Octavio Mujica is a Venezuelan-American cellist known for his expressive sound and versatility across classical, pop, and Baroque styles. Based in the Bay Area, he performs for weddings, private events, and concerts as a soloist or with ensembles. A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and recipient of the Latin Grammy Foundation Scholarship, he teaches with ELM (Enriching Lives through Music), an El Sistema–inspired program. Octavio brings elegance, warmth, and professionalism to every performance.
6 reviews
Krysalee R.
October 30, 2023Thank you Octavio for an amazing performance during our cocktail hour. He was professional, responsive and timely. He arrived early and really made the event special for our members. Highly recommend him!
Hired as: Cellist, Classical Duo
Ashley S.
June 6, 2023Ocatavio was the perfect addition to our wedding! He was easy and professional to communicate with, and made sure he knew what we wanted. Everyone was obsessed with him. He did a fabulous job and I’m so happy we hired him!!!
Hired as: Cellist
Nelson M.
June 8, 2021Great ambient music and professional appearance, timely and friendly.
Hired as: Cellist
Katie K.
December 18, 2020Octavia was a great communicator . He added a special touch to our daughters wedding .. very satisfied
Hired as: Cellist
Shantell S.
November 14, 2020Omg!! Octavio did an amazing job his playing really brought the vision I had for my ceremony to life. He worked with me to come up with a playlist that would really fit the mood of the ceremony ... it was absolutely perfect and I definitely be booking him again
Hired as: Cellist
Price range: $200-500
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
A very professional and talented cellist, enjoyable music, different varieties of music, someone who can adjust to their music style preferences.
Venezuelan-American Cellist.
I have been playing cello for over thirteen years. My passion for music started at an early stage when I got to play my first concert with an orchestra. El Sistema (music system in Venezuela) played a big role in my formation as a cellist. I always loved competing and also connecting with other fellow musicians.
I studied cello at the Simón Bolívar Conservatory for three years. One of the most important moments of my life was when I moved out to the U.S in 2015, since then I have received masterclasses with teachers from UCF, FIA, Eastman, UC, SFCM, and Stetson University.
I will continue my studies at The San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where I will be able to grow as a musician and as a cellist. I’m a very passionate and expressive player who is always on the look for musical projects!
I would usually need a chair, but I’m good as long as I get good instructions of the event and the expectations that I have to meet for the event.
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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San Francisco, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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San Francisco, CA
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Mims, FL
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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St Johns, FL
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Winter Park, FL
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Winter Park, FL
Can’t help falling in love with you
Yesterday
Beyond the sea
Fly me to the moon
Autumn leaves
Come fly with me
Blue moon
Havana
Señorita
Despacito
La bicicleta
Bailando
Bohemian rhapsody
Dust in the wind
Your song
She’s always a women to me
Let it be
Por una cabeza
A whole new world
Can’t you feel the love tonight
A thousand years
All of me
Someone you loved
Before you go
Photograph
Air in G
Winter
Bach cello suites
Canon in D
Wedding marches
Happy
Marry you
Beauty and the beast
Aladdin
When wish upon a star
Gabriel’s oboe
New York New York
Much more
I have been influenced by my cello teachers, and world class soloists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Rostropovich, Pablo Casals and Jacqueline DuPre.
I also get inspired by modern groups such as Two Cellos, The piano guys, Apocalyptica, Simply Three and Brooklyn Duo.
Chair
Cellist
