Music that makes the moment yours.
Original fingerstyle guitar for weddings, ceremonies, and celebrations. Ceremony hush, cocktail warmth, dinner music your guests can talk over, played live and tuned to your day.
Music for the days that matter
One guitarist, tuned to the moment. Every set is shaped to your occasion, your room, and your people. Tap any card for the details.
The moment, handled
Most couples plan their Eureka Springs day from hours away, and everything rides on it going right. Here's how Tim runs it.
He handles it.
Responsive from first email to final note. Couples planning from out of state call out how easy he is to reach and how smoothly the day ran.
He sets the tone.
Ceremony hush, cocktail warmth, dinner your guests can talk over. Volume tuned to the room, every time.
It's yours.
Original compositions your guests haven't heard a hundred times, plus your requests, learned with notice. Not a playlist.
Rooms you'll recognize
From the Crescent Hotel to vineyard barns and concert stages, Tim brings the same care to every date.
Hear it before you book it
Original fingerstyle pieces that move between melodic folk, jazz, new age, and moments that defy a label.
Tim's album Venture Out collects fifteen original instrumentals, from light jazz to melodic and near-classical pieces. There is power in choosing a path other than the predictable one, and that's the road this music walks.
Music that came out of a hard fall
More than two decades ago, Tim broke his left hand. The album Venture Out was recorded across the year of healing that followed, one piece at a time, as the hand came back. That's why the music feels the way it does. Every composition was written to uplift, and that intention carries into every ceremony, dinner, and celebration he plays.
Based near Eureka Springs, Tim performs across Northwest Arkansas and up to Branson, from the Crescent Hotel's Crystal Dining Room to vineyard barns and chapel lawns. For select dates he's joined by classically trained violinist Aviva Tu.
— Tim Hillwood
What the days sounded like
"My husband and I can't say enough good things about Tim! He was generous enough to travel a little ways away to play at our outside wedding in DECEMBER! The music was great, and his responsiveness and willing to accommodate went above and beyond! We highly recommend Tim for your special day or any other occasion!"GerelleWedding · The Knot review
"The background music you provided at my friend's Celebration of Life was perfect. Thank you for staying in touch throughout the planning process. I would highly recommend you to anyone with a need for background music such as dinner parties, holiday celebrations, outdoor gatherings."Nancy B.Celebration of Life
"His music has a way of engaging both your ears and soul. It's easy to lose track of time when he plays. His music is both soothing and exciting at the same time. Phenomenal musician, awesome person, thanks Tim for your music!"Tim SchragFacebook review
"He played music that added to the atmosphere of our show and encouraged positive energy in our space. He tastefully knew when to stop play and engage our guests. He was so pleasant to work with! I highly recommend his services for any event."Alys HansenFacebook review · Student Art Show
Good things to know
Do you play the ceremony and the reception?
Yes. Ceremony music, cocktail hour, and dinner sets can all be covered in one booking, with the tone shifting as your day does.
Will you learn our song?
Yes. Tim's sets are built on his original compositions, and your special songs can be learned with notice. Tell him what matters to you when you check your date.
We're planning from out of state. How does that work?
Most Eureka Springs couples do. Everything is handled by phone and email, and Tim stays in touch through the planning so the day itself runs without a hitch.
Is the violin duo available for our date?
For select dates, Tim is joined by classically trained violinist Aviva Tu. The duo depends on both schedules, so ask early when you check your date.
Do you play celebrations of life and memorials?
Yes, gently and often. Tim keeps the music tasteful and the details quiet so you can be with your people.
How far will you travel?
Tim is based near Eureka Springs and regularly plays Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville, and Branson. Longer-distance dates are considered, just ask.
Tell him the date. Tim handles the rest.
You send it. Date, venue, and the occasion, thirty seconds from your phone.
Tim replies. A quick back-and-forth on timing, sound, and the songs that matter to you.
The day sounds like yours. Live music at the right volume, confirmed and on time.
Prefer to talk? Call or text 970 403 4973, or email [email protected]
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