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Lara Madden Violin

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5.0 
(24 reviews)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist
  • Travels up to 60 miles
  • $100-$300
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Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 Mvt. 1

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Bach Sonata in G Minor Adagio

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Overview

I am an experienced classical violinist who is open to performing in a wide variety of settings and genres. I received my Bachelor's degree in violin performance at Indiana University and Master's degree in violin performance at DePaul University.

Whether you are interested in live music for a birthday party or touching music at a wedding ceremony, I have an openness and dedication that can likely meet your needs. If interested in a violinist for all types of occasions please select "Get a Free Quote".


24 Reviews

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Ayse C.
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Ayse C. • December 20, 2024

Great musician

Lara Madden gave a solid performance, displaying good technique and a clear understanding of the music. Her interpretation was enjoyable and well-prepared.

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Violinist
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Adriana R. • September 23, 2024

Amazing!

Lara was amazing! My husband and I were so happy she was able to play for our wedding ceremony. She was kind enough to learn a song we requested. I would recommend her 100x times over. Will definitely book her again.

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Violinist
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Yetunde A. • August 30, 2023

Loved it

It was a pleasure having Lara at our event. Everything was perfect!

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Violinist
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Pedro • August 13, 2023

Excelent violinist. Professional, communicative, responsible

We contracted her for a ceremony wedding. She was on time, with high level of professionalism, always in touch, whatever song that with asked her to play, she did with a great performance. She did a awesome job to have a special time in the ceremony.

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Violinist
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Response from Lara Madden Violin:

Thank you Pedro!

Wonderful to be a part of your ceremony.

~Lara

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Cheryl B. • June 29, 2023

Perfect!

We had Lara play at our wedding ceremony. We were impressed from our initial interaction. She was patient and knowledgable. Then, her skill playing the violin was such a perfect touch to our special day.

If you’re reading this review, don’t hesitate working with Lara.

Hired as:
Violinist
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Cindy M. • June 11, 2023

Talented Violinist

Lara was amazing! Her musical talent was a perfect addition to our daughter’s wedding!

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Violinist
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Elissa R. • May 31, 2023

AMAZING entertainment! Very understanding and helpful!

Lara was perfect for our party. She came prepared, well dressed and kept her composure through all the chaos of the 100 people around her! She asked for requests prior to our party and was able to deliver on everything. Highly recommend! Would book her again in a heartbeat.

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Strolling Violinist, Violinist
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Ann N. • January 23, 2023

Great All Around!

I hired Lara to play at my father's memorial service and was very pleased. She was punctual (in fact, early), professional and extremely competent. The organist I hired was also very impressed. You won't go wrong in hiring Lara.

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Violinist
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David N. • January 8, 2023

5 star experience

Lara Madden is a suberb musician, wonderful to work with, pleasant, flexible, and diligent. We felt very fortunate to have had the pleasure of working with her.

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Violinist
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Anthony S. • September 25, 2022

Lara was simply AMAZING

Thanks so much Lara. I appreciate appreciate your talent and your patience.

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Violinist
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Response from Lara Madden Violin:

Thank you Anthony! Congratulations on a beautiful wedding!!

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Richard A. C. • July 23, 2022

Perfect in every way

Lara was very accommodating: working well with me to select appropriate music and being flexible about exact beginning and ending within an agreed time frame. Her repertoire is extensive and her musicality and technique excellent. Many people who attended our event commented on how much Lara's violin added to the overall mood and quality of our time together. In addition, Lara was very professional in her responsive communications and punctuality.

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Violinist
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Stephen H. G. • May 18, 2022

Highly Recommend

Could not ask more in terms of professional and creative. The music set the tone and conveyed what cannot with words. Much thanks

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Violinist
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Response from Lara Madden Violin:

Thank you Steve! A true pleasure working with you and playing for your event~

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John D. • December 12, 2021

Perfect Addition

Lara was an amazing addition to our holiday party. Everyone commented how nice it was and how talented she was. I knew it was a hit when one guest cried during oh holy night.

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Violinist
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Colleen C. • July 26, 2021

Perfect!

Everything was perfect. Communication, Playlist, accommodation of requests. Lara was wonderful, she was so sweet, showed up on time and beautifully played. We will definitely be booking her in the future. Thank you ,Lara!!

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Violinist
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Paige P. • July 21, 2021

Just Perfect!

Lara played for a few hours at our wedding. She was AMAZING to work with. She learned or already knew our requested songs, and several of our guests told us it was the perfect touch to our backyard celebration. I would recommend Lara a million times over. She was wonderful!

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Violinist
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Peter M. • July 9, 2021

Excellent work!

Lara was a great addition to our birthday party! I asked for an upbeat playlist and she did a great job of putting one together and asking if we wanted any special requests. Totally impressed!

Hired as:
Strolling Violinist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Jessica M.
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Jessica M. • June 28, 2021

Amazing job!!!

Lara recently played at my sisters bridal shower and she did an unbelievable job!! The music was beautiful and added the perfect touch to our party! She was extremely professional and punctual! Will definitely use her again!!

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Violinist
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Ashley M. • March 14, 2021

BEST ADDITION to any event

Lara played at our wedding, and she made the day spectacular. She was so accommodating and took the time to learn special songs we had requested. Our guests were blown away by her beautiful music. She was professional, and courteous. We loved having her be a part of our special day. Please book, you will not regret it!

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Response from Lara Madden Violin:

Thank you, Ashley! Such a true pleasure meeting you and your family. Best wishes!

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Migoyo • March 6, 2021

Amazing!!

Lara, was amazing. She made our event perfect. She was so easy to work with and so responsive to all our requests.

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Response from Lara Madden Violin:

Thank you so much!! Lovely to meet you and your partner.

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Arnoldo B. • December 26, 2020

Rolling with all the changes during a COVID wedding

Lara was super easy to work with and was such an amazing and gifted violinist. There were so many changes to my wedding ceremony and Lara just rolled with all the changes. We provided a list of songs we wanted her to play and she delivered! Most of the songs we asked her to play were contemporary/modern songs which sounded great on the violin. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Lara for your event.

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Violinist
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Response from Lara Madden Violin:

Thank you very much, Arnoldo! Lovely to be a part of your beautiful day.
Sincerely,
Lara M.

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Neil O. • October 11, 2020

Memorial Service

Lara added an element of elegance to the Service. Appreciated by all.

Thank You, Neil

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Violinist
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Emilia E. • October 3, 2020

Amazing

Lara is an absolute professional and did an amazing job at our wedding. Thank you Lara!

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Violinist
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Patrick C. • July 31, 2020

Wow! Amazing!

Lara was excellent! She is extremely talented and quite a professional. Her playing was great. We asked that she do some speaking/education between songs and she was wonderful, very personable.

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Violinist
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Barbara J. • October 28, 2019

Lara was great!

She has a wide selection and was very flexible. Hire her! You won't be disappointed.

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Strolling Violinist

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Price Range: $100-$300

Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes

Languages: English

What to Expect

One can expect a lively and friendly professional violinist. I offer a wide variety of styles and repertoire on the violin, so please be in touch about specific song or genre preferences. One can also expect that I will show up at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the gig.

About

Lara Madden, Violin

Violinist Lara Maria Madden has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. She is an enthusiastic orchestral, chamber, and solo musician. Lara served as Concertmaster with DePaul University’s Symphony Orchestra, as well as Thompson Street Opera Company. She has studied and performed music abroad, and in the summer of 2017, she attended Music Masters Course Japan, performing in Yokohama and Tokyo.

Lara has received numerous awards for violin performance, including a Jacobs School of Music Emerging Young Artist Award to attend Indiana University. Her most influential teachers include Guillaume Combet, Gerardo Ribeiro, Grigory Kalinovsky, and Olga Kaler.

Originally from River Forest, Illinois, Lara began studying the violin and piano at the age of three, and attended music programs throughout the Chicago area during her childhood and teen years. She is a firm believer in music fostering community wellness, and seeks to spread the joy of music with those around her.

Lara has a passion for physical fitness, and practices yoga and running in her spare time. She is a supporter of holistic health, and believes that there is a strong correlation between music making and physical and mental wellness.

Additional Booking Notes

I am not able to perform outdoors in weather below 50 degrees. Performing in cold weather can negatively impact the violin.

Services Offered

Violinist Strolling Violinist

Upcoming Booked Events

August 16, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony

Past Booked Events

December 19, 2024 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm Personal Occasion
September 21, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 24, 2024 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 28, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Anniversary Party
March 07, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Dinner Party
August 26, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 12, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Reception
June 23, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 10, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
May 27, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:00pm Dinner Party
May 13, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Reception
April 29, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
January 09, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
January 07, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Nonprofit Event
September 24, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 09, 2022–July 10, 2022 • 10:00pm - 12:00am Funeral/Memorial Service
June 04, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:00am Funeral/Memorial Service
May 14, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm House Party
December 11, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm House Party
August 13, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Anniversary Party
July 28, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Reception
July 25, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Bridal Shower
July 17, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 08, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Birthday Party
June 26, 2021 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm Bridal Shower
April 17, 2021 • 11:30am - 1:30pm Personal Occasion
March 13, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wedding Ceremony
March 05, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Birthday Party
November 21, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 08, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm Funeral/Memorial Service
October 02, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm Wedding Ceremony
July 30, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm Virtual Event
October 26, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Cocktail Party
November 11, 2016 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm Surprise

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