

    When you are in that age where all of your friends are getting married you're always looking for ways to make your wedding stand out from the rest. We did our best to implement unique elements into our wedding since we had a small wedding of less than 50. Even though many aspects of our wedding were non-traditional and perhaps more memorable than most, Tyler is single handedly the one element people will remember. From the second he started performing, we were getting compliments left and right. All of the to-be-married couples asked us for his contact and rate because of how impressed they were with his performance. Tyler will be the unique addition to your wedding, his saxophone performance is truly incredible. Tyler also managed to make our small wedding feel big and epic because of how much he was able to rally everyone around the dance floor. Leading up to the wedding, he kept us on track and planned everything so beautifully far in advance as to reduce our anxieties. For all my type A brides out there, he will meet your planning standards without a doubt. If we go back in time with a fraction of the budget, he would be the only service we'd sacrifice everything else for. Thank you Tyler, we now have to throw an anniversary party just to have another reason to work with you!!!

    -Elle & Jordan
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    Kendall S. Sent on 03/23/2024
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    The Sax Man!

    WOW-there aren't enough words to describe how truly amazing it was to work with Tyler! He was the most talked about part of our wedding by a landslide! His versatility is truly incredible! From the piano during our ceremony, to the surprise Saxophone appearances throughout the night, to the most well curated MC and DJ experience, Tyler was absolutely exceptional! Our guests will be talking about his saxophone skills and surprise sax appearances on the dance floor for years to come! We had the most fun working with Tyler and he really valued our music style/choices and created a perfect flow between ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and our after party to our preferences! Tyler-it was an absolute honor to work with you, and we will be rewatching videos of your sax appearances for a lifetime!
    Love, The Quackenbushes
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    Kellen B. Sent on 06/21/2024
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    Amazing Addition To Our Wedding!

    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!
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    Tory C. Sent on 01/25/2024
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    Simply Amazing!

    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
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    Mitchell F. Sent on 01/08/2024
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    Best Part of our Wedding

    Tyler was the best decision we made for our entire wedding. He did an absolutely incredible job from cocktail hour through the final dance floor jam. Everyone loved him and it made our wedding so much more memorable, we will forever remember Tyler's amazing performance.

    If you are thinking about a live band and are recommended Tyler (like we were), do it and you will not regret it! He worked through all of our crazy requests and nailed everything from top to bottom, he even made custom versions of our first dance and parent dances, so cool.
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    Alanna R. Sent on 11/16/2023
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    Absolutely crushed it!!!!

    Tyler was absolutely amazing to work with. We had a very specific vision for all the different aspects of our day and Tyler absolutely made them come to life and more. He spent over 3 hours with us on a call just to make sure we covered everything we wanted. We heard from so many of our guests how much they loved him and how he really brought the party. From piano to sax, we couldn't have asked for anything better. We would 100% recommend him for your wedding!
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    Andrew S. Sent on 11/04/2023
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    Tyler and His Music were the star of the show!

    Tyler was the highlight of our wedding reception - everyone from all ages loved his music and got everyone dancing! He was so easy to work with, very professional and responsive and Tyler will go out of his way to make your special day memorable and unforgettable. Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone getting married. An amazing human not just a world class saxophone player and DJ!
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    Olivia H. Sent on 09/21/2023
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    Best vendor!

    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!
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    Kathy T. Sent on 07/27/2023
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    Best dj/musician/saxophonist everrrrr!

    Tyler was a HIT at our wedding! We had guests that fell in love with him! I highly recommend Tyler for your next event! He was also very thorough prior to the event with zoom calls to find out what music to play. LOOOOOVE IT!!!
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    Elisa F. Sent on 06/20/2023
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    Highlight of our wedding

    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!
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    Natalie S. Sent on 06/02/2023
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    Tyler is amazing

    He literally MADE the wedding. Such a great way to blend DJ & Band!!! Couldn't recommend more highly!
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    Dean S. Sent on 06/14/2023
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    We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our special day

    We had the most incredible time at our wedding, and Tyler played a huge part in making it such a memorable night! Tyler created the exact vibe we wanted and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. His music selection was spot on, catering to all our guests' tastes. What made it even more special was when Tyler displayed his incredible saxophone skills! His live sax added a fun and unforgettable touch to the evening. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our special day.
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    Kendall H. Sent on 06/05/2023
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    Tyler made the entire wedding!

    A friend recommended Tyler after attending another wedding he performed at and WOW! All of our guests were on the dance floor all night and would not stop raving about him the next day. He was professional, attentive, and really took the time to understand our vision. He even created a custom remix for our exit recessional song. The SAX was the hit of our wedding! If you're on the fence, book him!
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    Julia S. Sent on 04/21/2023
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    100000000/10

    Tyler is the ultimate triple threat- live music (sax + piano), DJ, and emcee. I originally met Tyler at a friends wedding and loved him so much, we decided to fly him to Arizona for our wedding. You know how I know he KILLED IT? More people were looking at him vs me (the bride). I promise, you will not regret hiring him. LOVED Tyler.
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    Macie B. Sent on 03/29/2023
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    Unique, memorable and personal

    Tyler took our extremely unique vision and captured it perfectly. From a sunset ceremony with the sweet sounds of his piano to the lively saxophone and versatile DJing, he was truly incredible. Beyond just checking off what we asked of him, he interacted with guests, took time and effort to ensure he knew what was important to us, and he was relatable and fun. 10/10 would recommend him for your wedding or event. He is amazing!
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    Broc B. Sent on 09/14/2023
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    Overall amazing vendor to hire!!!

    We had the pleasure of working with Tyler Varnell as our DJ, emcee, and sax player for our wedding, and the entire experience was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, Tyler was a true professional, and he exceeded all of our expectations.

    Tyler's website and social media profiles showcased his talent, but experiencing his music and emceeing skills in person was something else entirely. He brought an incredible energy to our wedding, and he had the entire crowd on their feet from the very beginning. Tyler seamlessly transitioned between his roles as DJ, emcee, and saxophonist, creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere throughout the event.
    One of the highlights of the evening was Tyler's saxophone performance. His musical talent added a unique and beautiful touch to our wedding. Our guests were blown away by his skill, and many of them mentioned that it was the first time they had seen a live saxophonist at a wedding. It was truly a memorable and magical moment.
    Not only is Tyler incredibly talented, but he's also a pleasure to work with. He listened to our preferences and made sure to incorporate our favorite songs into the playlist. His ability to read the crowd and adjust the music accordingly ensured that everyone was dancing and having a great time.
    Perhaps the best indicator of Tyler's excellence is the fact that our guests are still talking about him. We've received countless compliments and messages from our friends and family, and my mother-in-law even jokes that we should throw another party just so we can hire Tyler again.
    If you're looking for a DJ, emcee, or saxophonist who will make your event truly special, look no further than Tyler Varnell. He's not just a musician; he's a wedding entertainment extraordinaire. Thank you, Tyler, for making our wedding day unforgettable!

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    Sarah G. Sent on 02/17/2023
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    AMAZING - Do not pass up on this opportunity!

    Tyler was nothing short of amazing. It's almost a month past our wedding and we are still getting compliments on our DJ/Emcee/Saxophonist. He was such a wonderful surprise for our guests and created an awesome vibe for the whole night.

    Tyler's preparation was also a dream. He had forms for us to fill out and followed up with meetings to make sure he captured the type of music we liked and the event sequence of the night. Half the wedding was egyptian and he was even able to roll with those punches AND prepared sax accompaniment to arabic songs. He ALSO partnered super well with our zaffa procession and our other vendors.

    I have already and will continue to recommend him to everyone who wants a great wedding! Thank you, Tyler!!!
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    The best investment we made

    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!
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    Hire.This.Man!

    WOW! Do yourself a favor and book him! Tyler is absolutely amazing and made our wedding day so special. My body is still sore from dancing so much. His sax/DJ skills are unmatched! I can't imagine our wedding without him. He took the time to get to know us prior to our wedding and made sure everything we wanted was incorporated into our day/night. Thank you so much, Tyler!
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    Tyler is the greatest!

    If you've come across this review, all I have to say is: Don't hesitate and book him while you can! When my wife and I saw Tyler perform and DJ at my best man's wedding, we knew that we had to have him at ours! Even though our wedding was about 15 months later after meeting Tyler, we contacted him the next day so that we can retain him for our wedding day. We had him perform saxophone for our cocktail hour and reception and he was a hit! People could not stop talking about him the day after!

    Communication with Tyler was effortless, and he was able to work alongside our lifelong DJ to provide a very smooth transition between mp3s and Tyler's track list. He was even able to learn songs that wasn't on his track list, but was mandatory for our special moments such as first dance, mother-son, and father-daughter dance. Having Tyler play the saxophone live during these moments made these even more memorable! I wish I could have another event so that I can party to Tyler's music again! Maybe that wish will come true, as many of my guests grabbed his business cards and stated they want to book him for their events: maybe even just a family party! Trust me all, he was that good!
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