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210 Violinists serving New York City, NY

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Hannah LeGrand - Violinist & Singer

4.94 (46)
Top Performer
82 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $200+

Diana C. said “Hannah is the best! I'm so thankful I got to collaborate with such a talented and kind person. She was professional, and helpful from the very beginning of communication with her, to end of the... ”
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Felix Herbst

4.99 (57)
Top Performer
89 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $500+

Mike D. said “I hired Felix to play during my proposal, and he was absolutely fantastic. From the very beginning, he was highly communicative, professional, and friendly. On the day of, he arrived right on time,... ”
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Katsumi WF Music

5.0 (93)
Top Performer
174 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $500 and up

Hope said “Katsumi is one of the best! My guest love her. She brought a soft and unique sound to my client wedding, it’s a must that you need Katsumi at your events ☺️ ”
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Xinou Wei Strings

5.0 (47)
Top Performer
28 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $300 and up

Mark K. said “Xinou was a pleasure to have at our event. He truly made the night special and memorable. Was able to learn a couple of songs the day of and performed them flawlessly. Had the uncanny ability to... ”
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NYC Violinist Michi

5.0 (71)
Top Performer
122 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $200 -$5000 (solo - small group)

Ender said “Michi was absolutely wonderful at the holiday party held at 77 Hudson. Her mesmerizing violin performance created a warm and festive atmosphere that residents truly enjoyed. Her talent and presence... ”
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Sandro Ladu Music

5.0 (91)
Top Performer
165 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $200-1500

Karen C. said “He was outstanding. We want him again for next year. ”
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High End Violinist / EDM Violinist

5.0 (18)
Top Performer
27 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Omar R. said “Thank you Yut for making the proposal such a special moment. Everything was perfect that day and it could not have gone better. Excellent communication and playing skills. Yut was there at the exact... ”
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MikkiStrings

5.0 (11)
7 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $500/hour +. nyc and li only

Daniel E. said “Mikaila played violin at our baby shower and it was perfect! We could not have asked for anything better! The music was a highlight among our guests. I highly recommend her for any event! ”
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7th House Strings

5.0 (20)
43 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $500 and up

Michael F. said “Tiffany was wonderful and really made our event. She responded promptly, was non time, and played exactly what we asked beautifully. Thank you! ”
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Stephanie Strings

5.0 (139)
91 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Joyce D. said “Stephanie performed at a food and wine pairing event for Georgetown Day School parents, faculty, and staff. She's an amazing talent and was well received by our 300 attendees. She was a pleasure... ”
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Violin with Tahirah

4.68 (23)
64 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Adam Y. said “Tahirah helped to make my vision for my surprise proposal come true with her skillful playing. She was able to work with me to create a custom set list of songs ranging from modern R&B to more classic... ”
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James Teal Music

5.0 (55)
87 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $500 and up

Sadie L. said “I hired James and a fellow Cellist to play during my Ceremony outside. They did an absolutely fabulous job. It was everything I wanted and more. I would definitely hire him again! ”
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Gregor Kitzis Violin and Musical Saw

5.0 (22)
33 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Justin K. said “Gregor was a true professional from the start. He played multiple song requests for a wedding ceremony and played them all beautifully. He's a very talented violinist and he arrived on time and... ”

Adam von Housen

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
38 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $250 minimum

Ciara K. said “Where to even begin with Adam!? We hired Adam for our intimate Central Park ceremony, and it made the whole event special. Playing at Bethesda terrace, Adam filled the area with the most impeccable... ”

Alyssa Kim Violin

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $200 and up

Ian D. said “Alyssa was incredible from start to finish. I hired her to play our favorite song at Central Park when I proposed to my now fiancée, and she made the moment absolutely perfect. She was so kind,... ”

Monica Re Martin

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
5 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Custom quotes per event

Cesare F. said “Monica was an absolute pleasure to work with. Great communicator and very professional. Very fortunate to have found her for our Mother's Day luncheon event! Highly recommended. ”

Ayna Ivanova

5.0 (3)
4 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $350 and up

Jane said “Ayna was so professional, thorough, and her performance was beautiful. She reached out to me in a timely manner, sent me a sample of her work, and was very accomodating when I needed to change the... ”

Muse Event Musician

4.87 (11)
10 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $600-2000

Amanda M. said “Beautiful music. Very prompt. Annie was amazing. She is such a talent and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her! She played for our wedding ceremony. ”

The Capriccio Ensemble

4.94 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Barbara K. said “Natalie Kriegler performed eloquently as a Solo Violinist at a very special event for my family! I choose Natalie based on her expertise of a diversified portfolio of her music from Show tunes,... ”

Joana Kaimi - Event Violinist

5.0 (7)
6 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Maria D. said “Joana was such a great addition to my baby shower! So happy we decided to book her. She played beautifully! ”

Music By Gigi

4.97 (28)
11 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $400 and up

Dontae N. said “Gigi, I can’t thank you enough the engagement. Looking to do something for someone I care about that isn’t part of the norm can be a task. Well I decided on your services and I could not be happier... ”

Navid Kandelousi Violin

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $500 and up

Eddie C. said “Thank you Navid for making my event even greater than expected. Your attention to detail, customer service and most importantly your skill in your craft is far superior. Navid, was willing to extend... ”

Electric Violinist NYC

5.0 (12)
14 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $1500 - $3000

Sharlene A. K. G. said “We had the absolute pleasure of having José Lugo perform at our wedding, and he was truly phenomenal! From the moment he began playing, he created such a magical and elegant atmosphere. His music... ”

Natia Mag

5.0 (7)
11 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Gregory said “Skilled violinist and performer. The audience was highly impressed and Natia helped make my Mother’s birthday party a huge success. Her pieces are very versatile and she plays with enthusiasm and... ”

Classy Background Music

1 Verified booking

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $150/hr

I am a classically trained violinist, currently based in New York City. I can provide an extra touch of class to any party, wedding, gala, or event that you...

Tina Clara Lee

5.0 (3)
4 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Lucille M. said “I am the Director Of Music at a large, diverse Catholic parish in Queens. Tina has played for me many times over the past three years. She plays in our string trio, and has played equally well on... ”

Priya DeBerry the Violinist

5.0 (19)
23 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • $700 and up

Jalise B. said “Not only is Priya is an exceptionally talented musician, but she had the best playlist and was a great communicator. We loved working with her and she really set the mood for our baby shower! ”

Rebecca Cherry Violin & Electric Violin

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Tamsin L. said “Wow. Rebecca is incredible. We love working with her. Not only is she exceptionally talented, she is also beautiful, charismatic and professional - the perfect way to enhance any event. We have booked... ”

Matt Shredder

5.0 (28)
41 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Malika R. said “Everybody was impressed!!! My guests enjoyed his performance a lot!! I got a lot of compliments about him, everybody wanted to get his contact! I loved his performance and I actually couldn’t wait... ”

Julia Hoffmann

4.86 (14)
19 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

John said “We had Julia play at our wedding. She was very attentive to our wedding details, on time, communication was on point, and she played all of our songs so beautiful! Highly recommended! ”

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Quick facts for Violinists in New York City, NY

56,600 quotes sent

In the past year, Violinists have sent 56,600 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 15,092 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.

New York City ranks #1

New York City is the most popular city for Violinists requests in New York.

Popular events

Violinists are typically hired for Surprises, Wedding Ceremonies, and Personal Occasions in New York City, NY.

New York ranks #4

New York is the 4th most popular state for Violinists requests in the United States.

Past events for Violinists in New York City, NY

Highly Recommend!

Violinist

5.0

June 21, 2025

1 hour

We were so lucky to find Mark last minute for our early morning, wedding celebration this weekend! He was professional, easy to work with, communicative and played beautifully. His music added such a special touch to our day. Highly recommend him!
Event total

$150

The Best of the Best1

Violinist

5.0

August 10, 2025

1 hour

Really look no further- hes the best!! Extremely talented and worth every penny. He can play anything you want and he came prepared with speakers. Extremely professional and will only be using him for all my events!! Thank you Yut!
Event total

$100

Incredible performance!

Violinist

5.0

September 13, 2025

30 minutes

I couldn't have asked for a better violinist! Alyssa is incredibly talented and really personalized the experience. Made for the perfect touch. Highly recommend booking.
Event total

$300

About booking Violinists in New York City, NY

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

The cost for booking a violinist in New York City, New York 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 New York City 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 New York City, NY area

These Violinists serve the wider New York City and New York county area and travel to Long Island City, Delancey, Newport, Crafts, Jersey City, Market, Burlington, Chelsea, Hoboken, Tunnel, Greenpoint, Summit, Morton, Hilton, Warwick, Weehawken, Brooklyn, Union City, Sunnyside, Manhattan, West New York, Yorkville, Maspeth, Guttenberg, Ridgewood, Astoria, Woodside, Secaucus, Mount Sinai, and North Bergen.