Clea playing a cello on a rocky coast

Fine Tunes

Music for your Special Occasion

There is a thriving musical community in Bellingham, WA that supports and nourishes the talents of many local musicians. Clea and her musical comrades have been playing weddings and events in the Pacific NorthWest for nearly a decade. Their experience shows in the way they seamlessly integrate their live music into the festivities.

a quartet of musician plays in the background while a bride and groom embrace in front of a tree

Musicians for Your Special Day

Live music is the best way to make your ceremony classy and unique. Unlike most typical string ensembles, these musicians play all music from memory. This enables them to create a beautiful ambiance by being present in the moment.

Drawing from a group of passionate and professional musicians allows flexibility in booking and musical styles. These talented and thoughtful musicians rehearse and tailor their music to you and your ceremony.

Testimonials

We left all the music up to to her and it was perfectly in sync with our intimate ceremony. Clea and her fellow musicians are expert at reading a scene, there was not a dry eye in the house! We would recommend hiring her if you want one less thing to worry about on your special day.

-Rose and David Loetterle

My husband and I can't recommend Clea strongly enough! We have disparate music tastes and were having a hard time choosing the music for our wedding. We had heard Clea play around town and both enjoyed her music. Clea agreed to play at our wedding. She not only helped us chose music that we both loved, but her music created the perfect ambiance for our wedding. We are grateful to her for helping create the most memorable day of our lives. Clea has the perfect balance of kindness, creativity and professionalism that makes her an asset to anyone's wedding planning.

-Kira and Dave Swanson

I want to get married again so you can play at my wedding.

-Sarah Pudell
Cayley playing the fiddle with Clea on the cello

Songs to Sample

More songs can be found on Clea's Soundcloud and the Giants Causeway Soundcloud.

Cello Lessons

Please get in touch if you are interested in learning more about Celtic and Folk cello.

cello on its side
A group photo of the Autumn Divers, with Zach, Britt, Clea, and Sam

A Community of Musicians

These musicians are passionate about folk music—Irish, Scottish, Celtic, Americana, Old Time, Swedish, Norwegian, Shetland, Contra and many more; all cultures that have a strong tradition of lively and expressive music. Because they all learn by ear, they are always growing their musical repertoire and are happy to arrange special requests. Clea enjoys putting together unique collaborations of musicians for each event, to suit the needs of the couple both financially and musically.

Clea Johnson

Cello

Clea Johnson playing the Cello

Cayley Schmid

Fiddle

Cayley Schmid playing a fiddle

Aaron Guest

Guitar, Piano

Aaron Guest playing the piano

David Lofgren

Bodhran

David Lofgren on the Bodhran

Colleen Freeman

Fiddle

Colleen Freeman on the fiddle

Sam Vogt

Guitar, Mandolin, Whistle, Banjo

Sam Vogt playing the Mandolin

Zach Bauman

Mandolin, Guitar

Zach Bauman playing the Guitar

Collin Stackhouse

Fiddle

Erin Esses Lusk

Cello

Erin Esses Lusk playing a fiberglass Cello in the woods

Casey Connor

Multiple Instruments

Casey Connor playing a Mandolin

Channing Showalter and Annie Schermer

Fiddle & Vocals

Channing and Annie playing fiddle

Kera Newman

Fiddle

Kera Newman holding a pink flower
Clea playing cliffside

Contact Clea

For booking or lesson inquiries and prices.

Pricing is based on the number of people you want to hire and the amount of time you want music for.

Sample Booking

Seating music: 30 minutes
Ceremony: Processional, bridal march, recessional
Post ceremony music: 15 minutes


Location

Bellingham, WA


Phone

360 961 4661