Add an extra touch of elegance and romance for your reception or dinner with Paul's cocktail piano services. His performances include instrumental versions of beloved standards, popular contemporary songs and romantic movie themes.
Whether you are planning something formal or casual, Paul will help you create the perfect ambiance for your special event.
Paul has enjoyed being a part of many special milestones throughout the GTA since 1995, including:
- Wedding Receptions/Dinners
- Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
- Wedding Anniversaries
- Valentine's Day Dinners
- Birthday Luncheons/Dinners
- Engagement Parties
- Life Celebrations/Memorials
- Employment Anniversaries
Paul was lovely. My husband and I had some special requests and Paul did them all! We are big fans of fantasy and whimsical music. We requested music from Zelda, Ocarina of Time (a video game). We sent some inspiration and Paul nailed it! He was also very kind. Interacting with him was such a pleasure. In addition, Paul’s prices were too good! Such a great price for what you receive. If you’re looking for a pianist, Paul’s your guy!
Response from Paul Stillo:
Thank you for your kind words! Seeing the expression on your face when you heard all that "Zelda" music made my day!
It was a beautiful ceremony at an amazingly cute chapel!
Best wishes,
Paul
Paul arrived on time and played at my cocktail hour. Excellent performance of very appropriate background music.
Thanks Paul.
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hi Renz,
Thank you for sharing your feedback! It looked like you were all set to celebrate your birthday with a blast! What a lovely gathering of joyful people.
Paul
Thank you for making our cocktail hour memorable to all our guests!! We've heard great feedback from many folks
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hi Stefan,
Thank you and Chaline for the kind words and for making me a part of your special day. It was fun playing those rock ballads for a change. I'm glad your guests enjoyed the music. I never thought I'd be playing Metallica or The Scorpions at a wedding reception!
Paul
Paul played for guests at our daughter’s wedding. He played beautifully in so many styles: from Jazz to Rock, Classical and Disco. He even mashed up styles for fun. There didn’t seem to be a request he didn’t know. The guests really got a kick out of him!!
Paul played at our recent daughters wedding reception and our guests were blown away.
He added that extra special touch to a beautiful evening with his selection of music that filled our lobby while guests were greeted.
Thank you Paul
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hi Rachele,
Thank you for the kind words and for making me a part of that day! You had a really great crowd that made it easy to entertain.
Cheers,
Paul
Paul played wonderfully for our cocktail hour.
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hi Justine,
Thank you and Michael for making me a part of your special day! It was a beautiful day and location, and it sounded like everybody was thoroughly enjoying themselves!
Cheers,
Paul
Paul played the piano amazingly at our wedding cocktail hour - he was also so professional and kind. Many guests complimented us on his music, it was so classy. He helped set the tone for the start of our wedding reception and we are so thankful to him. Paul is incredibly responsive, easy to work with and professional. Thank you so much Paul - you are amazing!
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hi Victoria and Michael,
It was a real pleasure and honour to be a part of your special day! Thank you for your kind words.
I had a lot of fun... especially when a small group of your guests hung out around the piano and became my impromptu audience of the evening. LOL
Wishing you a long and happy life together.
Paul
Paul’s selections were excellent and received rave reviews. His choices were varied and familiar without being full of songs that are over-played. He even included a few songs that we had requested in advance of the wedding (but were not part of his standard playlist).
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hi Laurie,
Thank you so much for the kind words.
I'm so happy that I was able to accommodate your requests! They were great songs that worked quite well as solo piano pieces. You had a lovely ceremony, reception and dinner.
Wishing you and Scott a long and happy life together.
Best,
Paul
Paul was great! would highly recommend him to play at any event!
Response from Paul Stillo:
Thank you, Debra! It was a lovely afternoon at a beautiful location.
~Paul
Paul was very professional and the performance was a joy. Everyone commented that they really enjoyed it. Paul was easy to communicate with and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend booking him for your next event.
Response from Paul Stillo:
HI Ellen,
Thank you for the kind words! And thank you so much for making me a part of your celebration. It was a pleasure to meet you guys. It was a lovely room, piano and group of guests! I hope the rest of your evening went well.
Now your new mission is to keep the spirit of Adele - and film music - alive! 🎶
~ Paul
Paul was both professional and courteous. He arrived on time and was able to settle in quickly. He played the type of music we requested and enhanced the enjoyment of our holiday celebration. Although it was primarily holiday background music, he met all our requirements and played a perfectly suitable repetoire for the event.
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hello Barbara,
Thank you once again for making me a part of your special evening! It was a very enjoyable evening filled with lots of lovely people. It was a pleasure meeting everyone that night.
Cheers.
Paul
Paul
Paul was an absolute delight in all aspects. Very personable, friendly and his musical ability was the talk of the evening. So enjoyed this experience - will be sure to have Paul for another event. Thank you so much, Paul! Tammy Irwin, Uxbridge.
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hello Tammy,
Thank you for the kind words. I had a lovely time last night. I enjoyed meeting your friends and had fun with the sing-alongs! If I had known earlier of the Italian "connections", I would have added some Italian tunes in the mix too!
Take care.
Paul
"He's really good!"
"I knew all of those songs!"
"This was a great idea!"
These were just some of the comments I got from guests at the party I threw for my partner's 60th birthday. I just had to give Paul an idea of the kind of music we loved (70's era Elton John, Beatles, Billy Joel), and he put together such a great song list that we couldn't help but sing along to. Paul was a highlight of the night, and made me look very smart for hiring him. Btw, he was on time, very professional and very personable.
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hi Jules,
Thank you for your kind words and for making me a part of your celebration! I can't remember the last time I had that much fun. Your friends were all very gracious and their fun was contagious.
Cheers
Paul
Paul did an amazing job at my uncle's funeral. He was attentive to our needs and responsive to our requests. Paul was very professional and ensured that the music was prepared meticulously before the day of the funeral. His communication with us ahead of time helped to ensure that all aspects of the music went off without a hitch. He arrived well ahead of time to get himself prepared and acquainted with the facilities. I would highly recommend Paul for your piano playing needs.
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hello Melissa,
Thank you for the kind words. I was honoured to be a part of your uncle's funeral.
Take care.
Paul
Paul was very professional and lovely to work with.
Thank you, Paul for your performance at our corporate event. we will highly recommend you to others
Response from Paul Stillo:
Hi Jacy,
I appreciate your comments/review! It was a pleasure and honour being part of your dinner event. It also nice to meet all the people behind the emails! :)/
Thank you Paul for your performance at our Christmas Party. It was exactly what we needed for the cocktail hour. Great working with you!
Response from Paul Stillo:
Isabelle - thank you very much for making me a part of your event. It was a beautiful venue and a very festive environment. It was a pleasure working with you too. Fun fact: Charlie Brown Christmas tunes still have a way of bringing people together! LOL
Paul was amazing to work with for our engagement dinner celebration. He was very responsive and played extremely well. Many of my guests were delighted with his playing and thought it brought a romantic touch to the nights events. I would certainly recommend Paul for future events and found the whole process to be very professional and enjoyable.
Response from Paul Stillo:
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and comments here!
You had a beautiful venue. The staff at Paisano were incredibly gracious and thoughtful and the piano was in great shape. Your guests were delightful. I'm honoured to have been a part of your celebration.
I wish you both the best with your planning.
Paul
Paul was very professional and lovely to work with leading up to our event. Paul recommended a wonderful set of songs for our event which helped inspire our final selection. His music was beautiful the day of with many compliments received. We would gladly return to Paul for future work and strongly recommend him going forward. Thank you!
Paul was a pleasure to work with. Extremely responsive and accommodating. We highly recommend his services for any formal event :) Thanks Paul!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Paul's solo piano arrangements of old and contemporary songs will provide an ideal backdrop to your reception or dinner.
From the time that you first contact him, Paul's professional and courteous demeanour will ensure that you have one less thing to worry about when it comes to your special occasion! If you have any questions throughout the whole process, they will be answered promptly and clearly.
Paul's professionalism extends right through to the date of your event:
- He will plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your booking so that he may begin playing promptly by the time your event gets started. He will also be happy to perform for an additional 15-20 minutes if your event is running slightly behind schedule - all at no additional cost.
- His break times are kept to a minimum. If the event is up to 2 hours in duration, he normally plays right through without a break. He will usually take a quick 5-10 minutes between each hour booked if you're booking him for 3+ hours.
- He will not consume any alcohol during the time of your booking, nor will he arrive in an inebriated state.
- He will not expect to have a meal provided, unless the reservation is over 4 hours in length and/or a long distance from Toronto.
- He will always act respectful toward guests and staff at your event.
- He will not put out a tip jar or sell personal merchandise at your event.
- He will never behave/perform in any manner that is meant to detract the attention from you and your event
Paul Stillo has been performing cocktail piano music at countless functions throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1995.
During this time, he's performed in such diverse places as banquet halls, restaurants, CN Tower, Casa Loma, Golf & Country Clubs and at clients' homes!
He is available for corporate events and private functions, including:
- receptions
- dinners
- birthdays
- anniversaries
- luncheons
Paul's solo piano arrangements of old standards and contemporary ballads will be enjoyed by guests of all ages.
A well-maintained piano that has been recently tuned and in good working condition.
| October 25, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 06, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 20, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| August 24, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| July 20, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 22, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| August 13, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| July 29, 2023 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 03, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 10, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 08, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 26, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
| November 12, 2022 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 23, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
| October 05, 2019 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 18, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 14, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Paul tries to include music that may be recognized and appreciated by people of all ages. Here's a small list to give you an idea:
Contemporary Songs:
- Don’t Know Why (Norah Jones)
- All of Me (John Legend)
- Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
Billy Joel:
- New York State of Mind
- She’s Always a Woman To Me
- My Life
Elton John:
- Daniel
- Your Song
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
The Beatles:
- Yesterday
- Something
- Blackbird
The 60s & 70s:
- Beth (KISS)
- Alfie (Burt Bacharach)
- Angie (Rolling Stones)
The 80s:
- Open Arms (Journey)
- Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
- The Way It Is (Bruce Hornsby)
TV & Film:
- You’ve Got A Friend In Me (Toy Story)
- The Feather Theme (Forrest Gump)
- Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Cheers)
International:
- Caruso (Lucio Dalla)
- Besame Mucho (Consuelo Velázquez)
- Jerusalem of Gold (Naomi Shemer)
Showtunes:
- Memory (Cats)
- Sunrise Sunset (Fiddler on the Roof)
- Summertime (Porgy & Bess)
American Songbook:
- Stardust (Hoagy Carmichael)
- Send In The Clowns (Stephen Sondheim)
- Satin Doll (Duke Ellington)
Paul appreciates artists/music from a variety of genres which have surely played a part in making him the musician that he is today:
The Beatles
Billy Joel
Elton John
Tony Bennett
Frank Sinatra
Nat King Cole
George Shearing
Journey
Styx
Allman Brothers
Randy Newman
Tom Waits
Mozart
Chopin
Dave Grusin
Steely Dan
Doobie Brothers
Bee Gees
Hall & Oates
Eurythmics
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