Matthew Burress

My earliest memory of providing music for a wedding was the hour I sat by the water’s edge at The Gordon Lodge in Door County, WI.  I was 16 years old, and from the Piano I found joy in shaping my compositions and choices around the varying energy of people as they moved from the ceremony to the reception area.

What distinguishes me as a musician is that I grew up in the hospitality industry.  I majored in music performance at college, and worked directly in sales as a postgrad.  It’s because of this background that I’ve earned a reputation as someone who can read the room, and cater to evolving energy levels at events.  

Weddings are where I come alive. I’ve played piano in the chapel, strummed guitar at receptions, sung 1st songs and father/daughter dances.  I’ve also officiated from the pulpit after setting my instrument off to the side.  I’ve MC’d, DJ’d and served on catering teams.  The privilege of being a part of creating one of the best days of a couple’s life is something I’ll never fully be able to describe, but it’s why I’ve worn so many hats in this particular field.  It is such a joy.