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84 Violinists serving Palatine, IL

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Brian Ostrega, Violinist

4.99 (77)
Top Performer
120 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $200

Erys W. said “Brian was great and was very accommodating even when we had our mix up. Would definitely hire him again ”
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Quartetto Solo

4.99 (132)
Top Performer
165 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Contact for pricing

Tracy L. said “Adrian's music was so lovely and a beautiful part of a perfect wedding. He is professional, kind, responsive, and a wonderful artist from planning to finish. He will forever be part of our... ”
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Violin by Vicki

4.95 (19)
35 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist
  • 5 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $195

Imma H. said “Vicki was fantastic! She played beautifully and really set the tone for our baby shower, received multiple compliments from our guests, highly recommend! ”
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Julia Evans

5.0 (5)
11 Verified bookings

  • Park Ridge, IL
  • Violinist
  • 12 miles from Palatine
  • $300 – $1,600 per event

Auden R. said “We played the Vivaldi 4-Violin Concerto as part of the prenuptial musical items for my daughter's wedding. Julia was one of the 4 soloists for that concerto, and she did a brilliant job on it. It was... ”
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Rachael Miller

5.0 (86)
94 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Contact for pricing

Paris said “Absolutely incredible, she played for our wedding the other night and everyone was RAVING about her. Super easy to work with. Love her ”

The Internationals

4.93 (199)
Top Performer
266 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist
  • 5 miles from Palatine
  • $100 – $700 per event

Michael H. said “Our violinist did an excellent job providing a perfect blend of romantic music for the background of our wedding and Oceans by Hillsong United for my wife’s walk down song. ”

Kisava

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $475

Joel W. said “Kathryn was so easy to work with, responsive, accommodating, and a wonderful performance! ”

Piotrowski Strings

4.99 (76)
76 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • $250 – $2,000 per event

Eric S. said “Piotrowski Strings never fail to offer the best communication, professional attitude, and beautiful sounds. We have used them for the last three years, and will continue to call on them in the... ”

Full Size Music, Even If I Play Alone

5.0 (15)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Deerfield, IL
  • Violinist
  • 11 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $150 per hour

Angela S. said “We hired Igor to play for our wedding ceremony entrance and could not believe how beautifully he played. The moment was already so beautiful and he somehow elevated it more, and made it feel... ”

Grantova Violin

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
11 Verified bookings

  • Grayslake, IL
  • Violinist
  • 16 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $200

Gabriella R. said “Working with Yulya was absolutely phenomenal. She is responsive, insightful, and incredibly thoughtful. On the day of my proposal, the weather was shattered storms and she was patient and... ”

Lara Madden Violin

5.0 (25)
Top Performer
36 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • $100 – $300 per event

Anelena P. said “We loved having her play at our wellness event! ”

Nadia the Violinist

5.0 (14)
20 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist
  • 5 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $250

Karina M. said “We hired Nadia to be our violinist for our wedding ceremony & cocktail hour and she absolutely crushed it. She was very easy to work with from the beginning and even went above and beyond to learn... ”

Aviva Chertok Li

5.0 (30)
35 Verified bookings

  • Deerfield, IL
  • Violinist
  • 11 miles from Palatine
  • Contact for pricing

Daniel K. said “Aviva made our engagement more beautiful by playing one of our favorite songs, beyond the violinist we even encountered a very special human being. She will definitely play on our wedding. I recommend... ”

Violinist

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Contact for pricing

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

SEPIA SOUND

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Contact for pricing

Debra D. said “Zara was fantastic...she played her violin with excitment and love! She is very talented and I highly recommend her to anyone! The guests loved her music and so did my groom and I. She's a beautiful... ”

John Heo Music

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $185

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... ”

Kimberly Bill - Violinist

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $150

Angela V. said “Ms. Bill was contracted to play at my wedding about 1 day prior, she was on time and prompt with setup and the specific songs asked to be played. Thank you so much for making my special day one for... ”

David Beytas

4.96 (51)
83 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • $250 – $2,500 per event

Tina M. said “David's beautiful, violinist performance for my dearly, departed, father's wake was gorgeous, elegant, calming. People were stating how nice & soothing, David's performance was. I even sat in the... ”

Emily Suzanne Fischer

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • $300 – $1,000 per event

Kellie M. said “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... ”

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Contact for pricing

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...

Jenna K, Accomplished Violinist

4.64 (7)
15 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $100

Rianna Y. said “Jenna played for our cocktail hour for our wedding and she was amazing! professional, great communication, she could play a variety of music & she really set the tone for a wonderful wedding... ”

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $450

Gabriel Z. said “We booked a string trio to play at our wedding and through and through they were fantastic. Not just the performance but their demeanor and positivity on a hot (as hell) day outside, the... ”

Violinist - Ronald Gilbert

5.0 (4)
9 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $300

Ericka K. said “He showed up very presentable! & played that violin so beautiful!!! My grandmother was so happy with his performance ”

Ashley Gomez, Violinist

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $150

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)
28 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $500

Jeff L. said “Rebecca put together a string trio for my act Cellophane Flowers. We did a quick sound check, rehearsed, then proceeded to get a standing ovation at the annual Fest for Beatles Fans which was held... ”

Violino Cantata by Carlos Chacon

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • 26 miles from Palatine
  • Starts at $250

Jazz L. said “Carlos was absolutely incredible! From the moment he started playing, his music created the most beautiful and romantic atmosphere for our wedding. He was professional, easy to work with, and truly... ”

Kami, Violin Performer

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Elburn, IL
  • Violinist
  • 27 miles from Palatine
  • Contact for pricing

Michelle S. said “Kami listened to every request and went to great lengths to make sure he provided the best! The music was so beautiful and all of our guests were impressed and loved every sound! We truly found the... ”

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Quick facts for Violinists in Palatine, IL

61,957 quotes sent

In the past year, Violinists have sent 61,957 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 15,785 Violinist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.9 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.9 days (on average) to hire a Violinist.

Palatine ranks #97

Palatine is the 97th most popular city for Violinists requests in Illinois.

Popular events

Violinists are typically hired for Birthday Parties and Dinner Parties in Palatine, IL.

Illinois ranks #5

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

Past events for Violinists in Palatine, IL

Valentines Surprise

Violinist

5.0

February 13, 2026

30 minutes

I engaged Michael K to surprise my date with live music. He was amazing and when he played Adagio from symphony #5 my date wept (Mahler). Thank you Michael for making the night magical
Event total

$180

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

The cost for booking a violinist in Palatine, 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 Palatine 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 Palatine, IL area

These Violinists serve the wider Palatine and Cook county area and travel to Rolling Meadows, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Inverness, Kildeer, Deer Park, Long Grove, Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove, Hoffman Estates, Wheeling, Mount Prospect, Schaumburg, Barrington, South Barrington, Apex, Lake Zurich, Forest Lake, Hawthorn Woods, Elk Grove Village, Riverwoods, Lincolnshire, Barrington Hills, Indian Creek, North Barrington, Roselle, Medinah, Des Plaines, Streamwood, and Itasca.