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88 Violinists serving Chicago, IL

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Quartetto Solo

4.99 (129)
Top Performer
161 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $0 - $600

Candace G. said “Our violinist did an amazing job at our baby shower and added such a beautiful touch to the day. The music was elegant, professional, and created the perfect atmosphere for our guests. He was easy... ”
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Brian Ostrega, Violinist

4.99 (76)
Top Performer
117 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $200 and up

Bonnie K. said “Brian was great at his craft and so kind with all of us! Highly recommend him. ”
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Violin by Vicki

4.95 (19)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Chicago
  • $195 and up

Cristina K. said “Vicki performed at my dads memorial service she did a great job. Showed on time and played the songs I selected. ”
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Rachael Miller

5.0 (86)
94 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Ally K. said “Rachel made my wedding guests so happy. She was going from table to table playing the violin to our guests. They were in love. I’m Middle Eastern and I asked her a couple days before the wedding if... ”
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Julia Evans

5.0 (5)
11 Verified bookings

  • Park Ridge, IL
  • Violinist
  • 14 miles from Chicago
  • $300-1600

Clinton B. I. said “Julia was excellent. She arrived before time and the music was great. My guest enjoyed her. I would recommend her for any event. Thanks for the joyous evening. C. Blackwell ”

Piotrowski Strings

4.99 (74)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $250-$2,000

Natalie M. said “Anna was absolutely phenomenal!! She was so sweet and accommodating to work with. Hearing her even warm up the day of our wedding made me tear up! I received SO many compliments during the reception... ”

The Internationals

4.93 (198)
Top Performer
264 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Chicago
  • $100-700

Barbara S. said “Michael is a very talented violinist. He played before and during my granddaughters outdoor wedding. And then during cocktails after. It was the perfect touch for an enchanting day. ”

Kisava

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $475+

Jamie H. said “Kathryn was great to work with and was a beautiful asset to my wedding ceremony. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a violinist for their event. ”

Loren Plays Violin

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $150/hr

Leslie G. said “Loren was perfect for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! Our guests loved watching them play and said it was a perfect fit! We couldn't have asked for a better day and a better person to make our... ”

Iwona Augustyn, violinist

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Sam W. said “Iwona is a fantastic violinist who helped make my proposal even more special. She was punctual, communicative, and really understood what I was looking for. She played so beautifully and was able to... ”

Lara Madden Violin

5.0 (25)
Top Performer
36 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $100-$300

Ayse C. said “Lara Madden gave a solid performance, displaying good technique and a clear understanding of the music. Her interpretation was enjoyable and well-prepared. ”

Jenna K, Accomplished Violinist

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $100 and up

Anthony C. said “Jenna was a wonderful addition to our garden walk event. She arrived on time, was well prepared, and had a warm, professional demeanor from the moment she arrived. She performed for two hours in our... ”

Full Size Music, Even If I Play Alone

5.0 (12)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Deerfield, IL
  • Violinist
  • 23 miles from Chicago
  • $150 for the 1st hour, and $100 every next hour

Alaina R. said “Igor was a pleasure to work with! He was responsive to messages, showed up with more than enough time to setup so that he was ready to go for the booking stat time. The music was beautiful, and really... ”

Grantova Violin

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Grayslake, IL
  • Violinist
  • 39 miles from Chicago
  • $200$ and up

Sally G. said “Yulya created a beautiful sound track and accompaniment for a special event class at our studio, The Yoga Studio Effect. We can’t wait to have her back again soon! ”

SEPIA SOUND

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Michael S. said “words cannot describe how incredibly wonderful it was to play with Zara...her musical vocabulary is deep and wide...she effortlessly glides between genres like an Olympic skater...her tone is... ”

Ashley Gomez, Violinist

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $150 and up

I am a reliable, organized violin and piano teacher with over a decade of violin/piano experience and a strong academic background. I hold a B.M. in Violin...

Rebecca Faber - Violinist

5.0 (9)
27 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $500 and up

Stacy S. said “Rebecca is absolutely phenomenal. She worked with our DJ and played in sync, and people were floored. We had the best time ever with her playing-talent and coolness unparalleled. I would absolutely... ”

Violinist, Ivory Stephenson

5.0 (15)
51 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Trajan W. said “Ivory was incredible, considerate, kind, and excellent at the craft. My wife and I are very grateful to her. ”

Violinist

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Experienced Violinist available for any event, party, or concert.

Violinist - Ronald Gilbert

5.0 (4)
9 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $300+

Jon B. said “Ron played for a Memorial service and did a great job! He was easy to communicate with and followed through on everything we discussed. He did a wonderful rendition of Hallelujah which brought tears... ”

Emily Suzanne Fischer

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $300-$1000

Erik N. said “Emily has played solos, duets, and ensemble music in our Music Ministry at First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple for special Sunday services. She is a leader through her beautiful and... ”

David Beytas

4.96 (50)
81 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $250 - $2,500

Matthew L. said “We hired David for a surprise proposal at the Waldorf Astoria courtyard and he absolutely made the moment. He learned Kygo’s “Woke Up in Love” overnight, arrived early with a battery amp (no power... ”

John Heo Music

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $185 and up

Allan H. said “John was the perfect violinist for my wedding. He clearly practiced hard and performed beautifully in front of a large audience. He is charismatic and poised, and you'll be glad you chose John as your... ”

Violino Cantata by Carlos Chacon

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $250 and up

Brittany J. said “From day 1 Carlos was professional and communicated very well. Quick quote and even sent additional samples of his work. Very collaborative during the entire process. The performance was great and... ”

Kimberly Bill - Violinist

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $150 and up

Zachary K. said “Kimberly was nice, accommodating, friendly, and a great violinist to boot! We are so happy we hired her to play our wedding. She played multiple songs that we had requested for the occasion and was... ”

Aviva Chertok Li

5.0 (30)
35 Verified bookings

  • Deerfield, IL
  • Violinist
  • 23 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for rates

Georgia R. said “Aviva performed at a bridal shower/brunch and made our event amazing! ”

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $300-$100,000

I am an experienced professional violinist with access to an ensemble for hire. We can accommodate many events. Please contact ASAP in order to make your...

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • $100+

Hello! My name is Maddi, I am a violinist with a Bachelors and Masters in Violin Performance, and have been playing violin for over 19 years. I am experienced...

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Quick facts for Violinists in Chicago, IL

60,271 quotes sent

In the past year, Violinists have sent 60,271 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 15,489 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.

Chicago ranks #1

Chicago is the most popular city for Violinists requests in Illinois.

Popular events

Violinists are typically hired for Wedding Ceremonies, Birthday Parties, and Surprises in Chicago, IL.

Illinois ranks #5

Illinois is the 5th most popular state for Violinists requests in the United States.

Past events for Violinists in Chicago, IL

Talented and Professional

Violinist

5.0

October 11, 2025

15 minutes

Ivory was a wonderful violinist and even helped out with the engagement preparation. I highly recommend her!
Event total

$150

Amazing!

Violinist

5.0

November 15, 2025

2 hours

Adrian was a GEM! Don’t hesitate to book this amazing talent. My husband and I were celebrating our 40th birthdays & threw a Victorian Wig Party. Adrian’s talent was the cherry on top! He was professional yet charismatic, on time, and took into consideration specific songs we requested to make our event extra special. My guests were impressed and in awe! I would book him again and again! Thank you Adrian!
Event total

$450

Bridgerton Ball

Violinist

5.0

November 22, 2025

2 hours

Emily is truly a rare talent. Her playing is absolutely beautiful, and she has a way of captivating an entire audience with her music. I recently hosted a Bridgerton-themed ball for my sister’s 50th birthday, and Emily was incredible from start to finish—so responsive, enthusiastic, and genuinely committed to bringing the vision to life. She even went out of her way to learn several Bridgerton pieces for our cocktail hour and dinner, and showed up perfectly dressed for the theme. The violinist was such a key part of the evening, and I truly couldn’t have pulled it off without her! Thank you Emily! I really appreciate it!!
Event total

$300

About booking Violinists in Chicago, IL

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 Chicago viola players and violinists perform everything from classical music to modern pop, rock, and country hits.

The cost for booking a violinist in Chicago, Illinois 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 Chicago 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 Chicago, IL area

These Violinists serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Lincoln Park, Cicero, Irving Park, Oak Park, Berwyn, Stickney, Forest Park, Forest View, Elmwood Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Maywood, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Burbank, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Broadview, Norridge, Melrose Park, Evanston, Brookfield, and Skokie.