Welcome

Welcome to Gold Standard Musicians! Like all of my incredible colleagues here, I have been playing music and perfecting my craft from a very early age. I started playing the piano over 25 years ago, and my very first paid performance was a wedding when I was just 13 years old! Since then I have played for thousands of concerts and events both as a piano soloist and as an ensemble musician. Music is both my livelihood and my passion, and I love sharing it with people like you! It’s an amazing privilege to be a part of so many people’s lives and community events through music, and I hope to be a part of yours.

—Johanna Ballou, founder

Services

We offer world-class musicians as soloists, ensembles, and bands for special events.

—Weddings—

Book a soloist or small ensemble to accompany the ceremony on your big day! Not only do live musicians add that extra-special and personal dimension to your service, but they also help unify the experience by adapting to the timing and pace of the ceremony, making sure it all flows together in a cohesive and elegant experience.

—Receptions—

We have many options to offer for a reception or party that matches your unique personality! Contact us for more information.

—ambient music—

We can play in the background to accompany dinner, cocktails, or other social event. Add personality and “wow” factor to your event! Soloists or small ensembles are available, and we can customize our sets to meet your personal taste.

—corporate—

Need something bold and engaging to grab attention? We’ve got you covered! Need something elegant and soft to blend in with the surroundings and add class? We can do that too! Let us know what you need, and we will put together a proposal to match your specific event.