Serving Sacramento · San Joaquin · Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Live music for moments worth celebrating.

Celebrate with live music from Melanie Stark. Tell us about your occasion, guests, and preferred date so we can explore the right fit for your event.

Illustrative private garden celebration with seated adult guests

Music that feels right for your gathering.

From an intimate celebration to a larger private gathering, begin with the atmosphere you want, the people attending, and the moments that matter.

Explore your event options.

Four starting points for planning music around your occasion.

Celebrations with Live Music

Planning a birthday, anniversary, or another special occasion? Share your plans and discuss a musical approach that suits your guests.

Illustrative private garden celebration with arriving guests
Illustrative acoustic music setup with guests at an intimate private gathering

Interactive Music for Your Guests

Ask about sing-alongs, requests, and ways for guests to take part. Listening and participation can be balanced around your gathering.

Seasonal and Themed Gatherings

A seasonal celebration or a meaningful theme can guide the conversation. Share your ideas so Melanie can discuss suitable music.

Illustrative cozy holiday gathering with adult friends
Personal planning conversation for a private event

A Personal Planning Conversation

Tell us about your occasion, location, preferred date, and guest count. Availability and event details are discussed before a booking is confirmed.

Make Your Celebration Feel Personal

Musician creating a shared moment with older adults

Your Occasion Comes First

Start with your celebration, guests, and the atmosphere you want to create.

Melanie Stark performing live music

Music with Room to Connect

Discuss the balance of listening, requests, and participation that suits your guests.

Interactive music performance

Clear Details Before Booking

Date, duration, setup requirements, repertoire, and fees are confirmed directly before a booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful answers for planning music at a private event.

What occasions can we inquire about?

Tell us about your birthday, anniversary, family gathering, or other private occasion. Melanie will discuss whether your plans are a suitable fit.

Can we discuss songs or a theme?

Share the music and atmosphere you have in mind. Repertoire and any special requests are discussed with Melanie before a booking.

Which areas do you serve?

Sacramento, San Joaquin, and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Include your event city so we can discuss travel and availability.

What details should we provide?

Share the occasion, city, preferred date, approximate guest count, and musical preferences. Phone is optional; our initial follow-up is by email.

Does an inquiry reserve our date?

No. An inquiry starts a conversation. Date, timing, duration, setup, repertoire, and fees are agreed directly before a booking is confirmed.

What is the next step?

Submit your private-event inquiry or book the one-hour discovery call. This page does not collect payment or complete a paid booking.