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Brian Barber is a wedding musician based in Toronto, Ontario. With over 20 years of experience, he has been performing regularly as a vocalist and instrumentalist for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and more. His goal is to work with his clients in order to make their day special by creating the perfect musical atmosphere. Brian is comfortable playing a wide variety of genres and styles and is very happy to take requests or make musical arrangements of your chosen songs to match your vision. Brian has extensive experience as a music director and theatre performer and holds a master's degree in music. He spent two years as a music coordinator, singing guitarist, and piano bar entertainer on cruise ships in Australia playing request-driven shows.

Services Offered

Brian's repertoire is diverse and extensive, including over 1000 songs ranging from the 50s to today. He is just as comfortable singing a song by Neil Young, Johnny Cash, or Elvis, as he is a song by Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, or the Foo Fighters. He is always looking to expand his eclectic musical tastes, and welcomes suggestions. Couples can request duo packages which include violin, ukulele, and a range of other instruments. Some of his additional services include the following:

  • Ceremony music
  • Cocktail hour music
  • Reception music
  • Shower music
  • Rehearsal Dinner music
  • Custom packages
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Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental duo
Soloist/vocalist
Instrumental solo

How many musicians are in your band?

1-3

What genres of music does your band play?

Country
Acoustic
Classical
Oldies
Rock
Classic rock
Folk
Pop
Top 40
50s
60s
70s
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Guitar
Violin
Piano

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learning new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sample performances
Vocals
Willing travel

What services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learn new songs
Microphones
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sample performances
Sound / PA system
Vocals

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound PA

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$750

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$1,000

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Travel expenses
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Sample performances
Learn new songs
Sound/ PA system
Microphones

Which of the following are included in the price?

Travel
Learning new songs
Sound PA
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Reviews for Brian Barber - Singer/Guitarist/Pianist

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Courtney
Courtney D. Sent on 31/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

We got so many compliments about the music at our ceremony and cocktail hour! Brian did an amazing job. He was great to work with, he was able to learn new songs for our ceremony, we really appreciated this.

Honestly don’t wait! Book him today!
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Alessia D. Sent on 10/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

10 out of 10 would recommend

Brian, was such a great addition to my wedding. Not only did he agree to play last minute but he was so flexible with all the demands and even worked collaboratively with my DJ. He truly became apart of the family for that night and everyone loved the vibes. I have been getting compliments like no tomorrow. Thank you so much Brian for truly making my wedding reflective of my husband and I and our family. Hopefully we will see you at another event soon!
Emily
Emily M. Sent on 02/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Brian absolutely exceeded our expectations - an incredible entertainer!

Brian played at our wedding party last weekend and I sincerely cannot gush about his performance or recommend him enough.
- To begin, Brian was great to work with overall. He arrived early with all his equipment in tow, and set up quickly and professionally.
- He was incredibly friendly, approachable and professional. He engaged with us and our guests, and got everyone involved - taking requests and getting everyone dancing and singing along.
- He was enthusiastic about our playlist (which was a joy for us!). He really got involved - he took requests on the spot which helped to personalize the day and further engage our guests. By the end he felt like an old friend!
- Most importantly - Brian is an incredibly talented and charismatic performer. He is an AMAZING singer and guitar player. We got so many compliments from guests.
Brian was the cherry on the top of our wedding party, he absolutely made our day. Thank you for everything Brian!!

- Emily & Mark
Cindy
Cindy Z. Sent on 09/09/2020
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Bride Cindy

We were a wedding of professional musicians and lawyers. In the context of the pandemic, Brian was one the most accommodating, flexible and supportive vendor. I never had to worry about Brian or the music at our ceremony, which was incredibly important to me of all things that might go wrong. Especially when I walked down the aisle. As a musician and artist, Brian’s classical chops enables him to do ANY other genre exceptionally well. He never saw the rehearsal but Brian timed everything with perfection on the day of. All I gave him was the itinerary and the ceremony script. With the exception of my song for the aisle, the only instruction was “Brian plays music here”. Everyone, professional musicians including, were impressed by Brian’s work (and with my choosing him!) To top, Brian’s voice is incredible. He plays guitar and piano. His ear is without fault. We thank you, Brian, for making our wedding dreams come true. I had lots to worry about but you were never one of those things.
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Aynsley A. Sent on 20/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding performance

Brian gave us exactly what we were hoping for on our wedding day - quick and friendly communication, and reading the exact vibe of our reception and curating a perfect set list. We received so many compliments about his performance and it couldn’t have been happier with the decision to include him.
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Max C. Sent on 28/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Made the night

Brian was absolutely excellent. From reaching out to Brian, he was great to work with and quick to respond.

Brian helped curate the song list, and played from the ceremony until the end of the night and made everything super easy.

He was a spectacular singer and musician and I would happily employ Brian's services again in the future.
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Chris L. Sent on 17/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!!!

Brian was friendly, easy to work with and an amazing singer! Since the wedding date, a lot of friends and family have reached out to say how great he was to work with. He took on so many song requests on the fly and genuinely seemed to enjoy himself all night. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
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Mark J. Sent on 09/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Musician

Brian was an amazing addition to our wedding. His performance was unmatched throughout the night. Brian not only had people singing along in their chairs, he also had some people up dancing before dinner. Countless people have approached us afterward raving about how great he was!
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Chris P. Sent on 17/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A magnificent piano player

Unbelievable performance on the day, excellent service in the build up and a really nice guy. 10/10 for me.
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Nella D. Sent on 15/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Covid wedding

Brian more than exceeded our expectations! He was very accommodating with our music requests played beautifully and more importantly to the room. We knew of Brian from our high school days and he had a lot of talent from a young age. Despite having not heard/ seen play sing for many year, we loved the personal touch he brought to our special COVID-friendly day. Brian very willingly accommodated any musical request from us and our guest. He was an integeral part of our very intimate celebration. It is also important to note it was surprisingly very cold the night of the wedding, but Brian didn't bat an eye and played throughout the evening like it was nothing.
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