Helen Li Violin

Toronto, ON

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Travels up to 30 miles

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Overview

Located in Toronto, ON, Helen is a versatile violinist who has experience playing at over 50 special events around the Greater Toronto Area. She also runs her own teaching studio with 20+ students and regularly arranges and performs in solo, chamber, or orchestral events.

Offering Services:
- Ceremony music
- Cocktail hour
- Proposal
- Reception music
- Custom song requests
- Corporate and Private Events
- Baby showers
- Educational outreach


Reviews

1 review

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John L.

February 4, 2026

Wonderful Performance!

Helen brought so much energy and spirit to our event. She was a total professional very easy to communicate during the planning process. Her playing is soulful and included some amazing repertoire from classical to pop hits. Many of our guests asked me about her! I'd highly recommend Helen for your special event as she truly elevated and made the moment special.

Hired as: Violinist

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: Chinese, English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Whether it’s an intimate cocktail hour or a crowded gala, the audience can expect a performance that is interactive, polished, and authentic. I specialize in classical, pop, and jazz.
When you hire me, you get a partner who is invested in the success of your event.
Punctuality & Prep: I arrive early for load-in and soundcheck, ensuring everything is technical-ready long before the first guest walks in.
Adaptability: Last-minute schedule shifts? A change in the room layout? I stay flexible and calm under pressure.
Top-Tier Equipment: I provide amplification and backing tracks , ensuring the production value matches the quality of the performance.
Communication: From the initial inquiry to the final bow, I am responsive, clear, and easy to work with.
Every event is unique. I am happy to tailor my attire, setlist, and duration to fit your specific theme, whether it’s a black-tie corporate function or a backyard celebration.

About

Helen completed her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance at the University of Toronto along with a minor in history. She started violin at the age of 9 studying with the concertmaster of the Winnipeg Ballet. At the age of 15 she moved to New York and started studying with esteemed teachers at the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music before returning to Toronto in 2021. She has years of orchestral experience playing in concert halls around North America including Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Chicago Symphony Centre, Roy Thomson Hall, et. al. She has received multiple awards in the Kiwanis and North York Music competitions and believes a solid technical foundation will lead to long-lasting playing and musical enjoyment. She has also been a part of numerous string quartets that has received scholarships and awards to music festivals such as the NYMF and Quartetfest. Since 2024, she has been a part of GRAMMY U, the Recording Academy's membership program for emerging industry professionals and creatives. She believes music is not only vital to a well-rounded education but also a way to expand one’s interests and create a well-rounded person.

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Set list

Waltz in A Minor - Chopin
Ave Maria - Schubert
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel
Kamakawiwoʻole version
Baby Mine – from Dumbo (Disney)
Moon River – from Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen / Jeff Buckley
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Beauty and the Beast – Disney
Some Enchanted Evening – South Pacific
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – The Lion King
Birds of a Feather - Billie Eilish
Good Luck Babe - Chappel Roan
Never Grow Up - Taylor Swift
My Heart Will Go On – Titanic
La Vie en Rose – Edith Piaf
All of Me – John Legend
Canon in D - Johann Pachelbel
Everything – Michael Bublé
Sway – Michael Bublé
Be My Baby – Aaron Neville
For Once in My Life – Gladys Knight & The Pips
Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me – Gladys
Knight

Setup requirements

Power Outlet

Chair

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