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79 Violinists serving San Jose, CA

Isaiah Pekary (Violinist)

4.97 (24)
Top Performer
61 Verified bookings

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Violinist
  • 16 miles from San Jose
  • $425 and up

Marcia D. said “We hired Isaiah to play for our pre-ceremony, handle our ceremony music, and to play for our guests during cocktail hour. Leading up to the event, Isaiah was professional and communicative. Isaiah was... ”

Briana Di Mara

4.95 (19)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Violinist
  • 39 miles from San Jose
  • $300 and up

Eli M. said “Marvelous ,Was on time,very professional,Perfect perfect perfect all the way around.If I could I would write a post in the New York Times.I would refer to everyone. ”

Laurel Thomsen Violin/Viola Performance

5.0 (35)
Top Performer
65 Verified bookings

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from San Jose
  • $350 and up

Kim J. said “Thank you so much for a beautiful wedding duo! Thank you for performing Beauty and the Beast at 3/4 time for our waltz - that was ever so special. Having you and your husband there to celebrate... ”

SF Wedding Violinist

5.0 (22)
Top Performer
49 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Violinist
  • 39 miles from San Jose
  • Contact for rates

Ron C. said “I chose to surprise my girlfriend with an engagement ring while we were hiking by the water's edge overlooking SF. I hired Second Act to pretend to be a violinist practicing along the trail. As we... ”

Classical violin and pop performances

5.0 (5)
13 Verified bookings

  • Fremont, CA
  • Violinist
  • 16 miles from San Jose
  • $200 and up

Kayla T. said “Violinist was professional. Arrived on time and was very accommodating to our song requests. My kids loved all the K-pop demon hunters songs she played on the fly. The music was lovely despite it... ”

Professional Violinist

5.0 (5)
12 Verified bookings

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • Violinist
  • 22 miles from San Jose
  • $100-$300

Michelle L. said “Maya was absolutely wonderful! Her communication was efficient and clear, making the entire process seamless. On top of that, she is an incredibly talented violinist. Her performance truly elevated... ”

Violinist Beti

5.0 (15)
18 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Violinist
  • 39 miles from San Jose
  • $250-$1,000

Aasim Y. said “Beti was a perfect addition to our proposal. She was communicative and flexible—and was open to my input. Among other songs, her version of Encchanted by Taylor Swift brought the special moment... ”

SFWedding& Events Music

5.0 (6)
1 Verified booking

  • Oakland, CA
  • Violinist
  • 39 miles from San Jose
  • $400-2000

Olga W. said “Alise made my parents' anniversary truly special. I wanted to surprise them by having a violinist play the music that played at their wedding, in a local park - she was there set up ahead of time,... ”

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Quick facts for Violinists in San Jose, CA

58,039 quotes sent

In the past year, Violinists have sent 58,039 quotes to event planners.

4th most popular

Violinists rank #4 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 15,262 Violinist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

2 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2 days (on average) to hire a Violinist.

San Jose ranks #6

San Jose is the 6th most popular city for Violinists requests in California.

Popular events

Violinists are typically hired for Wedding Ceremonies, Birthday Parties, and Funeral/Memorial Services in San Jose, CA.

California ranks #1

California is the most popular state for Violinists requests in the United States.

Past events for Violinists in San Jose, CA

Beautiful Performance for Elopement Dinner Celebration!

Violinist

5.0

May 2, 2026

1.5 hour

We loved having Lilia play at our elopement celebration dinner! Her violin performance was absolutely beautiful and created such a special atmosphere for the evening. She was wonderful to work with, very professional, responsive, and accommodating throughout the process. She was able to play all the songs we requested and was very open to adjusting the setlist to match exactly what we wanted. Her performance was truly stunning, and we highly recommend her for any wedding or special event!
Event total

$100

About booking Violinists in San Jose, CA

Violin music can create a beautiful atmosphere for any special event. Hire a solo violinist to provide background music at your cocktail hour or dinner party, or book an ensemble of professional violinists to perform at your wedding ceremony or corporate event. Our San Jose viola players and violinists perform everything from classical music to modern pop, rock, and country hits.

The cost for booking a violinist in San Jose, California will vary depending on your event details, the performance length, and the musician’s skill level. Classically-trained violinists with more experience may charge more for their services. Contact the local violinists for hire above to get customized quotes for your event.

While browsing profiles for San Jose violinists, be sure to look through photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples to learn more about their style and setlist. Read reviews from past clients to see what other events they've worked at. Once you find the best violinist, request a free quote and discuss important details like performance length and breaks, song requests, and setup requirements. Clarify if a PA system is needed, like for an electric violinist, and who will provide it.

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Violinists serving the San Jose, CA area

These Violinists serve the wider San Jose and Santa Clara county area and travel to Santa Clara, Campbell, Milpitas, Alviso, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Silicon Valley, Mountain View, New Almaden, Los Altos, Mount Hamilton, Holy City, Redwood Estates, Los Altos Hills, Coyote, Fremont, Newark, Palo Alto, Stanford, East Palo Alto, Sunol, Menlo Park, Atherton, Morgan Hill, Portola Valley, Portola Vally, and Boulder Creek.