Freelance Wedding Musicians
Strings, Acoustic, and Ceremony Soundscapes
Location: Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties – beach locations)
Type: Freelance | Paid Per Event | Payment in Full Before Event
About the Role:
At Intimate Beach Wedding, we design ceremonies rooted in presence, beauty, and intentional simplicity. We’re seeking freelance musicians to elevate these sacred moments with live music that complements the emotional tone—elegant, gentle, and soul-stirring.
We're calling in violinists, guitarists, cellists, harpists, and other solo instrumentalists who are not only talented but punctual, personable, and attuned to the unique energy of intimate weddings.
You Will:
- Arrive early, dressed professionally, and prepared to perform
- Play for approximately 1 hour, covering pre-ceremony, processional, ceremony highlights, and recessional
- Perform music selected by the couple and offer suggestions when requested
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with the on-site coordinator
- Stay adaptable to changes in flow or ceremony timing
- Uphold the calm, sacred tone of the space with both your music and energy
You Are:
- An experienced solo performer, comfortable with outdoor beach settings
- Professional, warm, and deeply reliable
- Emotionally attuned and able to read the rhythm of a moment
- Respectful of team flow and direction—especially from the coordinator
- Covered by liability insurance
- Able to bring and transport your own instrument and gear
Preferred Instruments:
- Violin
- Guitar (acoustic or classical)
- Cello
- Harp
Other solo acoustic instruments welcome if they match the atmosphere
Compensation:
- Flat rate per wedding (based on experience and instrument)
- Most bookings are 1 hour of performance time
- Payment is made in full prior to the event
- Parking reimbursed (with receipt)
- Must be local—no travel stipends provided
To Apply:
Us the form below:
- Your home base (city/county)
- A performance sample (video preferred)
- The instruments you play and a list of favorite wedding songs/styles.
We believe music isn’t background—it’s breath.
If you know how to hold space through sound, create atmosphere with subtlety, and elevate moments with grace—we’d love to hear from you.