Gillian Berkowitz

Gillian joined our 8-person band for a community music event where she played piano on 17 songs across folk, soft rock, pop, country, R&B and Motown. She has terrific musicality and blended well with the other musicians and added skillful florishes strategically. She was on time and professional. She was very friendly and collegial and seemed like she had been with the the band for years though this was her first time with us.

We look forward to working with her again.

It is hard to give enough credit and kudos to Gillian as she exceeded our expectations in every way. She arrived on time, elegantly dressed and an accomplished pianist beyond our wildest dreams! Can’t wait to hire her again!

Gillian was truly a blessing to have on my side as I prepared to propose to my girlfriend. I contacted her with an unusual request of putting on a 'fake off-Broadway show'. Not only did she not shy away from the challenge, but she was engaged and proactive in keeping my best interests in mind while putting on the best performance. She sourced the actors, planned the entire performance (even down to writing the music), held dress rehearsals and keep constant communication throughout the entire process. I am not an artistically inclined person; Gillian was the expert I needed to make my special day a reality. She tailored the performance to be exactly what I needed while maintaining a certain flair only theater professionals can produce. The performance had no hiccups, no moments of uncertainty and no stress leading into the event. If I did not hire Gillian, the day would not nearly been as spectacular as it was. My fiancée and I are eternally grateful and extremely fortunate to have found Gillian for this event. If I could give 6 stars, I would.

Ms. Berkowitz was engaged to play for the launch party of a new opera company in New York City. I could not have been more pleased with her performance. Many guests also commented very favorably as well. If there is another opportunity, I will hire her without the slightest hesitation and suggest you do the same.

Gillian played amazing and was an extremely pleasant person. Can’t wait to host another event, just so I can hire Gillian.

Gillian is a lovely person who plays the piano like a dream. She was also incredibly easy to work with. She went back and forth with us on the set list for our home concert multiple times, found a vocalist who was exactly what we were hoping for, and was extremely accessible throughout. What a treat that our whole family will remember for a long time.

I would definitely hire Gillian and her ensemble in the future! The cocktail hour was complete with the musical trio. Exactly what I asked for and attire was top notch as well!

Gillian and Taylor were so east to work with and skilled musicians. My wife's surprise 80th birthday party was even more memorable because of them. Gillian is the very best.

We hired Gillian to perform for our wedding ceremony and reception. Gillian's 3-piece jazz combo (piano, guitar, bass) played the reception. She solicited requests from us (including our first dance) which were tastefully incorporated. The pop songs we requested were all carefully re-arranged for the trio and sounded great.

For the ceremony, we requested an obscure-ish Mendelssohn sonata for piano and clarinet. At ~25 minutes of music, this was a bit unusual for a wedding ceremony but Gillian took it in stride with enthusiasm. She searched for, found, and hired a clarinetist, arranged multiple rehearsals, and they played beautifully. Gillian has a wide repertoire and helped us to round out the ceremony music with her suggestions.

Gillian's talent, professionalism, and enthusiasm are a rare combo. From the beginning she committed herself to our vision, and I doubt that anyone else could have made it happen.

Absolutely incredible! A huge thank you to Gillian & team for helping make our day so special. We hired them to do our ceremony and cocktail hour. They were extremely accommodating and had great recommendations. They absolutely nailed our song requests for the ceremony!

We hired Gillian as our pianist for cocktail hour at our wedding. Once I reached out to her on GigSalad, I was immediately followed up with and we had a wonderful phone call. I let her know my vision and she was incredibly sweet and informative. I knew right after our call that we needed to hire her! Her performance was exactly what we were looking for with a mix of Frank Sinatra and Contemporary Hits. She was professional and gracious and we couldn't have been happier!

Thank you Gillian for providing the perfect atmosphere for our
Brunch Reunion Party. Your talented playing contributed to make this event Special.

Gillian was amazing. Great communication and able to play a variety of music and my suggestions. Couldnt have gone better. Thanks Gillian!

Super responsive and very talented. Would highly recommend!

She cares about giving her best for what you need, she’s super talented and kind,amazing! I recommend for sure!

Gillian is a true professional and a must for your event. She brought talent and class to our wedding venue. Our highest recommendation.

The members of my country club absolutely loved her. She is a wonderful and talented player and I would not hesitate to have her at the club again.

Can’t say enough about Gillian!… I wanted to surprise my parents in Boston with a special piano performance for their 60th Anniversary, and Gillian was the perfect musician for the job. I knew after talking to her that my parents were going to love her, not only for her gifted piano playing, but for her warm, welcoming, and sweet personality … and she certainly delivered. Thx again Gillian for helping to make my parents’ major milestone anniversary, something extra special!

We are so blessed to have Gillian play for us at our Wedding Reception. She was a pleasure to work with and very accommodating. Gillian is truly a rare talent and her repertoire of music is extensive. She played everything we desired, requests and so much more. Her music was the perfect ambience to our perfect day.
Gillian, Thank you so very much for everything! Emily & Steve

I'm so happy Gillian happened to be in the area and available for a surprise marriage proposal I had planned.
Gillian is very professional, responsive, thoughtful, and talented. She worked with me to ensure everything was planned out perfectly for the big day. Her playing is breathtaking. She read the room so well, and adapted her playing to the match and anticipate the environment. It was so special and beautiful having Gillian play during the proposal - my fiancé and I wish we could do it all over again and again.
10/10 would recommend and book Gillian for future events.
-Andrew

Due to all the changes that go along with planning a wedding during covid, I asked Gillian to be apart of our wedding day ceremony with less than a week's notice. She jumped right on board and made the day magical. Her music was absolutely perfect, and she was so kind and professional. I am so thankful for you, Gillian. I give my highest recommendation!

Gillian, was amazing to work with! We had about one week to plan a wedding and she was very accommodating, she sounded great, and I would recommend her in an instant!

Gillian was a professional through and through and played beautiful music for our cocktail hour. I ran into her in the bathroom and she was so kind and warm to me as well. Highly recommend!

Easy to work with, turnkey operation. Extremely organized, communicative, accommodating. Made the entire experience a joy. Would hire again again and again!!!

Gillian was exceptional. We hired her as a pianist for our senior home's monthly birthday party and the residents loved her! She brought along a friend, a wonderful vocalist, and together put on an amazing upbeat performance. They had our seniors singing along and remembering the good times. We'd love to have Gillian again soon.

I hired Gillian's string trio to play at my mom's apartment as a surprise for her 80th birthday. Gillian and the musicians were happy to collude in the surprise and very attentive to the surrounding details. According to my (fussy) mom, the music was wonderful and the musicians warm and kind. Highly recommend!

Gillian Berkowitz’s playing at our October event was wonderful and a perfect accompaniment to the reception. She is a talented pianist with a wide and varied selection. Equally important, she provided exceedingly professional, responsive and quick work assembling the string trio we used, including considerable research on specific selections. High recommendations from this client.

Gillian was fantastic. She took the event to a whole other level. She was definitely the key component in making it a memorable evening.

Gillian is the most thoughtful and creative musical artist ever. It was beyond a blessing having her play our wedding ceremony. She was collaborative, quick on her feet, and often knew what we wanted before we did! Do yourself the best favor possible and hire Gillian. Right now. When you're stressed and flustered from all the decisions that come with life-altering events like getting married, this is a no-brainer.

Gillian was fantastic to work with. She was prompt on all communications, very professional, and even knew how to play songs for our wedding that I thought were more obscure. She helped to select the right songs for the ceremony and even got on a call to play certain songs so I can make my decision more easily. There were also no issues the day of of the wedding - her and the violinist showed up on time and played beautifully!

Gillian was amazing at our product shoot. Her piano skills were not only approaching perfection, she also went above and beyond to make the shoot interesting and fun. 10/10 would recommend and can't wait to work with her again in the future.

From the the first contact I had with Gillian I knew that I had found someone special to be a part of our wedding ceremony. She is incredibly quick to respond and offers great recommendations for music/set up logistics/timing, which was very helpful since we were planning an outdoor ceremony. I truly appreciated how open and flexible Gillian was allowing us to choose our own songs and learned one just for us which she played with extreme talent! She not only played flawlessly for us and our guests, but she also added a wonderful presence to our ceremony through her grace and warm demeanor that guests have continued to comment on. I would hire Gillian again in an instant!

I live in Texas and wanted to plan a surprise proposal in Central Park with a violinist and keyboard player. I had no idea how to make it happen. I went to Gig Salad, Gillian contacted me and made it all work! She was truly amazing!! She picked out the spot, played the songs I chose beautifully and made my proposal to the love of my life unforgettable! It could not have been any better!! I highly recommend Gillian for any event!

Gillian is a talented pianist who was very easy to work with and able to read the mood and tone of our event very quickly. Additionally she was very flexible with music choice and charming to all our guests. She was a wonderful pianist and excellent addition to our event. We would hire again without a moment's thought.

Gillian was perfect. She knew exactly what we wanted for the party with little direction.Not only was her performance excellent, she is also a delight.
We look forward to having her at our next event.

Gillian Berkowitz is a professional! She has the ability to fit into the occasion seamlessly...whether it be a sophisticated dinner party or a boisterous anniversary celebration. She has truly enhanced the events I've hosted with a wide repertoire, a beautiful playing style and a delightful personality. Gillian is a find.

Gillian's music made my event so festive and memorable. She played all of our favorite songs from pop to Broadway. She was engaging with all of the guests, young and old.
It was a pleasure to work with her and I would gladly hire her again for another party.