Dan Flonta

Dan Flonta is a very talented musician who always maintains a high level of professionalism. He is willing to be flexible and accommodating, and is truly a pleasure to work with. Thanks Dan!

Dan was absolutely wonderful to work with! For starters, he had an extensive repertoire with a great variety of choices (seriously...our processional song was "Ave Maria" and our recessional was "Don't Stop Believing"). He is also extremely flexible, he was totally open to playing on the beach (which in my experience is something that a lot of musicians will not do). We were also hoping to have one of our good friends sing a couple of songs at our wedding and he was more than happy to work with her to craft a beautiful harmony. Most importantly, Dan's playing was incredible and significantly contributed to us having the wedding ceremony of our dreams.

When I started to plan my surprise engagement, I knew I wanted to do something that was unique and special and knew I needed to incorporate “our song.” After some research, I decided that having a Violinist was the piece that I was missing. After working with a photographer for a few weeks and securing a location, at the very last minute I decided to change the location where I was going to propose to my girlfriend. I reached out to Dan in hopes that he would respond and he got back to me immediately. Planning a surprise proposal is nerve-racking on its own, but adding on the decision to change the location one week before was even more nerve-racking. However, Dan was able to put me at ease. Days before the proposal, I had a phone call with Dan to review my plans, and then followed up with him via email and sent the itinerary I created for the day, as well as the layout of the proposal. I was also coordinating with a photographer and Dan was fully onboard with my plans and coordinating with her, too. My preparation for the proposal was very precise and all of us needed to be at specific places, at specific times. This proposal was more than just booking Dan and having him wait on the beach for us to arrive. There was a lot of planning and preparation involved, and Dan was fully accommodating along the way. On the day of the proposal, Dan texted me throughout the day with updates of his location, and he even arrived early. When we got out of the car and saw Dan playing, it was absolutely magical – just like a scene from a movie. When we got closer and could hear Dan playing, it set the tone for the proposal and my girlfriend still had no idea what was about to happen! I asked Dan to play Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley, and as soon as he started playing – it was time to propose! Dan’s rendition of the song was beautiful. As I look back on all of the planning, nervousness, and actual proposal, I can truly say the experience would not have been the same had I not booked Dan. His professionalism, quick responses, and support of my plans put me at ease. Most importantly, his talented violin playing made my proposal a moment in time my fiancé and I will remember for the rest of our lives. For these reasons, I highly recommend Dan Flonta for any occasion.

We were very pleased with the music that was provided. It was exactly what we requested. Dan was very professional and easy to work with.

Dan played a secret engagement and then came back with his quartet for the wedding ceremony and was a hit both times. The latest, the ceremony, was outside and featured a mix of classical and modern arrangements and was highlighted by his arrangement of Led Zeppelin's Rain Song, which he had originally done as a solo and turned into a 4 piece arrangement. The guests commented on how amazing the music was and how well it fit the mood and the celebration. Dan is flexible, low maintenance and one of the few aspects of the wedding that I knew would go perfectly, and it did. Hire Dan with confidence and know that you're getting the best.

Had a great experience with Dan. He played my wedding ceremony beautifully. Very nice, prompt, easy to communicate with, and very reasonable!

Dan was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with! He showed up on time and offered exactly what he promised. I even requested a song that he didn't normally play and he was able to learn it and execute it perfectly! I would recommend him to any bride wanting traditional wedding music with a hint of personal touch for their wedding day. He always returned my e mails in a timely manner and his services were affordable and top notch! Thank you Dan!

Our wedding ceremony at National Seashore Marconi Beach with Dan playing was the perfect sound and mood we wanted and he adapted to the location and conditions with a professional manner! Thanks so much Dan!

I hired Dan to play at a memorial service. From start to finish the experience was excellent - far above what I expected. He is a real professional - on time, clear about what he needs and flexible. He is a beautiful violinist and truly moved our guests through his nuanced and emotive playing. Also, throughout the service Dan really listened and was fully engaged. Although it was a sad event, Dan made it special.

I hired Dan for a surprise proposal on the beach on a Saturday afternoon at the Cape. My request was complicated: I asked him to learn a new song, be as inconspicuous as possible while standing on the sand with a music stand and his beautiful instrument, and do it all without ever meeting in person. To say he is a professional is an understatement. He made the event perfect from timing the song amazingly well to keeping it together while my now fiance lost it once she heard what he was playing. I couldn't be happier with the result and couldn't recommend Dan more! Thanks again for helping us create a fantastic memory!

Dan's performance for our daughter's wedding was extraordinary. The selection of music from which I chose the pieces was varied and just beautiful and appropriate. All of our guests, even those without a music background, commented on how the violin added something so special to the day. I had envisioned that this music would calm me as mother of the bride and I was not disappointed!! As I was upstairs with my daughter as she finished dressing, the music drifted up through the open windows and was perfect. She had taken years of violin lessons and so this meant a lot to her.
We are so fortunate to have such talent available through the Conservatory and to have Dan as one of the violinists. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with him in planning this and to have him here on our special day!

I was looking for a violinist to play Bach pieces at a graveside funeral service on a Monday morning and was fortunate to find Dan's profile on the website. He was the perfect person for the job. He responded quickly to my request and was extremely accommodating to our needs.The service included four Bach solo pieces that he played with great expression and expertise. His playing added an extra degree of beauty to the occasion. Moreover, he is a very caring and respectful person. We were extremely grateful.

We hired Dan to play classical violin music at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He was absolutely terrific! Such a talented musician!! Made our wedding so special! Everyone loved having him there. He is a wonderful communicator and a lovely person!

I hired Dan to play the violin as a surprise at my 25th anniversary. The setting was in my flower/vegetable garden. Dan arrived earlier than scheduled and started playing as soon as my wife and I returned home. Dan was very professional and personable. The music was beautiful. Dan played longer than expected and I want to thank him again for making our night so very special. He was amazing! I will recommend him to everyone in the future.

I hired Dan as a solo violinist for a memorial service for my father. I found his video on the internet and contacted him by telephone. He was both compassionate and professional. He sent me an extensive repertoire list from which I chose 3 classical pieces which I knew my father would have enjoyed. Dan was punctual and courteous. His playing was exquisite and sensitive and created a poignant atmosphere for all who attended the service. I highly recommend him.

I hired Dan as a solo violinist for a surprise engagement proposal. He provided a very extensive repertoire to choose from, but he was also able to perform additional music that I requested. I'm not a musician myself, but I felt that the quality and beauty of the performance was AMAZING. I didn't get into too much detail on any exact musical arrangements, and he just made it work wonderfully. Furthermore, throughout the relatively short-notice planning process, he was prompt with communication responses and very accommodating, professional, and easy to coordinate with. This was especially tricky since I could not meet him before he started playing. I was naturally a little bit nervous, but I could not have asked for any better execution from Dan. My now-fiance was equally thrilled! We felt privileged to have a professional of his caliber help celebrate the occasion.