James Teal Music

James was nothing short of great for our event, he made the vibes incredible and showed true professionalism

James did more than play an instrument today. I booked him to play a single song and he brought his funky light-up violin and enthusiastically transformed a cold, imposing chamber in the financial district into a momentary place of warmth and magic, giving our family a memory we will never forget.

He was a consummate pro, good natured, understanding, and responsive from start to finish.

We booked James for our wedding this past weekend and we couldn’t be more happier! Everyone loved him and his enthusiasm. We are so happy he was able to make our special day even more memorable! Thank you again James!

James played for our wedding, at the church and for cocktail hour. After choosing a few key songs that we wanted to play in the church otherwise we let him have free reign. He is so very talented and knows how to read the room—he really kept our cocktail party lively and we could not have been happier to hire him.

James was an amazing performer. I cannot thank him enough for his professionalism and great performance. He was on time, dressed the part and more importantly played beautifully!

James was an absolute pleasure to work with. Showed up early, was professional and a fantastic Violin Player! He learned the songs in less than 24 hours to make sure the Bride was 100% hoppy. Highly recommended!

James is super talented and is able to truly play a variety of genres. We wanted a mix of hip hop, R&B, soul, and Spanish music such as baladas, merengue, bachata etc. played at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and he delivered. The attendees at our wedding absolutely loved him!

Best decision ever. Really made my small wedding special

James went above and beyond. We loved having him at our ceremony. Professional and talented.

James played for my surprise proposal to my gf. He arrived on time and we kept in touch every step of the way so that it went off without a hitch. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a violinist.

James was a truly amazing part of our wedding day!! Originally we planned for James to play at the ceremony of our big wedding but when covid cancelled our plans, we opted for a micro-wedding and were lucky enough for James to play the ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner. James is an expert at his craft and the music was not only beautiful, but also perfectly timed to enhance our special moments. He was very communicative throughout the planning and re-planning processes and even learned a song that we loved to play for the recessional. We really can not imagine our day without James (and our guests continue to sing his praises!)

I can’t speak highly enough of James. From booking to our wedding day, he made it all so easy. He is professional, talented, and was an absolute star on our wedding day.

Amazing

James high level of professionalism and concern to detail will make any day special. But what will put it over the top is his amazing talent and love for his art. It pours from his soul and made our day unforgettable!!

Thank you

James was hired for a surprise proposal, and I can honestly say that he made the event! His talent, professionalism, and his punctuality we’re far above average. The event overall was a huge success, but the one thing that everyone in attendance commented on specifically was James. Thank you James for making our proposal so special. We will never forget it!

James played for us for an engagement proposal. James was accommodating, professional, and recommended a perfect set list that made the night truly memorable. Would strongly recommend!

James played at my wedding proposal last night and he was great!!! Looking forward to using him again for our next event.

James did an amazing job at our restaurant. We booked him to play during our Valentine's Dinner service and he did such a great job. He played a wide array of different music all appropriate for the atmosphere and holiday. He was a great hit with guest.

James played for our wedding ceremony this weekend. He was punctual, polite, and played his violin wonderfully. We were truly impressed with the high quality of his music, and he added a great romantic feeling to our event. We would definitely hire him again for any future events. Thank you James!

We had a wonderful Christmas Carol program at our Church!!! Thank you Mr. Teal for blessing us with your gift!!! May the Lord richly bless you!!!

Everyone was very pleased with their performance. Arrived on time, performed the holiday music I requested. Will hire again

Amazing amazing amazing!

James did a great job. It was a for a surprise and he showed up plenty early. He helped work with few friends of mine also involved in the surprise to coordinate it. He was very responsive throughout the previous weeks during the planning process too.

I had a Central Park wedding ceremony, originally James and a cellist were supposed to play but a high chance of rain made planning a bit unpredictable. When we decided to have a backup plan of the musicians playing at dinner instead, James had prior commitments but found us an amazing violinist and cellist duet and was very communicative. When it looked like it was actually going to be a sunny day, James was able to play solo during our Central Park ceremony. Everyone loved him, his music, and he added a very romantic touch to a beautiful day. He was professional, had a lovely repertoire, knew exactly where to stand and where/when to play, and it was clear he has played at weddings many times before. He was accommodating regarding my often changing plans, and he coordinated with one of my bridesmaids and everything was just perfect! Thanks so much James!

James exceeded our expectations by far! We wanted something different for our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour and we got the right guy! James' sound was amazing and carried throughout the whole outdoor seating area. He has a great mix of classical, old school, and modern music in his repertoire in addition to being able to improvise and go along with many songs you may have on the dance floor. My wife and I strongly recommend him as he will be one of the best investments you can make for your event!

James was incredible at my friends Vlad & Katherine’s wedding I’m so happy we met and will recommend him to all of our clients.

I found James through GigSalad. I needed a violinist for my wedding ceremony. He was very responsive and when we connected on the phone to see if our personalities matched, it worked out really well. He's not just skilled in what he does, he's also very pleasant to work with. He's very accommodating and he gave me good songs recommendations. He can play old songs to modern ones. He even broke it out for me to do a pre-wedding, recessional, and post. He matched the songs very well with what we were expecting, and not only that, we asked him for some songs not within his regular repertoire and he kindly accommodated (with enough prep time for him, of course; we were very considerate about that). He was also available for me and my groom during the prep calls via Skype to plan out details. I so appreciated that. On the day of the wedding itself, even though there were plans we discussed, he was flexible to accommodate according to the needs of the moment during the actual event. For example, during the planning stage, I asked him to cut down on the recessional music (and he gladly accommodated) but it turned out that I walked too slowly and the path was longer than I expected, so instead of finishing the song, he went ahead and just repeated it until I reached the altar. James contributed a lot to making my ceremony meaningful, memorable, and special. My guests were also very impressed with his expertise and professionalism. I would recommend him any time to anyone. He's a great find!!!!

He did a fantastic job! Very kind and amazing at his talent. definitely recommend!

Great job!

James Teal was amazing, phenomenal, outstanding, and any other positive word you can think of. I highly recommend him for any special event. He will make you feel like your in a different dimension. He did WOW! I will be hiring him for more future special moment and will highly advertise him. James Teal you're the best you made our wedding feel like no other I've ever been to

James is such a talented violinist. I asked him to perform several pop songs for my proposal in Central Park and he did such an amazing job. His performance added a special touch to the whole event and was appreciated by my family and fiancée. James also made it a point to arrive early and plan things out before my fiancée arrived. I highly recommend hiring James for special events and occasions. You will have no regrets! Thanks again James!

I could not be more pleased with my experience with James. He was very professional and punctual, but most importantly he went above what my expectations were. I would highly recommend him. Very talented individual!

I hired James for a private performance in my home and he was amazing. He played all the right songs and was very receptive to everything we needed. I would definitely hire him again.

James was following the DJ flawlessly and we requested a very high energy and upbeat atmosphere. James delivered! He was able to switch up from subtle and formal to quick tempo and high energy at the drop of a hat. Great personality too boot...
Sincerely.. thank you James!!

Cannot say enough good things about James. We booked him to play alongside a DJ at a bar we rented out for my girlfriend's 30th party. James absolutely made the event. He was wildly talented and fun and really brought the house down with his playing. We had only told him a few songs that would be played but he was easily able to follow along with lots of top 40, hip-hop, EDM, and old school 90's dance hits. The party would not have been the same without him and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I never normally write reviews, but James went so above and beyond what I could have expected that I need to share. We had a very intimate surprise proposal on a rooftop in Time Square. He came early, looked very professional (suit and all) and played exactly what we asked without missing a beat. He literally brought the moment together! I couldn’t have asked for anyone better and would always reccomend him for anyone seeking a violinist for any event. Thank you, James!