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Brian Ostrega, Violinist
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- Travels nationwide
- $200 and up
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.
21 Reviews

What an amazing job by Brian! He played the songs of my choice to just such perfection and they were a different genre (Bollywood)!! Everyone was super impressed and he made the proposal such an amazing time and event. I am so glad he was able to play at our event! Thank you so much and I will definitely be reaching out in the further!!! Amazing!!
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Zeshan! So glad I could make all your special requests happen for your beautiful proposal. It was fun performing for you, your family and fiancee - can't wait to work with you again in the future!

Brian was excellent! He played beautifully and went along perfectly with the plan for the engagement! He even stayed extra! 15/10 would recommend.
Strolling Violinist, Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thanks so much, Sricharan, it was wonderful to perform for your proposal to help make it all the more special! Huge congrats on the engagement, hope to work with you again soon! =]
Brian

Such a pleasure to have someone so effortlessly creative with what he does. He help make every moment spent worthwhile! He’s definitely someone you can count on to assure your event is entertaining with his musical talent!

Brian performed for my 75 person baby shower and he was incredible! I can’t wait for Brian to perform at all of my future events and recommend him to my family and friends !
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Hi Anastasia,
Thanks so much for the review - it was wonderful performing for you and your guests!
Hope to work with you again soon,
Brian

Mr. Ostrega was on point with my request of melodies for my cousin's service, very professional and very well executed. I received many compliments from the attendees. I would highly recommend Mr. Ortega.
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Ernie! Really appreciate the review, glad to add the whole package of music and professionalism for the service - many thanks again,
Brian
Brian was amazing! He showed up early to ensure that he was there in time for my proposal and made the day truly special. Shout out to Brian for continuing to play while we took pictures in 15-degree weather. I would highly recommend Brian to anyone looking for a clear communicator and someone to make your day special!
Strolling Violinist, Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thank you so much for the glowing review, Alex! I really appreciate it - congrats on your successful proposal, it was wonderful to perform for you both! =]
Take care,
Brian
Brian delivered an amazing performance for the cocktail hour of our wedding on NYE. We received nothing but glowing reviews from our guests. Brian was a true professional to work with, extremely responsive and helped ease our day with all the other things going on. He has a variety of songs/genres that he can perform and I would highly recommend booking him for your event.
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thank you so much Steven! I really appreciate it, it was a lot of fun performing for you and all your guests at your cocktail hour - hope to perform for you again soon!
Brian

Brian did an amazing job playing at my wedding. He is very sweet and accommodated all my requests!
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Hi Farah - thanks so much for the review, I really appreciate it! It was a lot of fun bringing the electric violin setup to your reception, it was wonderful to perform for you and your guests
Thanks again and take care,
Brian

Brian was an amazing partner in crime for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. I was celebrating her birthday which I then would secretly would turn into her proposal. Brian was flexible and went along with the whole plan starting with playing happy birthday, other celebratory songs, and then switched to “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” while I was proposing and continued to play popular romantic songs I requested and more. I highly recommend Brian for his talent as well as his kind and flexible personality. He really made my special night a dream come true!

He was very friendly and played beautifully. His talent shines, would definitely recommend him to friends and family.
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thanks so much, Jose, it was wonderful to perform for you, Kasia and everyone in attendance! Really appreciate it, hope to work with you again in the future,
Brian

We were fortunate enough to be able to enlist Brian to perform for our wedding ceremony. He was incredibly easy to work with when we were planning our ceremony - he was not only super receptive to any musical suggestions or requests we had (and he accommodated ALL of them superbly), he also had tons of ideas and suggestions when we needed them. When the big day came, his musical performance was just top notch. I can't say enough about this. We elected to go with just Brian (solo violin) for the event, and the effect was awesome. Our guests were blown away by his violin playing, and we're still getting compliments on what a great touch this added to our wedding. We cannot recommend Brian highly enough!
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thanks so much, Ken! I really appreciate it - and am so glad the performing delivered for the ceremony. It was wonderful to perform for you and your guests and for you and Adri's special day!
Thanks again,
Brian

Brian did a lovely job playing violin for my wedding. His playing was absolutely beautiful. The pianist and he played seamlessly together. The violin added such a breathtaking touch to the wedding ceremony. Perfection!
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thanks so much, Breanna - really glad to hear you enjoyed the ensemble and how we sounded. It was great to perform for you and your guests on your special day!
Many thanks again,
Brian

He was great for my wedding!
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thanks so much, Brittany, it was wonderful performing for you and your guests!
Congrats again,
Brian

Brian made my pre-proposal perfect, and even made the rest of the guests at the restaurant feel warm, welcomed, and special. Thank you for such a perfect evening.
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thanks so much, David! It was wonderful performing such a well-coordinated evening of music - really appreciate the hire!
Brian
He was exactly what I wanted & More!
Thanks for everything
Violinist
His performance was excellent and my guest spoke highly of him!! Thanks for entertaining everyone! You was the topic of the night.
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Shamek! It was wonderful performing for you and your guests - really appreciate the review, hope to work with you again in the future!
Brian

Brian was awesome, professional and brought class to our event. Being classically trained, he was versatile and performed Country Western and Contemporary arrangements. We would definitely book him again!!!!
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Hi D'Andrea,
Thanks so much for the glowing review! I really appreciate it - it was a fantastic time performing for you and your guests, love the song selections, looking forward to working with you in the future!
Brian

We hired Brian for our wedding this past weekend and he performed absolutely stunningly! He was our only musician at the church and you couldn’t even tell because of how amazing he sounded! He was very knowledgeable on catholic ceremonies which was also extremely helpful! Definitely would recommend!!! 👍
Violinist

We hired Brian for our wedding this past weekend and he performed absolutely stunningly! He was our only musician at the church and you couldn’t even tell because of how amazing he sounded! He was very knowledgeable on catholic ceremonies which was also extremely helpful! Definitely would recommend!!! 👍
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thanks so much for the review, Kristie!
Glad to be of help in the ceremony planning process as well as perform for the big day!
Thanks again,
Brian

Mr. Ostrega performed with excellence. The Birthday recipient had to hold back tears. Co-workers that we’re present continue to talk about the performance to-date. Exemplary Stroll!!!
Strolling Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Thanks so much, Patrick! So glad to have made the Birthday girl's day so special! Looking forward to working with you again soon - take care,
Brian

Brian did an amazing job for our outdoor wedding ceremony at Lake Katherine!! We couldn’t be happier with his performance and flexibility to possible changes due to weather. Brian did wonderful with our own selected songs for the intro, wall down the aisle, and outro. Brian even continued to play additional love songs for the full hour we had the area. His music helped bring the full event together, and he was so easy going to work with! Highly recommend hiring him for your next event!
Violinist
Response from Brian Ostrega, Violinist:
Hi Emily,
Thanks so much for the review! So glad to hear you enjoyed the performance. It was amazing to bring music to you and your guests on your special day - hope to work with you soon. Congrats again!
Brian
Booking Info
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
August 13, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 21, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Wedding Reception |
September 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 22, 2022 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Wedding Reception |
Past Booked Events
June 17, 2022 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
May 23, 2022 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Personal Occasion |
May 20, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 15, 2022 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
March 18, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
February 26, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Baby Shower |
January 29, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 21, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 31, 2021 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 31, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
December 23, 2021 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
December 22, 2021 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Surprise |
December 18, 2021 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Personal Occasion |
October 22, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Birthday Party |
October 15, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 11, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 10, 2021 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Personal Occasion |
August 29, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 07, 2021 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 31, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | House Party |
July 09, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 08, 2021 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Surprise |