Bands, string quartets, and DJs built around your event. Booked and coordinated end-to-end, powered by LA's best student musicians. Always paid what they're worth.

Live Music for Weddings and Events in Los Angeles

Your connection to student music talent

Live entertainment from the best student musicians, curated and professionally managed end-to-end

Bands, string quartets, and DJs for your event. Booked end-to-end, powered by LA's best student musicians. Always paid their worth.

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Live Music for Weddings and Events in Los Angeles

Live Music for Every Event and Occasion

Wedding icon, Next Degree Music Co.

Weddings

Ceremony music, cocktail jazz, live bands, and wedding DJs.

Corporate event icon, Next Degree Music Co.

Corporate Events

Galas, launches, conferences, holiday parties.

Private event icon, Next Degree Music Co.

Private Parties

Birthdays, fundraisers, dinner parties, and celebrations.

Hotel and venue icon, Next Degree Music Co.

Hotels & Venues

Lobby jazz, poolside sets, bar lounge music, and events.

Testimonials

  • "As one of the managers & sole music organizers at Revival, I rarely get to work with groups as flexible and as passionate as Next Degree. They have worked closely with us for many months and we urge restaurants and bar lounges alike to give them a go."

    - Revival Bar and Kitchen -

  • "Excellent musicians with great instincts for the business of music; they were pivotal in the booking, preparation, and execution of a very successful performance at our venue. We will take every opportunity to work with them again in the future."

    - Ciel Media & Studio -

  • "Next Degree Music has been great to work with at Waterbar for our brunch live music on the patio. They are professional and always work within our parameters. This is one of our favorite groups to work with, both from an operations standpoint, but more importantly, from a guest enjoyment perspective."

    - Waterbar -

  • "Over the years, we have featured these musicians at both our lounge and cafe spaces, and we have been delighted by the feedback and compliments from our guests. Next Degree additionally brings just the right vibe to our private events and holiday event services."

    - Aracely Lounge -

  • "We loved having Next Degree Music at our annual fundraiser. They brought an incredible group who played music that was perfect for our event and atmosphere. In addition, they arrived early, and their professionalism was outstanding."

    - Hadassah -

  • "We've had the pleasure of having some incredibly talented musicians play on our garden deck during lunch service and our Wednesday Night Music Series. Next Degree has provided a variety of players coming through in groups as large as 4 and as small as a duet. The ensembles are professional and reliable, and we highly recommend this group."

    - Babette Restaurant -

  • "It has been a pleasure having Next Degree's jazz quartets perform at Old Skool Cafe over the years. The music brings an energy and warmth that fits perfectly with our mission, which creates a memorable experience for our guests and staff! The talent they've brought has made it especially enjoyable to partner."

    - Old Skool Cafe -

  • "We love partnering with Next Degree for lunch live music at EPIC Steak. Every ensemble they curate is professional and does a fantastic job selecting music that fits the specific environment of the venue. On the business side, they are seamless and strictly follow all of our restaurant guidelines. From the ease of the logistics to the incredible feedback from our guests, they are hands-down easy to work with and provide great music."

    - Epic Steak -

  • "Next Degree has been a phenomenal partner. The trios and quartets they assemble are incredibly professional and know exactly how to curate a sound that complements our relaxed daytime vibe and cafe ambiance. They are super respectful of our space constraints and volume needs. We highly recommend working with them."

    - Aracely Cafe -

Live music curation for events. Simple to book. Better for musicians.