Wedding Music and Party Music: Size Matters

With wedding music and party music, sometimes size matters.  Sometimes “bigger” can mean “better”. Sometimes. When it comes to planning party music and wedding music, yes, size matters. But only a little.  It’s usually just one of the details. The main focus ought to be whether the wedding music — whatever it is — will […]

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Selecting Wedding Music and Party Music. Keep It Simple.

Selecting wedding music should be far simpler than many make it. Many wedding landmarks call for musical accompaniment — including pre-ceremony, processional, recessional, cocktail hour, dinner, first dance, last dance, and more. So many possibilities.  Here’s a popular one:  We’re creating a soft background for cocktails at a lovely garden wedding in Felton last September.  […]

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Effect of Music at a Wedding, a Party, even a Funeral

The effect of music at any special event is magical. If you’re planning a wedding or a party, don’t overlook the magic of your music. I see it all the time, and a recent experience reminded me again. What magic? Simple: Music helps people feel better. Music guides our mood.  The effect of music can […]

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Holiday Party — How Music Makes It Wonderful

We recently helped the San Jose Rotary Club. They hosted a wonderful little holiday party for a local seniors’ residential facility. Everyone loved it! If it sounds like you and your friends might have enjoyed it, too, please write me a little comment. It was a very special event. Everyone enjoyed a fine meal and […]

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Party Planning? Remember the Music.

Party Planning? You want it memorable, right? Well, your successful event won’t happen by itself.  You need to arrange a few details. Which details?  Theme? Guests?  Food?  Drinks?  Decor?  Location? And what else? If you’d ask me, I’d remind you about the music. I know a thing or two about party planning — especially about the music.  […]

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San Francisco Party Music

San Francisco party music pleases people.   That’s it!  Musically, that includes everything! And anything.  Anything that keeps people in the right mood. Here we’re are, setting the perfect mood at a business networking meeting last summer. Are you planing a party? Whatever the purpose of your party, it’ll be successful if the atmosphere makes your […]

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Last minute party? How to plan the music.

Last minute party in the works? LOTS of events — especially holiday parties — are being planned at the last minute. It feels like a last minute world these days. Are YOU prepared to organize a special event with just a few days’ notice? I’ll recommend a handy tip to help you succeed.  Read on. […]

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Healthy Smiles for Wedding Music and Party Music

All my life, I’ve believed my healthy smiles go a long way. I’m a musician, not a cosmetic dentist.  So I can’t help with your teeth, but I CAN help you plan festive music. I always wear healthy smiles.  Maybe it’s a reflex, but it’s my style.  I have hundreds of photos just like these. In the […]

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Cocktail Party or Wedding Reception: Get the Music Right

See us setting the perfect mood for a sophisticated cocktail party? Like any cocktail party, the main point of this evening was to encourage guests to mingle and enjoy pleasant conversations. Thanks to Vasna Wilson and Drew Altizer Photography for the wonderful photos. So, how do we make the music perfect?  Easy! Whenever people have us entertain […]

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Promotional Marketing for Wedding Music and Party Music

Read on for a tip about planning music for your next celebration.  If you like it, please write me a little comment at the end. But first, a story. We frequently participate in promotional marketing with some of our best colleagues — facilities, photographers, caterers, florists, and all the rest.  You might like to collaborate […]

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