Our Musicians
Led by pianist Sanford Guerrero, his curated collective of elite East Coast musicians blends timeless classical artistry with modern style to craft unforgettable, elegant live music experiences for weddings and special events.
Sanford Guerrero
Lead Pianist / Music Director / Founder
@pianobysanford on Instagram
Sanford Guerrero is a pianist and organist from the Philadelphia and South Jersey area whose musical journey began at age nine. Largely self-taught, his versatility was forged through years of school and church choir accompaniment, jazz ensembles, and continuous self-guided study. Since founding Piano by Sanford in 2017, he has delivered elegant, personal, and emotionally resonant live music for weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, and private functions throughout the East Coast. Influenced by artists such as Billy Joel, David Foster, Chicago, Brian McKnight, Jim Brickman, and Boh Cooper, Sanford moves seamlessly across pop, R&B, jazz, and classic rock — whether performing as an intimate solo artist or leading the ensemble.
Julie Myers
Contributing Musician - Violin & Piano
EBE Talent’s Imagine
Julie Myers is a lifelong multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who began performing professionally at age eight and earned the Helen Buckman Award for Outstanding Musicianship as a violinist. She has shared prestigious stages — including the Kennedy Center — with acclaimed acts such as Wynonna Judd and Little Big Town, and has been cast in leading theatrical roles in Into the Woods and The Music Man. Today she serves as lead violinist and keyboardist for EBE's Imagine, after previously holding the lead violinist chair in the internationally acclaimed Divine Hand Ensemble and touring with Nashville recording artist Liv Divine. Across violin and piano, Julie brings warmth, versatility, and an effortless adaptability to every performance.
Gabe Preston
Gabe Preston is a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, and a prominent fixture on the East Coast jazz and contemporary music scenes. He leads the Philadelphia-based creative fusion project GPS (Galactic Prism Sounds), and his collaborative credits include woodwind work with regional groups such as Stella Ruze and You Do You, as well as featured performances for WXPN's Key Studio Sessions. Paired with the piano, Gabe brings a warm, soulful tone that lends cocktail hours an effortless, upscale glow.
Ezgi Yargici
Contributing Musician - Cello
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An accomplished Philadelphia-based cellist with a global performance career spanning more than 15 years. Ezgi holds a Bachelor of Music in cello performance from Bilkent University and a Master of Music in cello performance and string pedagogy from Temple University, and has appeared in recitals at venues including Miller Symphony Hall. Equally devoted to the healing side of her craft, she also earned a Master of Arts in music therapy and counseling from Drexel University — blending high-level artistry with therapeutic expertise.
Lori Reed Younger
Contributing Musician - Vocalist
Lori Reed Younger is a versatile singer and actress from the Philadelphia area. A graduate of the University of the Arts, she holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Master of Arts in Music Teaching, and earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rutgers University. Her stage work includes performances with St. George Living History Productions and Twilight Productions, and she fronted the greater Philadelphia and South Jersey cover band "Down the Hatch" as lead singer. Her original musical, Paper Phoenix: A Modern Day Fairy Tale, was featured in the Philly Fringe Festival. On screen, her credits include The Phillie Phanatic Saves the 4th (as Agent Smith) and Living in 8 Bits.
Other Contributing Musicians
Mary Grace Agustin, Vocalist
Alexandr Kislitsyn, Violinist
Minette Manalo, Vocalist
Ricky Pena, Vocalist
Irina Rostomashvili, Violinist
Kyle Villarin, Violinist