Elite Violinist and traditional Fiddler with a 25-year TMA Local 149 Union pedigree and a two-time North American Open Championship runner-up. Retired Secondary Music Educator of 30 years. Career highlights include performing with Shirley Eikhard in the NWT at age 12, a 10-show run in It's A Matter of Heart: Stan Rogers at the iconic O'Keefe Centre, and a tour invitation with Alannah Myles. I bring unmatched technical precision and deep Canadian heritage to every stage. Whether you need elegant, Bridgerton-style melodic pop covers for a luxury wedding gala or high-energy fiddle sets for corporate events, I custom-tailor each performance with flawless professionalism and elite artistry.
10 reviews
Rachel A. P.
July 2, 2025Added so much joy to our celebration.
Hired as: Fiddler
James W.
July 9, 2024Michelle was easy and quick to communicate with. When my other planned artist fell though I found Michelle. She came prepared and was vey accommodating to the event. She was superb with the kids and fun! I wanted upbeat Irish jogs and coastal music and she delivered. She even played happy birthday for the celebration. No hesitation to recommend her for your fiddle event.
Hired as: Fiddler
Fiddletyme
Thanks for the great review James. What a lovely fun day it was. Everything was just perfect 🥰
Katy M.
October 26, 2023Perfect for my Pirates & Wenches Party,
Great Irish jigs, etc….
Highly recommend Michelle!
Hired as: Fiddler
Patricia S.
May 16, 2023We had Michelle join us for our non-profit High Tea Mother's Day event and she won the crowds over. We were so happy to have her on board our vintage train as she preformed for each coach. Couldn't recommend her more, especially to the locals of Uxbridge and the Durham Region!
-York-Durham Heritage Team
Hired as: Fiddler, Violinist
Christopher G.
October 1, 2022My partner and I booked Michelle for our wedding and could not be happier with the performances and her contributions to our special day! She played the violin throughout the procession, during the signing and cocktail hour, and then switched to a rousing jigs and reels after supper before finishing off with a beautiful violin rendition of Wild Mountain Thyme for our first dance. Working with Michelle was always easy and pleasant. Will recommend her for anyone looking for a violinist or a fiddler for their event!
Hired as: Fiddler, Violinist
Fiddletyme
Ahhhhh! Very nice of the both of you! Thank you very much. Best wishes to the both of you!
Yours musically,
Michelle :)
Price range: $350-$800 : depending
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Very personable musician/entertainer for all kinds of events.
🎻 Hello there! I’m Michelle.
I am a Solo Musician, Entertainer, and Fiddler who absolutely loves performing in unique settings and helps hosts bring their events to life.
With over 49 years of experience, I know exactly what it takes to ensure you and your audience have a wonderful, memorable time.
I strive to ensure you the person who is booking me feel that I am giving 110% to ensure your venue or special day or momment runs as smootly as possible so the memories are cherished for being a perfect day. I know and you know there is no such thing as perfection. It's how lifes flaws are handled and improvised on the spot that make it a lovely day to remember. That's why you want someone with tons and I mean tones of experience like I have. As you already know my musical journey started at a very earily age of travelling to the NWT to play my first gig. It just so happened that Shirley Eikhard, who wasn't known as the brilliant, multi-Juno Award Winning Canadian Singer-songwritter who was famously inducted into the Canadian Songwritters Hall of Fame who wrote "Something to Talk about" was known yet. Of course I was 12 so I didn't really care at that point either. As I continued down the professional pathway of a TMA Union musician I had many great adventures.
My summers filled with Fiddle Competitions every weekend throughout the summer and fall in Ontario and Quebec and Barri Vermont but during the week in the summer I was hired to play at Christy Pits Park and High Park with the Harold Harton Orchestra to play for Square Dances which were free at the time to anyone who wanted to dance. Then every Wednesday we would also perform up in Muskoa playing at the Windamere House providing the same fun to people who were on the resort.
I am a North American 2nd Place Champion Fiddler (from the Shelburne, Ontario competitions), so I always strive for musical perfection—but always with a lot of fun and flare!
🥂 Perfect For Any Occasion:
Corporate Functions & Festivals 🎪Weddings & Private Backyard Celebrations 💍Senior Events & Kids Parties 🎈Holiday & Special Themed Events 🎄
✨ What I Bring To Your Event:
49+ Years of Experience: Total professionalism, easy communication, and flawless crowd reading.
Ultimate Versatility: Customized setlists tailored perfectly to your crowd's energy and vibe.
Pro Sound Setup: I provide my own high-end sound gear, perfect for any indoor or outdoor setting. [1]
💬 A Sweet Note from a Recent Wedding Client:
"Thank you so much for being a special part of our wedding day! We are incredibly grateful for the time, thought, and care you put into making our music absolutely perfect. Your dedication and attention to every detail meant so much to us, and your beautiful performance helped create memories we will cherish forever."
Courtney & Ryan 🥂
🎥 See Me In Action!
Please feel free to check out my Facebook page at "Fiddle Tyme Productions" to see my performance style and past event footage.
If my ideas and music appeal to your upcoming event, please click "Request Free Quote" above to check my availability. Here's to making your day unforgettable!
Yours musically,
Michelle
Can use a pick up or a mic for larger events.
Sunday
WEDDING EVENT
2:00am - 4:00am
Saturday
Wedding
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
90th B Day Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friday
Waterloo
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
6 week NEW Classes
4:30pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Baby Shower
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
Bruno Mars Concert
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Wedding Season
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sunday
Wedding Long Weekend
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
Rehearsal
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Teaching
4:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Wedding Season
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday
Girls Night Party
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Wedding
All-day event
Monday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Uxbridge, ON
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Friday
Cocktail Party
9:00pm - 9:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday
Uxbridge Trolly
11:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday
Studio 6 Leaksdale Loop Performance
11:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Fiddle Classes
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Marlyn Dennis Show
9:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunday
Uxbridge Trolley
10:30am - 12:30pm
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 8:30pm
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Uxbridge, ON
Tuesday
Violin/ Giddle Classes Teaching
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday
Reunion
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Peterborough, ON
Friday
30th Anniversary Party
All-day event
Friday
Folk Festival
All-day event
Sunday
Kids b-day
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saturday
Birthday House Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Kids Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Summer Music Camp
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Wedding
All-day event (Sat)
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Markham, ON
Friday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Uxbridge Christmas Home Tour
10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Stayner, ON
Saturday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 11:00am
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Pickering, ON
Depending on the performance the set list will include the hour or hours of operation.
I have many people who have influenced my love for music and performing. I love Alison Krauss; her beautiful tone quality is outstanding. I even use the same microphone she has used, a Shure SM58. Her attitude about how her instrument sounds within a band setting is an important standard to establish. When playing anything melodious, I always try to make my sound eloquent. To me, vibrato is a crucial part of the sound, but it should never be used enough to dominate it. Growing up, I listened to the Carpenters, and I feel the same way about Karen Carpenter's golden voice. I would listen to her songs over and over, and to this day, I still get that same feeling listening to her tone quality. It is just beautiful and iconic. I grew up in the Disco era, I absolutely love rhythm, funk, and a serious pulse, even though I play the violin and fiddle. Even when a rhythm is somewhat basic, it needs to be rock-solid because it is the driving force of any song or arrangement. Professional players don't play basic—they play solid. Jazz is a newfound love that I discovered over the last twenty years. However, I grew up listening to big band songs and arrangements because my parents remembered music from that era. I often thought I was born at the wrong time because I love the style of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and the Andrews (link hidden)ople might think that as a fiddler, my main influences would only be other fiddlers, but that isn't the case. My most important influence was my private teacher, who was like a second father to me. Victor Passowisty who taught me the Violin and how to play the Fiddle. But, he taught me to be a Musician first and a Fiddler second. I guess that is why I love all kinds of music. It inspired me to obtain a music degree and teach in a secondary school music program, where I always tried to incorporate my teenagers' personal music tastes into what they learned to keep them (link hidden)day, I still listen to (link hidden)91 daily. I deeply admire the improvisation involved in jazz playing, and I enjoy improvising over melodies myself. The more I practice this style, the more comfortable I feel taking solos in a band setting. The greats I will always enjoy include Miss Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Huey Lewis and the News, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, LeAnn Rimes, and Bruno Mars, just to name a (link hidden)y Corrections MadeSpelling: Fixed espically (especially), arra (era), arrnagement (arrangement), encorporate (incorporate), Leanne (LeAnn), and Glen Millar / Andrew Sisters (Glenn Miller / Andrews Sisters)
Depending on the location most outdoor settings would require a shady spot to perform. Most settings I can use just my Violin and prject the sound. Most other venues would require my Mic to be with a sound board and speaker set up. Obviously in a band set
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