Dare To Love Music

$1000/hour

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Introduction

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 23 times

Serves Los Angeles, CA

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4 employees

8 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.

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Sara C.

Nov 19, 2024

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We LOVED hiring Derrick. Absolutely LOVED. We hired him for my husbands 40th birthday party which was Oktoberfest theme. I chatted with Derrick on the phone and immediately knew he was my guy. I explained I wanted Oktoberfest / Polka music for the first hour and then 80s / hits for the remaining 2 hrs. Derrick was extremely confident that he could do it. From the minute he arrived he was friendly, kind, professional, and had such a wonderful energy. Derrick DELIVERED!!!! We ended up paying for Derrick to stay longer because he was such a huge hit at our party. He played fantastic music, took recommendations, was approachable, and brought his Saxophone (which I asked for!) . Derrick blew us away and will be the only person I hire moving forward! We loved having him and he did amazing!

Details: Birthday • 26 - 50 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Casual • I'm flexible

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Reuben D.

Aug 10, 2024

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Derek did an excellent job playing during our wedding ceremony. Before we started he entertained our guests with some nice classics. Then the ceremony. It was beautiful. Thanks Derek!

Details: Wedding ceremony • 76 - 100 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • 13 - 17 years old • 12 years old or younger • Guitar • Piano • Covers • Outdoors

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가민 권.

Jul 21, 2024

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Dylan’s band played wonderful jazz music for our wedding reception. Guests were in love with it. Also punctual and very professional.

Details: Wedding reception • 26 - 50 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Band • No preference • Jazz / Blues • Banquet hall / ballroom

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Darpan K.

Jul 10, 2024

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Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • 12 years old or younger • Guitar • Vocals • No preference • Pop / top 40 • Outdoors

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Michael P.

3 weeks ago

Hiring Dare to Love Music was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They created the perfect ambiance—romantic, soulful, and unique. Lovisa’s voice is stunning and Derrick’s sax playing is electric. Beyond the music, they were so kind, flexible, and responsive. Our ceremony and cocktail hour were next-level thanks to them. Brides and grooms—book them now!

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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.

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