Ryan is the absolute best and definitely makes your event a party! The energy is unbeatable and you can't help but dance when his music is playing. Even if you have a solo performance of quaint background music at your company mixer, you will be swaying to the music without even knowing it! read more

Ryan was wonderful! He played both nights of our event at Torrey Pines, and everyone loved him. He knows how to set the vibe, plays off the audience well, and is just a super friendly guy! HIGHLY recommend him for any event. read more

Ryan is an absolutely amazing musician, professional and person. His music, his voice and his guitar have this magic to keep everyone happy, in a good mood. During the booking process he was always understanding, making it so easy to choose the music and make all the arrangements. The day of the even was perfect, he brought all the equipment and came with plenty of time to set everything up, he never made me feel like he is in a rush to finish. Like I said an amazing musician with a great professional ethics. Hire Ryan, trust me you wont regret it, he will make your event awesome!! read more

Ryan's voice was a fan favorite with my corporate group in the Gaslamp Quarter in June 2024. His entire vibe, "look & feel" and song choices were all stellar. As a professional meeting planner, I was VERY impressed with his organizational skills, promptness in returning emails/texts and ability to understand exactly what I needed for my group's private function. He was able to "talk the talk" with the hotel too that hosted my event. I would hire Ryan again in a heartbeat for both professional & personal events. On top of everything, Ryan's kindness and personality truly made this meeting professional very happy and my group loved his performance. read more

Ryan Hiller is a top performer and overall amazing talent. Ryan's ability to bring his own "feel", his own "groove", his own "resonance" to a song breaths new life into every performance. Stellar confidence and ability. You thought you knew and loved a song by a particular artist? Well, Ryan can play that song in a way that never competes with the original, but raises it to a new level. Great vocals for sure. What also amazed us was Ryan's ability to build multiple levels or tracks within his performance and make it feel like there were a few musicians working along side him. His calm, personable nature is how he conducts business, but just wait until his performance - Ryan is an animal! The audience will attest to this as they crowd the dance floor. Outstanding performance. Unparalleled professionalism. Value beyond the ticket price. If we get the opportunity to work with Ryan again, you can bet we will. Thank again Ryan! read more

I have called on Ryan countless times to have his talents at my special events. He has hit a home run every time with his unique playing style and spot on vocals. He is not afraid to take risks with his projects such as this green screen project we did together for a charity event. He has always been there for me when I need him to put on a great show. read more

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Ryan was an amazing addition to the day. His live music added something very special to the ceremony and cocktail hour. He has an insane amount of talent. His DJ skills were equally wonderful and he was able to get most everyone on the dance floor. Additionally, Ryan was very easy to communicate with and volunteered his expertise as well as allowing us as a couple to make decisions for our day. I would highly recommend both his live music and dj services. read more

We had Ryan perform at our wedding and he did an amazing job! He played guitar for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. Then he DJ'd for our reception. Ryan is an extremely talented musician and is very experienced with weddings. We had so many guests tell us how great the music was. Ryan even learned a new song that I (the bride) wanted to walk down the aisle to. Ryan is also easy to work with, and went above and beyond in answering our questions and providing recommendations. Ryan made our wedding so great, keeping good music and good vibes going all through the night. The reception was a non-stop dance party thanks to Ryan. Highly recommend Ryan for your next event! read more

Ryan is an incredible musician/singer/songwriter. He can play anything and also the consummate pro. Can't wait to hire him for the next occasion. read more

Ryan Hiller with SoCal Wedding Music was incredible! He played live music for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner and then DJ'ed for the rest of the reception. The live music was fantastic! He has an amazing voice and is super talented. Walking down the aisle to Ryan's beautiful acoustic version of one of my favorite songs was amazing. In the months leading up to the wedding, he worked closely with us to create the perfect vibe for each portion of the night. Ryan used our input and did a phenomenal job filling in the gaps. He perfectly curated the music to our crowd! Our wedding planner even mentioned that our dance floor was the most popping she'd ever seen! His MC'ing was also great! He made the night go smoothly and everyone had a great time. Ryan was great to work with: very responsive, professional, organized, eager to help, and made the process a smooth as it possibly could be. We will be recommending Ryan to everyone!! read more

I'm really thankful that we had Ryan as our DJ and emcee for our wedding and we truly enjoyed working with him. We had a bit of an unusual request as one of our friends was planning to DJ for a couple of hours during the open dancing of the reception. Ryan was beyond accommodating to our needs and was very excited for our EDM themed wedding. There were some minor miscommunications and Ryan cleared them up quickly with grace and ease. He saved the night when our friend got a bit too drunk and started playing songs that were not on our playlist. Ryan has positive and genuine energy and I think that's really important when it comes to choosing such an important role for your wedding. Ryan fulfilled all of our requests and he did amazing. He is dependable and responds quickly to calls and emails. If we have some other opportunity to use his services again we definitely will. We are super grateful that Ryan was a part of our special day. Thanks Ryan!!! read more

When we asked our guests what their favorite part of our wedding was, everyone said the music! Ryan is an incredible musician and created the perfect ambiance for every part of our wedding. He played live during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner, then switched to DJ for the dancing! He also learned a new song on guitar to play for my entrance at the ceremony (Shallow) which sounded amazing. One of the best decisions you can make for your wedding is booking Ryan! read more

I have been a Ryan Hiller fan for coming up on 10 years. We have seen him play many times over the years~ downtown, at the Belly Up, at Water Bar~ and he never disappoints. He is jazzy, rocky and folky with good stories to tell! read more

Ryan brought so much to our wedding! He was so professional and easy to work with and the live music during the ceremony made the whole day feel even more special and personalized. Ryan is incredibly affordable, especially for how much magic his services add up to your special day. I can't recommend him enough and my husband and I can't wait to see him next time he performs in our area! read more

Ryan was absolutely amazing. He is incredibly talented, very professional, and knows exactly how to read the room and engage his audience. We had him perform for our rehearsal dinner AND wedding. He was able to tailor his music to set the vibe appropriately and while both days had different kinds of music (which is exactly what we wanted), he was equally amazing. Both my entire family and my husband's still talk about how amazing Ryan was. We can't wait to book with him again. If you're looking for exceptional service, a high quality musician, and an event you'll never forget, seriously- look no further. read more

I had the opportunity to work with Ryan recently, and I can only tell from what I saw, he was AWESOME. Ryan has a musical talent that is next level. As a singer/songwriter, Ryan brings a soulful yet playful vibe to his show. He played only handful of songs from his catalog but they were a mix up R&B, New Orleans funk and Marvin Gaye smooth. He was extremely easy to work with and was accommodating at every turn. Ryan performed solo, but I would hire him and his band in a heartbeat. You can find his music @ Apple Music, Spotify and wherever downloaded can be found. Do yourself a favor and become a fan! read more

Ryan is an amazing musician and DJ. His music elevated our wedding to the next level. Our wedding procession was intimate and memorable. He emceed our wedding perfectly. Our guests were raving about our unique and special wedding, thanks to Ryan. Ryan was beyond professional, and he took time to meet with us to ensure everything was perfect. Look no further - he's the BEST. read more

Ryan was an amazing find. He is beyond talented. He put on a virtual happy hour for my team through video conference. The sound was so good and he had the lighting set up perfectly for the occasion. Our team members were able to make song requests and we felt as if were were together watching a great show from our homes. Ryan's voice and guitar skills are right up there with the best. Ryan is fun and has a great demeanor. He has made a whole new set of fans and I intend on recommending him to anyone who is looking for good live music. I can't wait to catch one of his shows live! Bravo, Ryan! read more

This guy is AMAZING! Honestly one of the most talented versatile musicians I have come across. If you get a chance to see him, make sure you check him out. read more

Ryan is a spectacular musician and an even greater individual. His originality, skill set and overall performances are ALWAYS AMAZING. He handles everything from a one man show to a full on performance and I've personally used him for my wedding and multiple other events. Everyone who hears him has to stop and take a moment to absorb the awesomeness he projects. Hire him, while you can still afford him, because when he goes big-time you'll be paying hundreds upon hundreds to see him perform. read more

Amazing Vocals, Talented with musical instruments, Great performer, in-tune with the crowd. We have used Ryan for all of our events that required musical entertainment. He is a music library. His ability to play any song requested is impeccable. He can do mash up of songs, songs from all decades, and the covers that he does sometimes sound better then the original. If you are looking for a stand up Entertainer/Musician then Ryan is your man! read more

I have been a fan of Ryan Hiller's for as long as I can remember - essentially since the day I met him 13+ years ago. I have seen him perform on a variety of stages ranging from quaint venues to full concert venues and I can honestly say he always delivers. I have also hired Ryan for a Corporate event for my business and my clients all had rave reviews. Not only is Ryan passionate and an amazing musician but he is all around a good person. He has a great energy and he is extremely likeable. In summation, Ryan can accommodate any type of event so you'd be crazy not to call him! read more