Experienced, reliable pianist available to play music for your next event with either cocktail classical/jazz selections or solo pieces upon advance request. Versatile and high-quality performances!
Tia Wood is a classical/jazz event musician and professional piano instructor working in the DC/Northern VA and Coastal VA/Norfolk areas. She holds a B.M. in Music/Business with a piano concentration. Tia has played wedding, graduation, and dinner party events for 6+ years and taught piano lessons for the past 14 years. In December 2020, she released a holiday EP of her own arrangements on Spotify - "Crescendo to Christmas".
Tia was wonderful. She was on time, communicative, patient, and very talented. Her playing tied the whole event together. Thanks again!!
Tia was wonderful! She arrived early, was friendly and professional. She played beautifully and created a wonderful background ambiance for the party at our home. Would definitely hire her again!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Thank you Izumi! Wonderful to play for your husband's birthday, what a lovely party!
Tia is the consummate professional and plays like a DREAM! We needed a pianist who could play both the Classical Wedding March for the Recessional, and two other well-known pop songs chosen by the Bride and Groom for the Processional. Tia played them all flawlessly and at just the perfect tempo in each case. She knew the music and understood intuitively the cues and timing of the ceremony. She wrapped our event with brilliant sound, making the day and the memories all the more vibrant and beautiful. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her from first contact to finish!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Thank you Bee for the very kind and gracious review! I so enjoyed playing for this lovely wedding and it was a pleasure to hear you play piano as well :)
All the best!
Tia
We were forunate enough to have Tia grace our wedding with her talent. Her professionalism, accomodation to my personal requests, and ability to be flexible when my ceremony location changed indoors at the last minute were all why I knew I had made the right choice with Tia. If you want a wedding pianist who will elevate your celebration to new heights, Tia is the absolute best choice. Our heartfelt thanks for making our day truly unforgettable!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Sarah, thank you for your amazing review and it was so lovely to play for your wedding! I thought the ceremony was so lovely even through the last minute changes, and you were such a pleasure to work with leading up to the wedding. Wishing you all the best and a happy marriage!
Tia Wood was our wedding ceremony pianist, and she delivered a phenomenal performance. Her music set an enchanting tone for the wedding. Throughout the planning process Tia was available to answer questions and offer suggestions based on her incredible knowledge and expertise. Tia was able to incorporate all of our favorite songs customizing our ceremony to be very special for us. Her skillful execution and emotive touch created a memorable ambiance, elevating the overall experience for us and our guests. Tia Wood is the perfect choice for adding a touch of sophistication to any special occasion. I highly recommend Tia Wood.
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Jessica - this is the kindest review! Thank YOU for allowing me to be a small part of your special day. Wishing you all happiness!
Tia played our dinner party with Christmas Singalong afterwards. She kept the rhythm going all night!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
What a fun Christmas event - it was such a pleasure to play for a lovely dinner! Thank you!
Tia was so easy to work with! Her rate was great and she did a beautiful job at our fundraiser. She arrived on time and helped create a wonderful ambiance for our reception. I highly recommend Tia and will contact her again!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Emily! Thank you so much. It was a pleasure coordinating with you, and a lovely event. Looking forward to working with you in the future!
We used Tia for our cocktail hour at our 50th wedding anniversary party. She did a fabulous job and her music selections were beautiful.
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Thank you so much Debbie!
I had Tia play for my wedding and I gave her a variety of sheet music to play. She took it all and did an AMAZING job! My wedding guests were continually commenting on how beautiful the music was. She also is so kind and a great person to have for any event!!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Thanks Isabel!! Loved working on the music for your wedding, great selections!
Tia was absolutely perfect for our large formal dinner event. She played, taking no breaks, beautifully and accommodated all of our requests we had discussed for the evening. Tia is a talented musician who is easy to work with a delight to listen to - met all expectations and beyond.
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Hi Marguerite, it was such a pleasure to play for your dinner! It was a lovely reception and beautifully intimate event, and thank you so much for the glowing review, I appreciate it!
She was so good some of our guests thought it was a recording until they saw her at the piano!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
What a compliment! Thanks, Nick, it was my pleasure!
We hired Tia to play at our wedding reception and it was a great decision! She is very professional and communicative. She’s also a very talented pianist and our guests loved the music!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to play for such a gorgeous wedding!
Tia was talented and professional. Just the right sound created for our convention event. Would hire here again for sure
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Thank you Rick! Enjoyed playing for the convention!
I had the pleasure of hiring Tia to play at a reception hosted by the French ambassador. Her music was lovely and well-received by the many guests in attendance. Tia is a true professional and came prepared to play and knew when to start winding down for the night. I would definitely keep Tia in mind for future events if a pianist is ever needed.
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Hi Janine - thanks so much for the kind review! It was my pleasure to play, and it was such a beautiful reception.
Photos from this event
I am the Entertainment and Events Manager for 2 different properties and I can definitely say Tia has a great vibe to her. She provides a professional atmosphere while being easy to work with!
I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Thanks Tia!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Thanks so much Chris, appreciate it! Looking forward to working together again as well!
She was AMAZING! Played for my daughter's 1st birthday - since it was in Dec she also played beautiful Christmas music too. I would definitely have her again!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Beza! Loved playing for your family and it was a lovely party! Happy birthday again to your daughter!😊
I had Tia play during the cocktail hour of our wedding reception, and I cannot say enough good things! I received multiple compliments on how wonderfully she played. Having a beautiful classical music play can completely elevate any event. She was even super helpful when I realized that we would not be able to use the piano at the venue- she stepped it and brought her own keyboard! I can’t wait to find another event to hire her again. Thank you, Tia!
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Hi Pamela! Wow, thanks so much for your kind review! It was such a gorgeous wedding reception and it was a pleasure to play for you all. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Tia played beautifully for our appreciation dinner. She was on time, gracious. Charming and a true musician. We will want to use her at every opportunity.
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Thanks Ray for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you and Diane.
Tia played for my 10 year vow renewal and I’m so happy that she did. She was there on time, played everything I requested and was so nice. I didn’t get a chance to speak to her in person, but my family did. They all agreed that she was kind and professional. I was a classical pianist for 10 years and it was wonderful to hear her play. Thank you again, Tia, and many blessings!
Quick to respond to my messages. Professionally played the music I requested and background music. She did an excite job and truly made our vow renewal special. Thanks so much!
Tia was the pianist for our 3 hour holiday party held in our home. Her playing was fantastic and all of the guests commented on how much they enjoyed her performance. She was on time, and her playlist and volume were appropriate for the event. Would highly recommend.
Response from Tia Wood Piano:
Thanks, Eric! Enjoyed playing for your party.
Played a wonderful range of music!
Tia did a beautiful job playing during the Loudoun Symphony Puttin' on the Ritz gala. I would definitely hire her again if we have need!
Tia played piano for me in a worship event I put together at our school. She not only always came prepared, but she also never made the event about herself, working well with all of the musicians.
Price Range: $75/hr and up
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Tia Wood is a classical/jazz event musician and professional piano instructor. She holds a B.M. in Music/Business with a piano concentration. Tia has played wedding, graduation, and dinner party events for 6+ years and taught piano lessons for the past 14 years. In December 2020, she released a holiday EP of her own arrangements on Spotify - "Crescendo to Christmas".
Tia has extensive arts marketing & management experience; she has worked George Mason University's Center for the Arts, served as the Vice President and Treasurer of her undergrad Chamber & Symphonic Orchestra, and interned at the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, she served as a Music Department Staff Assistant, planning recitals and collaborating with faculty to improve the music department. Tia continues to challenge herself with learning advanced repertoire and seeks to raise awareness of the benefits of classical music as a whole.
In addition to frequently playing solo, Tia enjoys playing keyboard with other musicians as well. She has played in coffeehouses, collaborated with vocalists and instrumentalists, and played keyboard in a church band as well as directed teen band collaboration.
| April 26, 2025 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 21, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| September 14, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 06, 2024 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
| September 06, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
| July 13, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
| January 06, 2024 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 16, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 09, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 05, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Fundraiser |
| September 09, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| January 07, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Party |
| December 10, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
| October 28, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| October 15, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
| September 03, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| May 23, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| May 13, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| January 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 12, 2021 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| November 07, 2021 • 3:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
| November 06, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| January 19, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
| May 18, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 01, 2018 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
| September 22, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| May 20, 2018 • 12:30pm - 1:15pm | Nonprofit Event |
| April 14, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
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