After the gig with Smokey Robinson <3
a little photoshoot
Playing with Margaret Cho @ Castro Theatre, SF.
Cocktail hour at The Westerfield Mansion, SF.
On the set of short film, "A Millions Time Before" by Barrett Edmonds.
Ecstatic to play Beethoven's 9th Symphony @ Grace Cathedral with Classical Revolution.
Manzanita String Quartet
Selfie at a wedding :)
Solo violinist for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties, and any other event you need some string music. I am happy to tailor music and style according to your event and I have a HUGE repertoire of music! I'm trained in classical violin for over 20 years while gigging professionally for 15 years. In addition, I have experience with session work as well as live concerts with acts that come through the Bay Area (Smokey Robinson, Margaret Cho, Roger Rocha of 4 Non Blondes, Honey Mahogany of RuPaul's Drag Race). I've played in some of the Bay's finest music halls including The Great American Music Hall, The Castro Theatre, The Swedish American Music Hall, The Paramount Theater and Cafe Du Nord.
16 reviews
Amanjot
February 16, 2026Erma is exceptional as a violinist and added so much beauty to our proposal event. Her performance was elegant, and perfectly timed, creating the exact atmosphere we had hoped for. She is incredibly professional, talented, and easy to coordinate with. The music made our special moment feel even more magical and unforgettable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to make their event truly memorable.
Hired as: Violinist
Erma Kyriakos
Thank you so much, Amanjot! I’m honored to be involved in such a beautiful event. Only the very best wishes for you and your new fiancée! Congratulations!!
Martha R.
November 7, 2025Erma was amazing! She added elegance and romance to our ceremony - she truly made it special! Highly recommend her for your next event!
Hired as: Violinist
Jill G.
November 4, 2025Erma was so easy to work with. She asked all the right questions and gave us a great range of songs to pick from. She played several songs for our wedding ceremony and it made it absolutely magical. Highly recommend!!
Hired as: Violinist
Dan A.
November 2, 2020Erma was great to work with—she went along with my crazy plans for the event, and provided a beautiful rendition of Disney's "Under the Sea" for us :).
Hired as: Violinist
Erma Kyriakos
Thank you for the kind words, Dan! It was such a fun engagement for me to be a part of!!
Amy G.
October 30, 2020We planned our wedding in two weeks. Having only communicated with Erma through email and one brief conversation the day before I was pleasantly surprised. I admit I didn’t have much of a direction with the music since we planned this so last minute. Erma knew exactly what to do. She even sent me over lists of songs to choose from which was very helpful. She was very professional, arrived on time, and she played beautifully. Thank you so much, Erma!
Hired as: Violinist
Erma Kyriakos
Amy, I’m so glad you enjoyed the music! Thank you for having me be a part of the celebration!
Price range: $350 and up
You can expect professionalism and attentiveness when working with me. I enjoy playing in all different types of scenarios and it is a pleasure for me to listen and work with you on how I can help create the vision for your event.
I have a Bachelor's of Music Education degree with a focus on violin and orchestral playing. I am an active member of The Manzanita String Quartet and Classical Revolution as well as a part time violin teacher. In addition, I also play in various local bands in San Francisco and have much experience doing session recording in studios.
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Petaluma, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Santa Rosa, CA
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Glen Ellen, CA
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Napa, CA
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Kenwood, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sebastopol, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Healdsburg, CA
Sunday
Retirement Community Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Santa Rosa, CA
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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San Francisco, CA
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sausalito, CA
Sunday
Wedding Reception
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Menlo Park, CA
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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San Francisco, CA
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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San Francisco, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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San Francisco, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Tiburon, CA
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 5:00pm
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San Ramon, CA
Monday
Graduation
9:30pm - 10:00pm
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San Francisco, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Muir Beach, CA
Tuesday
out of town
12:00pm - 12:00pm
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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San Rafael, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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San Rafael, CA
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Pleasant Hill, CA
Monday
Erma performing @ South x Southwest music festival
12:00pm - 12:00pm
Tuesday
erma gone :(
12:00pm - 12:00pm
Saturday
Erma out of town :(
8:00am - 12:00pm
My set list is curated for each event and I am happy to take requests.
In the past, I have played anything from classical to tango to pop to 60's music.
chairs with no arms (1-4 chairs depending on ensemble set up))
Violinist