String Theory played at our wedding reception and cocktail hour. They were amazing!! This is a…read morevery talented group, perfect for such an important, special day. String Theory gets extra credit with me because I wanted them to play "I Got You Babe" as I walked down the aisle. They typically don't play contemporary music so this was above and beyond what they normally do. And of course I gave them about a week's notice to find it and learn it. But they did and it was amazing!! The pianist was willing to take time out of his busy schedule to meet with my friend who was singing Ave Maria, not once, but two times. If you want beautiful music and a professional group that truly enjoys what they do - book String Theory!!!

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

Thank you, Juan and "Cielito Lindo" for coming out to celebrate our Fathers 91st birthday. We…read moretruly enjoyed your music. We will see you in August.

Incredible. This family is just amazing. My boyfriend hired Cielito Lindo to come play at my…read morebirthday dinner and everyone was BLOWN AWAY. I was too enraptured to get much video, but the sound was as beautiful as the family. They absolutely made the night so fun and special not just for me, but the entire restaurant! Everyone was up from their tables dancing and laughing together. I Just can't recommend this group enough!!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!

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.

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!)

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.

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.

We cannot say enough amazing things about DJ Shane and Green Line Talent! From the beginning,…read morecommunication was fantastic, and they truly made us feel like we had a partner throughout the entire process. Shane was incredibly collaborative and really listened to what we wanted. He encouraged us to create Spotify playlists for inspiration and used them to curate music that felt completely reflective of us as a couple - from old-school '90s country to yacht rock during dinner. He even created a custom '80s and '90s family sitcom theme-song mashup for our family to enter the reception to, which had everyone laughing and was such a fun, personal touch. Once the dance floor opened, Shane's energy was unmatched. He was amazing on the mic, rapped, danced, interacted with our guests, and kept the dance floor going all night. He knew how to read the room while still making sure the night felt like us, and we received so many compliments about both the music and his energy. Ending the night with one of my all-time favorite '90s country songs, "Neon Moon," and then giving us an encore of "Sandstorm" at my drunken request truly made my heart so happy. Shane completely understood the assignment from beginning to end. We could not recommend DJ Shane and Green Line Talent more highly. He listened, collaborated, brought our ideas to life, and made our reception feel completely and uniquely us. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ!

DJ Zach and Green Line made our experience really easy. We appreciated their survey for us to fill…read moreout which helped us think of all the details we wanted to cover without us having to prepare it first. Zach was a kind and attentive DJ. He kept the party going, while still respecting our chill vibes. We had a few meetings beforehand, and if we needed more I'm sure he would have met. All of our questions would get answered promptly. I also found their pricing super comparable and fair to other local companies. They offer a lot which makes it easy to add on or take away what fits your needs. I would hire them again if I had another kind of event!

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!

Carlo's yelp post:…read more Less than a year ago we found ourselves in need of a guitar instructor to prepare our son for his pre screening audition and audition for the Indiana University Jacob School of Music. We were extremely lucky to have been introduced to Carlo. He was incredibly knowledgable and professional throughout my son's training. He always made time to work with our son (even when he was out of the country!) Carlo also went out of his way to reach out to the University to give a recommendation on our sons behalf. Long story short, our son has been accepted to the Jacob School of Music and he wouldn't have done that without Carlo. We cannot thank him enough for the time and dedication he gave to our son during the short period of time he had to prepare for his auditions. We highly recommend Carlo Basile.

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.

Our DJ Nicole did an awesome job at our wedding! Our dance floor was full all night, and everyone…read morehad an awesome time. She coordinated all of our speeches and first dances and always made sure to keep a pulse on the songs to keep people on the dance floor. Great experience with Music by Design. Only downside is they send SO MANY marketing emails! So glad my wedding is over so I can stop getting those - it makes no sense that they send emails to people who already booked their services!

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.