Los Angeles · Southern California

Two pianos.
Audience-driven
requests.

Two pianos.
Audience-driven
requests.

LA Dueling Pianos turns weddings, corporate parties, and private events into the night everyone's still talking about. Your crowd picks the songs - we bring the entertainment. We work with all budgets.

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5 yrs

Sweeping LA by storm

1000s

Songs on request

5.0

Google rating

$500

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LA Dueling Pianos performing to a packed crowd at the Monster Energy stage

What you're booking

Your crowd writes the setlist.

Dueling pianos is live, interactive, and totally unscripted. Two players trade songs, roast each other, and take requests from the floor all night. Your guests aren't watching a show — they're in it.

Weddings

Cocktail hour to last dance — dueling pianos turn your reception into the party everyone remembers.

Corporate & Galas

Holiday parties, product launches, fundraisers. Polished, all-ages, and impossible to sit still through.

Private Parties

Birthdays, anniversaries, backyard bashes. Every song is a request — your crowd runs the show.

Venues & Bars

A recurring dueling piano night that packs the house and keeps them coming back.

See it to believe it

The room, on its feet

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The lineup

Meet the players

A roster of world-class dueling pianists, singers and multi-instrumentalists — each a master of reading the room and turning your crowd into the show.

Melissa Alcazar, Owner & Pianist at LA Dueling Pianos

Melissa Alcazar

Owner & Pianist

A CalArts-trained concert pianist, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Melissa blends world-class musicianship with infectious humor and fun. From performing as Disneyland's first female dueling pianist to entertaining audiences across North America, Quebec and the Philippines, to building a thriving online music community, she's equally at home rocking the stage with over 14 years of dueling-piano experience. Catch her live on Twitch and YouTube four days a week, taking your most outrageous song requests and turning them into your own personalized jingle.

Tom Bagley, Pianist & Entertainer at LA Dueling Pianos

Tom Bagley

Pianist & Entertainer

With more than four decades of entertaining audiences, Tom is a Southern California dueling-piano legend. A former Disneyland bandleader, longtime Shout House favorite and new Coach House favorite, his quick wit, massive songbook and love of audience singalongs make every show feel like one big party.

Adam Eros, Pianist & Composer at LA Dueling Pianos

Adam Eros

Pianist & Composer

Known for his hilarious showmanship, virtuosic improvisation, endless songlist and ability to make every crowd feel like part of the show, Adam doesn't just play requests — he turns them into unforgettable moments created special for you. A graduate of USD and Berklee College of Music, Adam brings a rare mix of world-class musicianship, quick comedy and love for connecting with audiences. With over 20 years as a dueling pianist, songwriter, composer and entertainer, he's in high demand, with music featured in television, film and No. 1 Billboard chart-topping, award-winning projects.

Bill Pomerleau, Multi-Instrumentalist at LA Dueling Pianos

Bill Pomerleau

Multi-Instrumentalist

A natural-born performer, Bill has been sharing his love of music on stages across the US and North America since he was nine years old. A longtime Shout House favorite, Bill brings the perfect mix of musicianship, infectious personality and effortless ability to connect with an audience through powerfully moving vocals, exceptional keyboard skills and stellar expertise on drums, guitar and bass. He's an award-winning producer and mixing engineer, and the most sought-after keyboardist in San Diego, CA.

Val Chaikin, Pianist & Vocalist at LA Dueling Pianos

Val Chaikin

Pianist & Vocalist

Val is an energetic performer with a diverse musical background and a talent for connecting with every audience. Whether she's delivering a heartfelt ballad or a high-energy rock anthem, she brings charisma, humor and unforgettable entertainment to every show.

What's different about LA Dueling Pianos

Masters of reading the room

We pride our show on the original concept of dueling pianos — authentic interaction, unique to each audience. No two shows are ever the same, because our players build every set around your crowd in real time.

Don't take our word for it

Loved by every crowd

5.0

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Real reviews

“We had the best time with Melissa and Tom and their dueling pianos for my mom's birthday! Every single person there had a blast. They were so professional, intuitive, and fun, and the songs were all great. Highly recommend!”
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Becky C.

Birthday party

“We hired Melissa and her team for my 50th birthday party and it was everything I could have asked for! The music was amazing and the energy they brought to the party could not be matched. Everything from our first meeting, to load in, to the show, to the strike, went without a hitch!”
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Jeffrey Schwartz

50th birthday

“LA Dueling Pianos played at a Taco Bell event that I went to and they were definitely one of the highlights of the night! They knew so many songs and they brought a ton of energy and humor to the show. If I had the chance to see them again I would!”
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William Bradford

Taco Bell event

“Melissa and her crew were Awesome! LA Dueling Pianos were our sole entertainment for my husband's 40th Birthday. They were so energetic, got all our guests involved and were hysterically entertaining!!!! I HIGHLY recommend them for your next event. Totally nailed it!”
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Lindsay Christianson

Husband's 40th

“My first time experiencing dueling pianos and they killed it! I saw LA Dueling Pianos at a big outdoor event with a huge crowd which they were taking requests from. It was crazy, from "Baby Shark" to Snoop Dogg! They played all and everything in between for hours! Will definitely try to catch another show.”
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andy quesada

Outdoor festival

“LA Dueling Pianos performed a show for an event of ours, and what a pleasure it was working with them! Very professional and very entertaining!! They go above and beyond to make sure you're getting what you want. I'd book them again in a heartbeat!”
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Aaron Quesada

King of Hammers

“LA Dueling Pianos is absolutely wonderful. Melissa Alcazar played piano and sang for my wedding cocktail hour.”
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Alyssa Tamayo

Wedding

“I cannot say it enough how Melissa made our event, in terms of fun, professionalism, talent and kindness. We saw her on the Queen Mary in Long Beach on New Year's Eve and were gobsmacked by her energy.”
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Tim Schneider

New Year's Eve

“The show is INCREDIBLE! The musicians are so talented and their range of musical knowledge is amazing. I highly recommend hiring LA Dueling Pianos for any event that you have.”
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Amy Priar

Corporate show

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Booking, minus the back-and-forth

Three steps to the party

01

Get your instant quote

Answer a few quick questions in the chat and see a real price in under a minute.

02

Lock your date

We confirm availability and details with Melissa, then hold your date.

03

We bring the party

Two players, all your requests, and a room full of people who can't stop singing.

Good questions

Everything you're wondering

Two entertainers on two pianos take live requests from your crowd and turn them into a high-energy, sing-along show. It's interactive, hilarious, and works for every age group.

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