To send a serenade (serenata) to a home, choose a musician online, enter the address, date, and time, pay 100% when booking, and share the songs you want. The money stays in escrow until the event, and the Serenattia team confirms the availability of the booking.
When you want to surprise someone who is in another neighborhood, another city, or you simply can't go, sending flowers is the first thing that comes to mind. But a serenade can do the same with far more impact: it arrives at the door, plays live, and is remembered for years. And today it can be hired from a distance, without endless calls or blind quotes.
Can you send a serenade the way you send flowers?
Yes, with one key difference: a serenade is a service, not an object. Instead of a courier leaving a bouquet, a group of musicians arrives at the place and plays live. That means you need to take care of three things: the musician's availability, the exact address, and the moment of the surprise. Everything else resembles ordering a gift online:
- You see options with their price.
- You choose the one you like most.
- You pay when booking.
- You set the date, time, and address.
- Someone gets a surprise.
You can compare profiles, genres, and rates in the musician directory, with no commitment and no exclusivity.
Step by step: how to send a serenade to a home
- Define who it is for and why: birthday, anniversary, apology, graduation, thank-you, or simply just because.
- Choose the genre: mariachi, trio, norteño, banda, rondalla, saxophone, violin, or marimba.
- Pick the musician: review photos, videos, description, and published price.
- Set date and time: think of a moment when the person is home and available.
- Enter the address with landmarks: street, number, neighborhood, cross streets, and how to get there.
- Choose the songs: three to five, with a special dedication.
- Book and pay: 100% is paid when booking and the money stays in escrow.
- Confirm with whoever will receive it: if you don't want to spoil the surprise, notify someone close.
If you still don't know which songs to choose, ask the musician what they usually play for that occasion. Many have packages or suggestions.
What if I'm not present? How do I know the musician showed up?
This is the most common question, and the payment system is designed precisely for it. 100% of the payment is made when booking and stays in escrow. It is released to the musician at the event, when the client scans the musician's QR code before they play. That is, the musician gets their money when they arrive and show up.
If you won't be present, coordinate it with the Serenattia team when booking. Beforehand, agree with that person and explain how it works. If the musician doesn't arrive, the payment is not released.
What details should you define for a long-distance serenade?
Who opens the door and when
Designate a contact person. If you won't be present, coordinate it with the Serenattia team when booking.
The dedication message
Write a short phrase for the musician to say before starting. Something like "This serenade is sent to you by your sister, with all her love" is enough.
Plan B
Agree on what to do if there is rain, traffic, or a change of time. A phone contact helps resolve unexpected issues.
The video
Ask someone to record the moment. If you aren't there, it is the best way to see it later and for the person to keep it.
How much does it cost to send a serenade?
The price depends on the city, the group, and the time. These are the lowest prices published today by musicians on Serenattia (October 2026), in pesos and before the service fee:
| City | From (MXN) |
|---|---|
| Puebla | MX$1,300 |
| Mexico City | MX$1,500 |
| Mérida | MX$1,700 |
| Cancún | MX$1,800 |
| Playa del Carmen | MX$2,000 |
| Toluca | MX$2,200 |
| Querétaro | MX$2,400 |
| Monterrey | MX$2,500 |
| Cuernavaca | MX$3,600 |
| Guadalajara | MX$4,000 |
These are starting rates, not a promise that every group costs that much. For more context on ranges, check the index of music prices in Mexico. A 10% service fee with a minimum of MX$200 is added to the musician's rate, which you pay separately; the musician receives 100% of their rate. If you need an invoice, the 16% VAT (IVA) goes on top.
Flowers or a serenade: when does each make sense?
They are not opposite options. They can complement each other, but each has its strength:
- Flowers: a visual gift that lasts a few days, easy to send and to display at home.
- Serenade: a live experience that is heard, recorded, and remembered; it creates a shared moment.
- Both together: a bouquet and a serenade on the same day add affection and surprise.
If you want something different, not the same gift as always, the serenade wins on originality.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send a serenade to another city?
Yes, as long as there are musicians available in that city. Check the directory, choose a local profile, and enter the exact address of the place.
When do you pay and when does the musician receive the money?
100% is paid when booking and the money stays in escrow. It is released to the musician at the event, when their QR code is scanned before they play.
What happens if I'm not present?
If you won't be present, coordinate it with the Serenattia team when booking. Beforehand, agree with the person and explain how it works.
Does the Serenattia team confirm the booking?
Yes, the Serenattia team confirms the availability of each booking.
Can it be invoiced?
Yes, it can be invoiced. The 16% VAT (IVA) goes on top of the amount.
Can I choose a genre other than mariachi?
Yes. Depending on the city there are options for trio, norteño, banda, rondalla, saxophone, violin, and marimba.