Private Parties · Austin, TX

A Party Worth
Talking About.

Live music turns a good party into an unforgettable one. I bring the energy, the crowd instincts, and the versatility to make your celebration exactly what you envisioned.

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Live Music vs. a Playlist

Your Guests Can Feel the Difference Between Recorded and Real.

A curated playlist is fine. A live performer who can read your room, take requests, banter with your guests, and build a crescendo when the moment calls for it? That's a completely different experience.

I have an instinct for knowing when a party needs a push — when guests are circling the dance floor but nobody wants to be first, I know exactly how to get them there. I also know when to pull it back and let the room breathe.

And with my varied stylings — layering piano, guitar, vocals, and light percussion — the energy never drops between songs. Your party flows like it was choreographed, but it feels completely spontaneous.

Any Occasion

Every Celebration Is Different. Yours Deserves Its Own Sound.

Birthday Celebrations

Milestone birthdays deserve a live soundtrack — a 50th, a 30th, a sweet sixteen, a retirement party. I build a set tailored to the guest of honor's era, taste, and the energy of the room.

Anniversary Parties

Celebrate a lifetime together with music that honors the moment. I can track down songs from the year you met, the first dance from your wedding, or simply the music that defined your story.

Holiday Gatherings

Christmas, New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving eve, Hanukkah — holiday parties have a different kind of warmth to them. I bring that festive spirit with live music that makes the season feel real.

Dinner Parties

Elevate an intimate dinner into an event your guests will remember for years. Live piano fills the room with warmth, sparks conversation, and makes even a small gathering feel special.

Backyard Gatherings

Some of the best parties happen in someone's backyard. My portable setup means I bring the full sound anywhere — no grand venue required. The space doesn't need to be fancy. The music will be.

Full Band Option

Want to scale up for a larger event? My Austin network means I can bring a full band when the occasion calls for it. Same trusted service, bigger production.

From Real Clients

What Party Hosts Are Saying.

I just hired Jay to play my wife's surprise birthday party and he was FABULOUS!!! Not only is Jay a great musician, he is an amazing person. … If you want someone who can make your party special and amazing, with zero drama and who is nothing but polite, professional, super nice, and super talented - then Jay is your choice!!!

Vinnie

Surprise Birthday Party · via Trustpilot

A Party WorthTalking About.