Absolutely made our ceremony and cocktail hour so special! 10/10 communication and experienceread more

I booked the String Theory Chamber Ensemble for my grandmother's funeral service. When booking they…read morewere very empathic and easy to work with. They are were able to bring a portable piano and their equipment. I was very happy with their performance. They played beautifully and really added a nice touch to the service

Four violins, two violas, 2 cellos, and a string bass later, Sarah and I decided that this was the…read moreperfect blend for the acoustics at the Art Institute Modern Wing. Our repertoire was most classical waltzes and Puccini scores, mixed with some Mancini. Symphony Sounds pulled it all off, much to the delight of some more serious classical buffs in our audience. It was a true pleasure to work with Sarah. She even recorded my bridal march, Un Bel Di, during practice and sent it to me so I could get a sense of timing. All our communications were long distance, yet the music and ceremony were executed beautifully. I only wish I could have heard all of the pre and post music myself. My guests continue to rave about the music and how lovely it sounded.

I admit that I had to do a little considering before adding the 5th star…read more There was a problem at our wedding in late August but the owner did the best she could and the performance was great. Thus, there was never any consideration for giving a bad review. The question was whether to give the "perfect" score. Sometimes bad things occur beyond someone's control. They did the best they could do under the circumstances, including the owner offering more than I could conscientiously accept. They performed spectacularly, despite the owner probably believing she would be paid nothing for her performance and hard work. None of the audience ever even knew there was a problem. In mulling it over, that ability to actually turn lemons into lemonade shows more professionalism than simply doing so under the best conditions. The best parts were the quality of the performers, their choice of music, and the cheerfulness of the performance. Every one of our guests were throughly entranced by the music! I therefore enthusiastically recommend Symphony Sounds for your wedding or other event.

We booked a jazz trio with Northside Brass for our outdoor wedding cocktail hour and dinner. The…read moretrio was a fantastic addition to our intimate evening! Ryan was very knowledgeable when working with our wedding venue and made our planning process that much easier. On top of everything, the musicians were professional and sounded amazing (despite performing in suits in 90-degree weather). They set the perfect tone for our outdoor event and our first dance as a married couple! Thank you Northside Brass!

Ryan Hobbs and his fellow musicians played the trumpet, organ, and a soloist performed at our…read morewedding ceremony on July 18, 2015. They were professional, self-sufficient, and amazing in every aspect. The group played music that we selected, but we also asked the group to select songs for parts of the mass that we had no preference, and the songs they selected were perfect. Prior to our ceremony, Ryan met with us to go over the ceremony and our song selections and logistics for the day. We also sent him a copy of our wedding program prior to the ceremony and he helped us fill in some holes and make sure that it was accurate. Ryan Hobbs and Northside Brass definitely helped make our wedding ceremony beautiful and stress free.

This band is a MUST for your wedding. They are so talented and energetic and unique in their sound…read moreand style. My wedding guests could not stop talking about the quality of music; the band kept the dance floor packed all night! The band members are so kind and wonderful to work with. They did a perfect job with our first dance song. I could not be more thrilled with my decision to hire Gussied. Live music at a wedding is the only way to go and Gussied is just the band to make your wedding so memorable.

When my finance and I heard Gussied Billy Jean we knew we had to have them at our wedding. They…read morewere AMAZING and did make the night magically. The dance floor was never empty during our reception. They were also SUPER easy to work with throughout the process of booking, going through playlists and day of the event. No one will ever leave your wedding saying oh that dj was great but your guests will leave your wedding going 'who was that band?, they were the best'! (note if you do book them list them in the program - helpful for guests as reference!)

We had a minor issue with the first appointment and Randy came back and made it right. Very happy…read moreto update that we are satisfied with our experience and have a fully functioning and tuned piano.

For years we have relied on Randy for the tuning and maintenance of our pianos (Steinway grand and…read moreYamaha upright). Knowledgeable and highly skilled, he has also shown himself to be flexible and unfailingly responsive throughout. Highly recommended.

Everyone needs to hire Zach Jackson for all their musical needs!! He DJ'ed our wedding and we could…read morenot have dreamed of a better experience from start to finish!! From the moment we met, he worked hard to truly get to know us. He listened and asked great questions and all of that led to him building a solid understanding of who we are and what we were looking for. As a result, every part of the wedding that involved him was perfection. Zach J is an awesome person and an incredible DJ. We can't recommend him enough!!

Everyone I spoke with and emailed with was great~ responses were quick and they left no question…read moreunanswered. We had Daniel for my daughter's Quinceañera. Daniel made sure we had several calls to go over details. When we met Daniel in person, he couldn't have been nicer or more professional- even when we were running ahead of schedule! He worked with her playlist and mixed in some gems all night.

I have been taking lessons with Davin for almost a year and a half. Davin is a talented and…read moreinspiring teacher who will help you grow and learn about who you are as a singer. He has a professional demeanor and a friendly ability to clearly communicate with each student on an individual level. He celebrates the strengths and achievements in your process, speaks to habits, and helps break down those walls that we so often put up (I know I do). After every lesson I step out feeling freer, happier, and more confident. There is a great difference in who I am now vocally and who I was when I walked into my first lesson with him over a year ago. Also...Missy is new to Davin Youngs Voice and she is fantastic as well! I have taken a lesson with her and she is personable and professional. She's also crazy-talented and understands why we do what we do and how to enhance our singing technique. She is a great addition!

I've been working with Davin for over a year. As an actor who has also attended an arts…read moreconservatory and has taken singing lessons over the years, he's one of the best vocal teachers I've worked with. Seeking to improve my talents as a vocalist, I've also taken group as well as private lessons at Old Town School of Music. I personally find private lessons to be of much more use than group lessons as it affords much more time to address the technical concerns(bad habits, posture, etc.) that are holding me back. A satisfying one on one dynamic with a private vocal coach can be much more difficult to find. I've had teachers where the lessons don't seem like they're building on anything; the "arc" of the lessons seems disconnected. As a private teacher, Davin is the best I've worked with. What I like about him is that he will keep on me about my bad habits and he's not afraid to be direct with his criticism(another peeve I have about some private coaches is that they are afraid to lose you as a client so they tend to sugarcoat things). Anyhoo, I heartily recommend him as a teacher. I joked with him once that as a starving artist, I have a budget: Rice, Beans and Singing Lessons. And it's true. Finding your voice as a singer is one of the most satisfying and amazing things you can do and with his help, I'm well on my way. Thanks, dude!

We were referred to Carlo by a friend of a friend for Spanish guitarist for our wedding. He truly…read morewent above and beyond for our day and worked with us to ensure it would be perfect (even during a pandemic). We were originally only looking for music for our cocktail hour, but after meeting up with Carlo and hearing him play we ended up asking him to play for our ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner! Could not recommend his services enough.

The duo played at my daughters wedding at Elawa farm in Lake Forest and created a wonderful…read moreenchanting atmosphere for the ceremony and during dinner. We were so delighted with their performance that we asked them to play longer. I cannot recommend them more highly.

The D.J. was horrible for my daughters wedding on 5/16/2026. He ignored several requests that…read morepeople were asking for. There was no interaction with the crowd,he just sat behind his table and seemed to hide, I could have saved money and built a play list on Spotify or Amazon. When meeting with this business at a bridal expo I had asked about their interaction and if they subcontracted their D.J's out, I was assured that they did not, however I feel that that was not the truth and was assured how they interacted with the crowd to get the dance floor going. It should be half down to book and the other half paid after your venue, this would almost ensure that you won't be lied to just to get your business. I recommend looking elsewhere for entertainment you will have better luck.

I would like to start this off by saying I emailed this company a month after my wedding with the…read morefollowing feedback and they never answered. I also posted this experience on another wedding website and I believe this company had my review taken down. I have yet to hear from anybody at music by design. we hired music by design for our June 29, 2025 wedding. we first met with our DJ the Thursday before our Sunday wedding. we told him what specific songs we wanted for specified moments. the processional song we chose was supposed to be an instrumental song, and we emphasize that because in their system we couldnt link to the instrumental version. before the ceremony, I was going over timing details with the DJ and again said all ceremony music was instrumental. lo and behold the DJ played the non instrumental version of the song which unfortunately had pretty explicit lyrics, which is why we wanted to instrumental version played. it took him about a minute to turn it off and play something else. then he messed up the timing for the brides processional song because of it. after the ceremony, he approached us and proceeded to laugh in our faces about the mix up. claimed the office sent him that song and he listened to it with his wife and thought it was an odd choice, but I guess not enough to confirm it with us? we had given him a playlist for dinner and specific requests for dancing. We had 3 charli xcx songs on our request list and all three were played back to back. it was like 10 straight mins of charli xcx and some of our friends made comments, so it was noticeable and seemed extremely lazy on the djs behalf. we also provided a do not play list. we had guests coming up to us all night complaining that they were requesting songs and being told no it's on the do not play list. I'm not really sure why the DJ needed to communicate that to our guests because it did get back to us.

DJ Aumir was superb and great to work with! He kept the party alive all night and didn't miss a…read morebeat. He was so good that our guests couldn't stop raving about the vibe and music the next few days. We definitely gave him a challenge with our music selection, but he seamlessly blended the different genres without missing a beat. I'm normally a harsh critic of DJs, especially when they don't know how to mix well, but this was far from the case with DJ Aumir. Hard to find anything bad to say! If you're looking for a solid DJ who will keep you on your feet all night, definitely connect with him. You won't be disappointed!

DJ Aumir was truly unbelievable. From the very beginning, he was both an incredible collaborator…read moreand an endless source of creative inspiration. We gave him a few playlists to share our overall vibe, and he went above and beyond--asking for a detailed breakdown of the energy we wanted at each moment and location throughout our multi-event celebration. Whether it was the ceremony, the rooftop cocktail hour at our pre-wedding sangeet, the themed speakeasy cocktail hour, or the full-on sangeet dance party, he curated each set with intention and total mastery. His mixes were unlike anything we've ever heard. He seamlessly blended Indian, Western, reggaeton, Afrobeats, Bollywood, and more, creating unique mashups that fit the mood and the venue perfectly. The sangeet reception mashup he crafted was out of this world. I had at least ten guests come up to me asking if he would make a mix just so they could relive the night and use it for their own weddings. Beyond his talent, Aumir's energy, professionalism, detail-oriented-ness, and creativity made him a dream to work with. His timing was flawless, his lighting and setup brought every space to life, and he executed every moment with passion and precision. He is a rare gem, and it would honestly be a mistake not to hire him. Highly, highly recommended!