Brian Ostrega, Violinist
Overview
I'm a professional violinist with over 15 years of performance experience. I currently perform all types of services, including weddings, ceremonies, wedding proposals, wine tastings, memorial services and more. I primarily perform classical but can perform pops tunes with my electric setup. If you're looking for an ensemble, I can hire out other musicians to perform alongside me for your event.
Reviews
78 reviews
Shalini D.
May 19, 2025Amazing Violinist
Brian is such a delight to work with! He did an amazing job! He was so prompt n even arrived earlier than we did ready to get setup !
He is well organized n very quick in responding back!
He was very flexible in suggestions for adding Bollywood songs n did a phenomenal job adding n bringing life of my milestone party! He has a nice growing catalog of Bollywood songs and did a fantastic job playing at the bday event. I highly recommend Brian to anyone looking for a professional violinist! My husband said to have kept him for the entire length of party! Very pleased with him! and he is easy to work with ! Good job n thank you !
Hired as: Violinist
Brian Ostrega, Violinist
Hey Shalini,
It was wonderful performing for you and your guests at such a momentous occasion! Can't thank you enough for the glowing review, I really appreciate it, hope to perform for you again in the future!
Brian
Loren V.
May 3, 2025The Absolute Best
We had the incredible pleasure of having Brian play at our wedding! From the moment he learned our carefully chosen playlist, it was clear he was exceptionally talented. His performance was so good! Our friends couldn't stop raving about it! He played our first dance and it truly made the moment unforgettable. His playing truly elevated the whole experience and added such a personal, elegant touch. Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend!
Hired as: Violinist
Brian Ostrega, Violinist
Thank you so much, Loren! It was amazing working with you to make the music and your ceremony so much more special - hope to perform for you again in the future!
Brian
Justin F.
July 15, 2024Extremely Good!
Fantastic ability, very flexible and easy to work with!
Hired as: Violinist
Brian Ostrega, Violinist
Thanks so much, Justin! It was great to perform for you, Marisa and your families. Hope to perform for you again soon,
Brian
Ivy E.
September 22, 2026Brian was amazing!
Brian was so accommodating, friendly and easy to work with. He communicates, and his music play was phenomenal!! So happy he was able to play our wedding!
Hired as: Violinist
Erys W.
September 4, 2026Accommodating
Brian was great and was very accommodating even when we had our mix up. Would definitely hire him again
Hired as: Violinist
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $200
Languages: English
Gig length: 40 - 120 minutes
What to expect
No matter what type of event I am hired to perform, I work with you every step of the planning process to get the music you want heard.
My most popular package, wedding ceremonies which last an hour, will include music performed for the following:
Prelude Music (as guests arrive): ~15 minutes
Ceremony Music: Group Processional, Bridal Processional, Moment of Unity, Group Recessional ~30 minutes
Postlude Music (as guests depart): ~15 minutes
My second most popular package is wedding proposals. I coordinate music and cues to keep your proposal to your significant other as much of a surprise you'd like. I'm hired for about 15 minutes to perform, once while the question is popped, and sometimes performing pops/love tunes after while pictures are taken.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
February 2027
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Arlington Heights, IL
May 2027
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Elmhurst, IL
October 2026
16
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chesterton, IN
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
Past booked events
October 2026
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2026
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Orland Park, IL
August 2026
28
Friday
Surprise
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
01
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Schiller Park, IL
July 2026
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
24
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Northbrook, IL
May 2026
22
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 11:00am
•
Wilmette, IL
February 2026
13
Friday
Retirement Community Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Geneva, IL
December 2025
31
Wednesday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Carpentersville, IL
13
Saturday
Surprise
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Chicago, IL
November 2025
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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La Porte, IN
08
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Beecher, IL
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Lemont, IL
October 2025
11
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Lemont, IL
September 2025
27
Saturday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Olympia Fields, IL
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 7:00pm
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La Grange, IL
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
St Charles, IL
August 2025
31
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Aurora, IL
25
Monday
Birthday Party
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Palos Park, IL
10
Sunday
Wedding Engagement
9:00pm - 10:00pm
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Chicago, IL
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Kansas City, MO
July 2025
31
Thursday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Chicago, IL
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Hickory Hills, IL
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
New Buffalo, MI
12
Saturday
Bridal Shower
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Burr Ridge, IL
09
Wednesday
Surprise
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
June 2025
28
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
21
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Chicago, IL
20
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Oswego, IL
May 2025
18
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Chicago, IL
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Orland Park, IL
02
Friday
Wedding Reception
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
April 2025
13
Sunday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2025
13
Thursday
Holiday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Geneva, IL
December 2024
14
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
October 2024
21
Monday
Cocktail Party
8:00am - 10:00am
•
Aurora, IL
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Oglesby, IL
06
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Naperville, IL
September 2024
07
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Merrillville, IN
06
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Glenview, IL
01
Sunday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
July 2024
20
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
3:00pm - 3:15pm
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Des Plaines, IL
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
June 2024
22
Saturday
Surprise
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Oak Lawn, IL
08
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Des Plaines, IL
03
Monday
House Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Lincolnwood, IL
02
Sunday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 8:30pm
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Addison, IL
April 2024
27
Saturday
Surprise
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Chicago, IL
06
Saturday
Surprise
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
March 2024
10
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Oak Park, IL
February 2024
14
Wednesday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Geneva, IL
10
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
09
Friday
Wedding Engagement
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
January 2024
13
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Hillside, IL
December 2023
25
Monday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Chicago, IL
19
Tuesday
Anniversary Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Chicago, IL
17
Sunday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Brookfield, IL
10
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
9:30am - 10:30am
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Des Plaines, IL
02
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Oak Brook, IL
November 2023
03
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Clarendon Hills, IL
October 2023
13
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Moline, IL
08
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Tinley Park, IL
September 2023
30
Saturday
Cocktail Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Skokie, IL
27
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Oak Brook, IL
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Itasca, IL
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Chicago, IL
22
Friday
Surprise
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
19
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
15
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Rolling Meadows, IL
August 2023
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Bridgeview, IL
09
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Buffalo Grove, IL
02
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
St Charles, IL
July 2023
22
Saturday
Surprise
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
June 2023
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Lisle, IL
May 2023
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Chicago, IL
19
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
April 2023
08
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Lake Bluff, IL
March 2023
30
Thursday
Virtual Event
7:30am - 7:45am
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Merrillville, IN
February 2023
10
Friday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Chicago, IL
04
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:00am - 12:00pm
•
Willow Springs, IL
January 2023
27
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
21
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lake Zurich, IL
13
Friday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
October 2022
22
Saturday
Wedding Reception
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Burr Ridge, IL
03
Monday
Personal Occasion
9:30am - 10:30am
•
St John, IN
02
Sunday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Fox River Grove, IL
01
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2022
17
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Barrington Hills, IL
August 2022
21
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
Tinley Park, IL
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
10
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Evergreen Park, IL
July 2022
27
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
June 2022
17
Friday
Wedding Engagement
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Glenview, IL
May 2022
23
Monday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
20
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
Elk Grove Village, IL
April 2022
15
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:30pm - 6:45pm
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Joliet, IL
March 2022
18
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Lincolnwood, IL
February 2022
26
Saturday
Baby Shower
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Oak Brook, IL
January 2022
29
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Chicago, IL
21
Friday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
December 2021
31
Friday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
31
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
23
Thursday
Wedding Reception
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Addison, IL
22
Wednesday
Surprise
9:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
18
Saturday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Riverside, IL
October 2021
22
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Arlington Heights, IL
15
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Palos Heights, IL
September 2021
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Frankfort, IL
10
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
Chicago, IL
August 2021
29
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Tinley Park, IL
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Tinley Park, IL
July 2021
31
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Maywood, IL
09
Friday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
08
Thursday
Surprise
11:00am - 11:15am
•
Chicago, IL