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90 Violinists serving Lake Forest, IL

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Violin by Vicki

4.95 (18)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • $195 and up

Liliana T. said “Vicki was so great!! We loved having her as a violinist for our wedding ☺️ thanks so much! ”
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Quartetto Solo

4.99 (129)
Top Performer
155 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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 (75)
Top Performer
114 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $200 and up

Kaitlyn T. said “This is the 3rd year in a row having Brian play for the Valentines event we do every year for my memory care community. He is so friendly and the music always sounds amazing! He really helps to set... ”
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Julia Evans

5.0 (5)
10 Verified bookings

  • Park Ridge, IL
  • Violinist
  • 17 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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 ”
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Rachael Miller

5.0 (86)
94 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $500 and up

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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Rebecca Faber - Violinist

5.0 (9)
27 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

The Internationals

4.92 (190)
Top Performer
260 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • $100-700

Jose B. said “Exceptional experience. Definitely brought a level of elegance and ambiance to our dinner party that you simply can’t replicate. Professional, talented, and worth every bit. ”

Piotrowski Strings

4.99 (71)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

Kisava

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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. ”

Full Size Music, Even If I Play Alone

5.0 (12)
Top Performer
19 Verified bookings

  • Deerfield, IL
  • Violinist
  • 6 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

Iwona Augustyn, violinist

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Lucy B. said “Iwona's performance at our wedding was absolutely breathtaking. Each piece was played with grace, emotion, and perfect timing, creating a magical atmosphere that touched everyone present. Our guests... ”

Aviva Chertok Li

5.0 (30)
35 Verified bookings

  • Deerfield, IL
  • Violinist
  • 6 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

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

Nadia the Violinist

5.0 (14)
20 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • $250 and up

Jennifer C. said “She was great at communicating from the beginning (almost a year from our wedding date) offered to learn any song that she didn’t already know. She ended up learning a part of the devil went down to... ”

Grantova Violin

5.0 (7)
9 Verified bookings

  • Grayslake, IL
  • Violinist
  • 12 miles from Lake Forest
  • $200$ 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! ”

8 Bit Mike- Piano/Keytar

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Niles, IL
  • Violinist
  • 17 miles from Lake Forest
  • $250$ and up

Osvaldo P. said “He is college educated in music and you can tell. He performs a wide variety of hit songs. Nice guy too. ”

Jesse Gomez, Violin

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Violinist
  • 23 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Joan T. said “Beautiful music. Jesse is a talented violinist and I enjoyed his music. ”

Ashley Gomez, Violinist

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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...

Midtown Strings

5.0 (3)
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $500+

Jessica B. said “Natalie played the violin for our wedding ceremony. From the beginning Natalie was a pleasure to work with. She made her self very available to us and reassured us that we could contact her at any... ”

Violino Cantata by Carlos Chacon

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $250 and up

Dr. R. C. said “I had the most wonderful and memorable experience with Mr. Carlos Chacon. Although still very young, he deserves to be called a Maestro. His performance was impeccable. He plays the violin seamlessly... ”

Emily Suzanne Fischer

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

Violinist

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

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

Kimberly Bill - Violinist

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $150 and up

Brian C. said “Kimberly performed an excellent concert in our backyard in Hoboken. She was personable, professional, and generous with her time planning and performing. Her skills are top notch. She played... ”

Lara Madden Violin

5.0 (24)
35 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $100-$300

Adriana R. said “Lara was amazing! My husband and I were so happy she was able to play for our wedding ceremony. She was kind enough to learn a song we requested. I would recommend her 100x times over. Will definitely... ”

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Performing for nursing homes, schools, private events, weddings, and more, my philosophy as a violinist is to play my part in making our world a better place by...

Violinist, Ivory Stephenson

5.0 (13)
49 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Nate R. said “Ivory was a wonderful violinist and even helped out with the engagement preparation. I highly recommend her! ”

John Heo Music

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

Violinist - Ronald Gilbert

5.0 (4)
9 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300+

Unique L. said “Thank you so much Ron. It was great to have Ron play for my 32nd birthday party. His energy is great and he played wonderfully. I highly recommend him for your event. He was professional and... ”

David Beytas

4.96 (48)
78 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $250 - $2,500

Bobbi P. said “David was a delight to work with. Very professional, a gifted artist and a delight to work with. ”

SEPIA SOUND

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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... ”

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Quick facts for Violinists in Lake Forest, IL

56,350 quotes sent

In the past year, Violinists have sent 56,350 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 15,049 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.

Lake Forest ranks #18

Lake Forest is the 18th most popular city for Violinists requests in Illinois.

Popular events

Violinists are typically hired for Corporate Events, Wedding Receptions, and Wedding Cocktail Hours in Lake Forest, IL.

Illinois ranks #5

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

About booking Violinists in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest viola players and violinists perform everything from classical music to modern pop, rock, and country hits.

The cost for booking a violinist in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, IL area

These Violinists serve the wider Lake Forest and Lake county area and travel to Lake Bluff, Great Lakes, Fort Sheridan, Highwood, North Chicago, Mettawa, Bannockburn, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Deerfield, Vernon Hills, Park City, Riverwoods, Waukegan, Indian Creek, Gurnee, Mundelein, Buffalo Grove, North Brook, Northbrook, Wheeling, Glencoe, Long Grove, Techny, Gages Lake, Hawthorn Woods, Beach Park, Northfield, and Forest Lake.