Nadia the Violinist

Buffalo Grove, IL

$250 and up

Travels up to 20 miles

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Stand By Me by Ben E. King for Wedding Ceremony

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Halo for Bridal Wedding Entrance

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Heroes We Could Be by Alesso

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Can't Help Falling in Love

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Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour

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Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Performance

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Wedding Ceremony Performance

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Performing at my friend’s wedding

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Overview

Hi! I have been playing violin for most of my life and have a passion for music! I am an active first violinist in the Northwest Symphony Orchestra and we put on 5 concerts a year playing classical pieces.

I love learning popular, contemporary songs to play at weddings and events! I am always expanding my musical library to add new songs and show the versatility of the violin! I can add a classical or modern vibe to any event and take song requests to personalize your special day!


Reviews

14 reviews

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Kym B.

December 21, 2025
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Amazing Violinist and Great To Work With!

Nadia responded to all of our questions quickly and was super professional in all of our communication. And then, at the event, she set up her own equipment and went right to work without needing any prompting. She wore a lovely holiday dress for our daughter's Xmas wedding and played a wonderful assortment of songs that she and my daughter had discussed. Couldn't have asked for a better outcome!

Hired as: Violinist


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Natalie G.

October 10, 2025
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Nadia is great!

Nadia was great to work with! I had specific songs I wanted played during my ceremony and she was very accommodating with finding the perfect instrumental tracks to make my vision come true! Nadia had quick and thorough communication during the entire process.

Hired as: Violinist


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Karina M.

August 12, 2025
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Wedding violinist

We hired Nadia to be our violinist for our wedding ceremony & cocktail hour and she absolutely crushed it. She was very easy to work with from the beginning and even went above and beyond to learn songs that we requested that she had not played before. My husband and I couldn’t be there during cocktail hour since we had to take pictures but all the guests spoke highly of Nadia, how talented she was, and how much they enjoyed listening to her play. They absolutely loved her and we can’t thank her enough for being part of such an important day for us. I would highly recommend her if you’re looking for a professional and talented violinist! Thank you Nadia for making our special day even more special!

Hired as: Violinist

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Nadia the Violinist

Thank you so much Karina! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your special day!


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Jennifer C.

June 2, 2025
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Fantastic

She was great at communicating from the beginning (almost a year from our wedding date) offered to learn any song that she didn’t already know. She ended up learning a part of the devil went down to Georgia for my now husband to walk down the aisle to. Her performance was wondering and really made the ceremony!

Hired as: Violinist

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Nadia the Violinist

Thank you so much for choosing me to be part of your special day! It was my pleasure!


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Lola T.

October 31, 2024
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Terrific Experience

Nadia had a perfect song selection list that was exactly what we were looking for our wedding ceremony, private dance and reception. She played beautifully. She was very accommodating and learned how to play "Young and Beautiful". Our guests loved the magical touch she provided to our masquerade wedding. Her music made the night so much better. We highly recommend booking her for your special day!!!

Hired as: Violinist

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Nadia the Violinist

Thank you so much Lola! It was an absolute pleasure to play for your wedding!

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Booking information

Price range: $250 and up

What to expect

I will play popular songs to beautiful piano tracks which I play though my amp. I also have a pickup mic on my violin which I can plug into the amp to enhance the sound for larger events or outdoor ones. I have a list of songs I already know and am continuing to expand upon. If it is a special event, I will take song requests to perform at the event given enough time to prepare them. If a wedding, I can play a traditional classical pieces, Canon in D for example, during the ceremony. I am very flexible!

About

Hi, I’m Nadia! I’ve been playing violin for most of my life and have a passion for music! I play in a community orchestra and we perform 5 concerts a year! I also perform in violin recitals twice a year! I play at special events and weddings as well as public areas such as shopping malls and stores!

I am classically trained but play contemporary songs to beautiful piano tracks. I take requests and can learn songs relatively quickly! I love playing and want to bring joy to others through music.

Past booked events

December 2025

20

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Wayne, IL

September 2025

26

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Bloomingdale, IL

August 2025

03

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Fox River Grove, IL

May 2025

31

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Barrington, IL

October 2024

27

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Chicago, IL

September 2024

22

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Naperville, IL

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Evanston, IL

August 2024

31

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Antioch, IL

24

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Naperville, IL

17

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Chicago, IL

09

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 8:00pm

South Barrington, IL

03

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Chicago, IL

01

Thursday

Surprise

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Lake Forest, IL

July 2024

20

Saturday

Anniversary Party

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Oak Brook, IL

19

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Oak Brook, IL

June 2024

29

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Mundelein, IL

28

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Mundelein, IL

May 2024

04

Saturday

Personal Occasion

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Wheaton, IL

March 2024

28

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 5:45pm

Sycamore, IL

Set list

My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Nobody Gets Me by SZA
You Say by Lauren Daigle
Halo by Beyonce
Until I Found You by Stephen Sanchez
Golden Hour by JVKE
A Thousand Years by Christini Perri
All of Me by John Legend
Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis/Haley Reinhart
This I Promise You by N'Sync
Can You Feel The Love Tonight by Elton John
A Million Dreams from the Greatest Showman
Water by Tyla
What Was I Made For by Billie Eilish
Enchanted by Taylor Swift
Fortnight by Taylor Swift
Heroes We Could Be by Alesso
Remember by Becky Hill
Lovin On Me by Jack Harlow
Lil Boo Thang by Paul Russell
Wildest Derams by Taylor Swift
Viva La Vida by Coldplay
Don’t Stop Believing by Journey
Happily Ever After by Angie K and Jordan Fisher
California Gurls by Katie Perri
Dynamite by BYS
POV by Ariana Grande
Love Story by Taylor Swift
Give Me Everything by Pit Bull
Something like This by Coldplay/chainsmokers
Wake Me Up by Avici
Girls Like You by Maroon 5

Influences and inspiration

I love learning and playing contemporary songs on the violin, such as My Heart Will Go On, Perfect, A Thousand Years, Halo and Golden Hour, to name a few!

Lindsey Stirling has inspired me for years and continues to do so!

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