There are hundreds of classical and jazz musicians who market themselves for weddings and events. If you have personal contacts or you’re looking to save money, you may choose to book your musicians directly. But there are many reasons why it can be worth spending a little bit more and booking via an agency.
Be warned though – not all music agencies are created equal. Some will charge you a great big fee and do nothing more than connect you with the musician. With agencies like that, you’re essentially paying for a very expensive marketing platform.
At Tailor Made Music Agency, yes, you will pay slightly more than if you booked the musician directly. But you will get a whole heap of personalised services to make sure you get the amazing, stress-free booking experience you deserve. Not to mention the very best wedding music!
Here’s what you get when you book wedding music through Tailor Made Music Agency:
Expert advice and helpful tips to plan your wedding music
I have 10+ years of work experience and a wide network of contacts in the classical and jazz industries. I’ll use this to help you get the perfect thing for your wedding. I pride myself on giving tailored advice on what would best suit you. So, if you have no idea what type of musician you need, or where to even start, I can help.
If you’ve already got an idea of what you want, I can give you plenty of expert tips to make sure you get the most out of your budget. I’ll inspire you to choose wedding songs which showcase your unique tastes and personalities. I’ll take your ideas and help you turn them into something which works, both practically and musically, so that your wedding is talked about for decades to come!
The highest quality wedding musicians
Searching for wedding musicians online can be a challenge as there are so many choices available. How do you know if a musician is any good in real life? Are they qualified professionals or just keen amateurs? Will they know what they’re doing on the day? This could be a worry for you if you don’t know them by reputation already.
Many musicians have DIY websites and poor-quality audio or video material. This is usually just down to cost and is not a reason to suggest that they aren’t talented performers. But it does make it hard to distinguish between professionals and amateurs. At the other end of the scale, a flashy website, thousands of Instagram followers, and tonnes of glamourous videos are still no guarantee that a musician is any good. (It probably does mean they’re more expensive, as they’ve got to pay for all that marketing!)
My professional experience working with some of the world’s greatest musicians (I started my career in concert management – most notably, I’ve worked at the BBC and the Royal Academy of Music) should reassure you that I know what I’m doing! I have handpicked full-time professional musicians of an exceptional calibre for Tailor Made Music Agency, so you don’t have to worry. I can promise that you’ll have the most amazing performers playing for you on the biggest day of your life.
A secure contract
When you book through Tailor Made Music Agency you will receive a legally binding contract between yourself and the artist. This is to assure both parties that you’re on the same page and expecting the same things on the day of the wedding.
It also covers all eventualities if something goes wrong (e.g., a global pandemic!) I will do everything within my power to mediate between you and the artist if there is any misunderstanding or if you need to make changes to the booking. This peace of mind can be invaluable when you are dealing with the complexities of organising a wedding.
My contracts are written to protect both you and the artist equally. Book a musician directly, and you’ll often find you get a one-sided contract giving them the freedom to wriggle out of a booking with no consequence. I can’t tell you how many couples and wedding planners have contacted me after being let down at the last minute by musicians who have done this. Don’t get caught out – book through an agency and make sure you’re protected against this happening.
My comprehensive booking management service
Years of working with musicians has taught me that sometimes the most talented performers are not that great at admin! My musicians love that I handle their emails and communication for them. That gives them more time to spend making music, which, unsurprisingly, is what makes them such great musicians!
From your perspective, you want quick and efficient responses to your questions. You might be booking wedding musicians over a year in advance and need to know that the details will be sorted at the right time. Or you might be booking at short notice and want everything wrapped up within a couple of days. I know my artists’ requirements inside out, so I rarely need to trouble them with commonly asked questions. When I do go to them with more unusual queries, they can answer promptly as they’re not swamped by emails.
I also handle all the technical details for you, including speaking to the venue about things like equipment, set-up, access, and insurance. I try not to bother you with any of this if I can possibly help it. I know how hectic planning a wedding can be, and you’ve got enough on your plate!
With my comprehensive booking service, everybody wins – the musicians can spend more time on their music and less time on admin, you get a stress-free experience, and I get to do what I do best – organising musicians’ lives for them!
