Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee - All-In-One
Category: Live Solo Performer
Type: Solo instrumentalist
Genres: Disco/Funk
About Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee - All-In-One
Tyler Varnell - Saxophone + Piano + DJ/Emcee - All-In-One
Tyler Varnell is one of the most highly demanded Saxophone-DJ's in California with unparalleled awards, clients, and epic 'best night of your life' dance parties. Named a top-27 wedding professional in the US by ThKnot Magazine Summer 2024 Issue, three of Tyler's weddings have been featured in People Magazine with additional celebrity weddings featured in Brides Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, NBC, and Sports Illustrated. Tyler was voted #1 DJ in OC by California Wedding Day Magazine, with recent performances including Ferrari, Disneyland, Mercedes Benz, Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons Beverly Hills, and luxury resorts throughout Mexico and Hawaii
What couples are saying: "Tyler is the best in the business. The GOAT. A Renaissance Man. An absolute legend. His sax game is electric, piano on point, and DJ/Emcee perfect. Our dance floor was rocking all night. Did I mention how epic the surprise sax appearances are?!" - Jeff & Erica | Bel Air Bay Club --- "An amazing human, not just a world class saxophone player and DJ!" - Andrew & Jessie | Newport Beach Country Club --- "Our family and friends have not stopped talking about how fabulous he was!" - Brianna & Kyle | Ritz Carlton Laguna Beach
Performance samples
Services
Services
- Ceremony microphones and sound
- Dance floor special effects
- Dancefloor lighting
- Event planning
- Learning new songs
- Master of ceremonies
- Multiple location support
- Music during breaks
- Sound system capability audience <300
- Sound system capability audience >300
- Uplighting
Musical genres
- Disco/Funk
- EDM/House
- Gospel/Christian
- Jazz
- Latin
- Motown/Soul
- Pop/Top 40s
- R&B
- Rap/Hip Hop
- Rock
Event types
- After party
- Cocktail hour
- Other
- Rehearsal dinner
- Wedding ceremony
- Wedding reception
- Wedding shower
- Welcome party
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
70 reviews
- JK
Josh & K.
BLOWN AWAY!!! NO QUESTIONS JUST BOOK!
If you’re considering turning your wedding into the party of a lifetime, you must book Tyler and his team! We can’t say enough good things about Tyler! During the booking process, he stood out from the crowd immediately with his talent, kind personality, and genuine interest in us and our vision. He was our MC and DJ/sax player for our sunset cocktail hour and wedding reception, and he truly brought the party from start to finish! His live sax was unbelievable. It was incredible to watch him play sax, MC, and DJ all at the same time. He is truly talented. There are many excellent sax players or DJs who you may see playing weddings, but what makes Tyler THE marquee DJ/sax player is that he is not only a musician, but a true performer who is passionate about what he does and knows how to keep the crowd interested. Every time he started playing, the energy in the room was electric, and everyone flocked to the dance floor to dance with him. His music choices were spot on all night, and he read the crowd perfectly. We worked on a playlist with Tyler before the wedding and trusted him to do whatever he thought would keep the energy high, and Tyler and his team brought the vibes! Beyond being a top-tier performer, Tyler is a genuinely great guy. He took the time to work with us, listened to exactly what we envisioned, and made sure every detail came together just as we’d dreamed. He gave us sage guidance while also letting us collaborate with him on building our dream night. We felt completely taken care of, and while his reputation precedes him in the industry, we and all of our guests were still absolutely blown away. We’re honestly sad it’s over - it was such a blast!!! Weeks later, we and our guests are still raving about Tyler and how much fun we had. He made our day truly special, was a highlight of the night, and we can’t recommend him highly enough. Don’t ask questions; just book Tyler and his team if you want to have the time of your lives and make memories you’ll treasure forever!
- JA
Jennifer A.
Tyler is the best!!
Tyler Varnell does it ALL!! Saxophone, piano, DJ & emcee. He brought so much energy and the best party vibes to our wedding! From playing piano before the ceremony, sax during cocktail hour, DJing during dinner, and mixing DJ and sax during dancing, he truly did it all! Tyler was incredibly prepared, and he and his entire team were professional, organized, and so easy to work with. Our guests absolutely loved him, and we couldn't recommend him enough!!
- EB
Ellie B.
More Than a DJ — A True Wedding Experience Creator
There aren't enough words to describe Tyler's impact on our wedding. From the months of thoughtful coordination leading up to the day, to the energy and effort he brought to reate something truly unforgettable, his work was unmatched. From start to finish, Tyler and his team were on-site and locked in. His attention to detail and passion for his craft are noticeable from the very first email. He has this incredible energy for turning ideas into reality, and it never lets up. When we started planning, we had a lot of ideas but no real vision for how to execute them. Tyler changed that. We'd send him a handful of songs and he'd come back within days with custom remixes to react to. If we had a thought for a certain moment in the night, he'd help us shape it into something that would actually land. Having his experience to lean on throughout the process was invaluable. The day itself was something truly unforgettable. Watching everything we had envisioned come to life was surreal. From the piano welcoming guests as they arrived, to the surprise saxophone as we walked back down the aisle, to the incredible light show and DJ set at the reception, every moment felt intentional and unique. Tyler created an atmosphere unlike anything we had ever experienced, and he was easily the most talked-about part of the night. Our guests are still raving about him and the experience he created. If you're looking for a wedding DJ, look no further. This is the full experience, and you'd be doing yourself a disservice passing on the opportunity to work with Tyler on your day.
- HC
Heather C.
You Won’t Regret Hiring Tyler
We found Tyler after going to a friend’s wedding and his music spoke for itself, we knew we had to have Tyler at ours. He was seriously one of the best parts of our weekend in Todos Santos. He was super easy to work with from the start, very professional and everything with him felt simple and stress free. We knew we were in good hands from the start. What made it even better was how he fit right in with everyone. He, and his assistant Tim, were hanging out and making friends with our guests in the days leading up to the wedding, so by the time the actual party started, it felt like they were already a part of the group. It made the whole night that much more fun. And the party absolutely went off. The dance floor was packed the entire time, the sax was such a hit, and he knew exactly how to keep the energy up. People were dancing all night and we had so many guests talking about how great he was afterward. He even MCed for us in English and Spanish. And to top it off, he joined all of our guests in an epic pool plunge to end the night. We couldn’t recommend Tyler enough. He brought the party and helped make the night unforgettable.
- MJ
Maya & J.
Book him before someone else does
We cannot recommend Tyler enough. He's truly earned his title of Best Entertainer in California! For the ceremony, he played beautiful piano covers of our songs for the processional, then busted out the saxophone as we recessed as husband and wife. At cocktail hour he worked the crowd with his sax and chatted with our parents and friends between songs. The reception was the highlight of the night. Splurge on the top lighting package if you can; it completely transformed the space. Tyler made sure everyone, young and old, felt welcome on the dance floor. We gave him the vibe we wanted, trusted him with the music, and he crushed it. The live sax mixed into songs we all knew was the best part. Almost everyone we talked to afterward raved about his energy. If you're on the fence, take this as your sign. Book him before someone else does. He's worth every penny and more!
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