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About
Nominated Best Live Music by California Wedding Day 2026! Having played Carnegie Hall, toured Europe and collaborated with Björn Ulvaeus (Abba), David Grohl (Foo Fighters) amongst others, Derrick and Lovisa have gained the experience and understanding needed to create an exceptional performance! Dare to Love Music, a married duo of multi-instrumentalists and DJs, don't just play music they create moments!
As looping artists they are able to create a fuller band sound as well as roam around the event to break the ice and bring the love and connection.
They are servicing people who are looking for an extraordinary experience for their event, one that people will talk about for years to come! Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event or a celebration, we specialize in tailored performances that resonate with your vision.
Let’s create the perfect soundtrack for your special day!
Overview
Hired 24 times
Serves Los Angeles, CA
Background checked
4 employees
9 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Jacqueline A.
Feb 23, 2026
So professional, well equipped with great sound systems & lightings.Played a well coordinated personalized songs & music.What a great live performance by a soulful singer Lovisa and sax soloist Derek, very engaging & entertaining through the night. Totally grateful for DJ Lightning for making my wedding celebration even more meaningful & memorable.
Brendan M.
Feb 11, 2026
Derrick was a gem to work with! His DJ set along with his sax playing was an incredible combo for our event. He was the utmost professional before, during and after. Would totally work with “Dare To Love Music” again. Highly recommend!! A++
Richard G.
Dec 5, 2025
Dare To Love are a powerhouse couple! I have seen Dare To Love perform at different weddings and private events around Los Angeles. Lovisa has a beautiful voice and is always engaging with the guests. Derrick is such a fun dude lighting up the room, whether he's playing 2 saxophones at once or doing the worm in the middle of the dance floor! Both are extremely talented musicians and I feel like their love for each other is something special that radiates into all their performances and is hard to find. Derrick and Lovisa are amazing humans beings and it was a pleasure meeting them!
Carolyn J.
Jan 25, 2026
We couldn’t have asked for better music for our daughter’s engagement party. They kept the energy flowing all night, and Derek playing piano at the beginning while guests were arriving was such a beautiful touch. His saxophone serenades throughout the evening were unforgettable, and Lovisa has an absolutely stunning voice. Professional, talented, and a joy to have at our event—we’ll definitely be using them again for the wedding. ❤️
Patrick S.
Dec 12, 2025
The whole Dare to Love team was incredibly talented and looking back, the vendor with the most value of all that we hired to produce our wedding. They were a last minute decision but we couldn’t be more thrilled about signing them, and anyone considering mood enhancement for their wedding should put Dare to Love on top of their list. The Violinist for the processional set the mood, and Lovisa our vocalist was the best addition to our cocktail hours. Derrick The Saxophonist played impressively with the DJ set and was a favorite on the dance floor. Multiple friends asked how they can hire them if/when they get married. 10/10 would definitely recommend.
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our rate varies depending on the service (soloist, duo, trio or full band).
We currently offer a 15% discount on all our services!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We like to connect over a call to discuss the event details and expectations for the event for us to costumize it to fit your needs and vision with regards to number of musicians, type of sound equipment and stage lights required, preferred music style/genre and song requests.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Derrick studied Jazz Saxophone with a piano minor at the University of Miami as well as Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany. Lovisa has a bachelor in Music Production from Stockholm's Royal College of Music as well as an performing artist degree.
