Testimonials
“I don’t think any amount of words I type can ever hope to do justice to just how simply incredible these musicians were. We hired Gold Standard (specifically the Electric Gold quartet) to play our wedding ceremony on 21 Aug 2021, and they blew my already sky-high expectations into another universe. Johanna was a pleasure to work with, and was extremely professional and accommodating, with fantastic communication. She has built an incredible company with some of the most talented musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to... ”
“Wow! Johanna & her violinist were exceptional! Arrived on time, very professional, and played [their] heart[s] out. She is the real deal!”
“A big thank you to Johanna and the Gold Standard Musicians! Louis, Graham, Carolina, and Ranya performed for my church’s Christmas Eve Services. We enjoyed every moment of their beautiful music. They also integrated seamlessly with our church praise band for our praise and worship. They were professional, flexible with last minute changes, and extremely low-maintenance. THANK YOU ALL!!!!”
“I cannot express how amazing Gold Standard was to work with!!! As a musician myself, all of them were professional, easy to work with, and provided so many ideas to help us plan the perfect wedding for us. EVERYONE complimented how beautifully they played and how every piece was absolutely perfect for our ceremony. The cocktail hour was just as lovely. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this group of professionals for any event!!!!”
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Magic in the details
My Gold Standard colleagues and I have dedicated our entire lives to the excellence of our craft. Since early childhood, we have spent hours every day practicing and honing our skill so we can share amazing music with people like you! Gold Standard Musicians are the best, most dedicated professionals in St. Louis whose passion is creating beautiful music! —Johanna Ballou
Ensembles
Gold Standard Musicians offers a range of instrumental combos to choose from. We can work with your budget and vision to help you figure out what will work best for you. Check them out!
Is your piano performance ready?
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