Stephen Spies Violin & Strings
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri (Violin Cover)
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole (Violin Cover)
All the Small Things - Blink 182 (Violin Cover)
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Canon in D (Violin Cover)
Sugar, We're Going Down - Fallout Boy (Violin Cover)
Overview
Stephen Spies is an Emmy Award–winning musician who has played violin since age five. Based in the Los Angeles area, he provides live violin music for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours, performing everything from timeless classics and romantic favorites to pop-punk and EDM hits reimagined with a classical touch. His performances bring a personal soundtrack to your celebration, from your walk down the aisle to drinks with your favorite people
Reviews
5 reviews
Kirsten K.
October 8, 2026Amazing and So Special to Our Wedding!
We loved having Stephen play at our wedding this year in April! He did violin covers of all of our favorite songs, which made the music feel so personal and special to us. He sounded amazing, and our guests kept telling us afterward how good he was and how much they enjoyed the music!
Stephen was also super easy to work with and did a great job bringing our song requests to life. We’re so glad we chose him for our wedding and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a violinist for their special day!
Hired as: Violinist
Stephen Spies Violin & Strings
Thank you so much Kirsten! Loved getting to play for your wedding!
Monica H.
September 20, 2026Fantastic musician, thank you!
I could not find the instrumental version of a song I wanted to walk down the aisle for my wedding. I reached out to Stephen, who gave me the most incredible instrumental version of the song! He turned it around so quickly & I wouldn't have had this song for such a special moment without him. Thank you, Stephen!
Hired as: Violinist
Stephen Spies Violin & Strings
Thank you Monica!!!
Heather L.
September 20, 2026Amazing musician, professional, and human
My husband and I hired Stephen to play as a string duet at my Tahoe outdoor wedding. Stephen is one of those special musicians that checks all the boxes-- he's professional, organized, on time, goes above and beyond, has a wonderful attitude and above all, is wildly talented! He serenaded guests before our ceremony and was able to come up with a string rendition of "Here comes the sun" as I walked down the aisle. I adore Stephen and cannot recommend him highly enough!
Hired as: Classical Duo, Violinist
Stephen Spies Violin & Strings
Thank you Heather!!!
Zeb Z.
September 20, 2026Amazing Musician. Versatile. Professional.
Stephen performed violin as part of a strolling duo in my wedding procession. The music was beautiful and set such a sweet and loving mood for the wedding ceremony. He was easy to communicate with and needed very little guidance to perfectly execute the vision.
Hired as: Strolling Violinist, Violinist
Stephen Spies Violin & Strings
Loved being a part of your wedding!
Rebecca H.
September 20, 2026Beautiful!!!
Stephen played our ceremony and it was BEAUTIFUL!!!
Hired as: Violinist
Stephen Spies Violin & Strings
Thank you!!!
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $400
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial general liability insurance with $1 million in coverage per occurrence and a $2 million annual aggregate limit. Certificate of insurance available upon request.
What to expect
As part of my services, I create beautiful custom violin and piano arrangements of any song you choose, making your favorite music a personal part of your celebration.
You can expect expressive live violin accompanied by piano backing tracks I create, with music tailored to each part of your event. From romantic ceremony music to upbeat pop and rock covers during cocktail hour, I’ll help create an atmosphere that feels personal and keeps your guests engaged.
Before your event, we’ll talk through your musical preferences, special requests, and timeline. I’m happy to help you choose songs for key moments and coordinate with your planner or venue so that the music fits naturally into the day.
My repertoire ranges from classical pieces and timeless love songs to ’70s and ’80s favorites and modern hits. Whether you want an elegant background soundtrack or a lively performance featuring songs everyone recognizes, I’ll shape the set around your vision.
As an Emmy Award–winning musician who has performed at dozens of weddings around Los Angeles, I bring years of professional experience and close attention to detail. My goal is to make the music an easy, enjoyable part of planning—and one of the parts of your celebration you and your guests remember.
About
I'm Stephen Spies, an Emmy Award–winning musician based in Redondo Beach. I've been playing violin since I was five, studied music at UCLA, and have performed at dozens of weddings throughout Los Angeles. I love helping couples find the music that feels like them—from a meaningful walk down the aisle to a joyful ceremony send-off and a lively cocktail hour.
My musical background brings together classical training and a love of pop, rock, film music, and unexpected covers. Whether you're drawn to timeless wedding favorites, romantic ballads, ’70s and ’80s classics, or the songs you grew up singing along to, my goal is to bring personality and warmth to your celebration.
Having played so many weddings, I understand how much the little details matter—the timing of an entrance, the energy as you walk back down the aisle together, and the atmosphere as your guests gather. I bring care, musical versatility, and years of professional experience to every performance, with the goal of making your day feel personal, relaxed, and full of music you love.
Additional booking notes
I bring all of my own performance equipment, including my violin, a speaker for piano accompaniment playback, and amplification for my violin when needed. I’ll coordinate with you or your venue ahead of time to confirm the setup location, power access, and any sound requirements.
If you’re interested in additional services, I can also help with sound for your ceremony and music playback throughout the rest of your wedding. For dancing, I offer a DJ and live violin option, playing along with a playlist of your favorite songs to bring extra energy to the dance floor.
Let me know what you have in mind, and we can discuss the right setup and coverage for your event.
Past booked events
October 2026
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Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Anaheim, CA
Set list
Every set is tailored to your event, and I create custom violin and piano arrangements of any song you choose. Here’s a sample of the music available—from wedding classics to pop punk, indie, and dance favorites!
*Don’t see your favorite song? Let’s make it part of your celebration with a custom arrangement.
ROMANTIC & WEDDING FAVORITES
A Thousand Years — Christina Perri
Can’t Help Falling in Love — Elvis Presley
Perfect — Ed Sheeran
All of Me — John Legend
Lover — Taylor Swift
Love Story — Taylor Swift
Wildest Dreams — Taylor Swift
Thinking Out Loud — Ed Sheeran
Marry Me — Train
Until I Found You — Stephen Sanchez
A Thousand Miles — Vanessa Carlton
At Last — Etta James
La Vie en rose — Édith Piaf
What a Wonderful World — Louis Armstrong
Moon River — Henry Mancini
Over the Rainbow — Harold Arlen
Here Comes the Sun — The Beatles
In My Life — The Beatles
L-O-V-E — Nat King Cole
Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
Stand by Me — Ben E. King
You Are the Best Thing — Ray LaMontagne
The Only Exception — Paramore
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You — Frankie Valli
Make You Feel My Love — Adele
Marry You — Bruno Mars
Bloom — The Paper Kites
CLASSICAL & FILM MUSIC
Canon in D — Pachelbel
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring — Bach
Air on the G String — Bach
Ave Maria — Schubert
Wedding March — Mendelssohn
Clair de lune — Debussy
Salut d’Amour — Elgar
Concerning Hobbits — Howard Shore
A Whole New World — Aladdin
Can You Feel the Love Tonight — Elton John
I See the Light — Tangled
Married Life — Up
Beauty and the Beast — Beauty and the Beast
’70s & ’80s FAVORITES
Everybody Wants to Rule the World — Tears for Fears
Take On Me — a-ha
Dancing Queen — ABBA
September — Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours — Stevie Wonder
Isn’t She Lovely — Stevie Wonder
Your Song — Elton John
Tiny Dancer — Elton John
Just the Way You Are — Billy Joel
Dreams — Fleetwood Mac
Everywhere — Fleetwood Mac
Time After Time — Cyndi Lauper
True Colors — Cyndi Lauper
Don’t Stop Believin’ — Journey
Sweet Child o’ Mine — Guns N’ Roses
Africa — Toto
This Must Be the Place — Talking Heads
POP PUNK & ALTERNATIVE
First Date — blink-182
All the Small Things — blink-182
I Miss You — blink-182
Still Into You — Paramore
Sugar, We’re Goin Down — Fall Out Boy
Welcome to the Black Parade — My Chemical Romance
Ocean Avenue — Yellowcard
Only One — Yellowcard
The Middle — Jimmy Eat World
Hands Down — Dashboard Confessional
Dear Maria, Count Me In — All Time Low
Teenage Dirtbag — Wheatus
Check Yes, Juliet — We The Kings
Closing Time — Semisonic
POP, ROCK & INDIE
Animal — Neon Trees
Mr. Brightside — The Killers
Sweet Disposition — The Temper Trap
Blinding Lights — The Weeknd
Dreams — The Cranberries
Such Great Heights — The Postal Service
Get Lucky — Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
Bitter Sweet Symphony — The Verve
Walking on a Dream — Empire of the Sun
Island in the Sun — Weezer
Clocks — Coldplay
Yellow — Coldplay
Viva la Vida — Coldplay
A Sky Full of Stars — Coldplay
Midnight City — M83
Riptide — Vance Joy
Somewhere Only We Know — Keane
Stolen Dance — Milky Chance
Where Is My Mind? — Pixies
Hey Ya! — Outkast
Iris — Goo Goo Dolls
Ho Hey — The Lumineers
Home — Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
You’ve Got the Love — Florence + the Machine
DANCE & ELECTRONIC
Clarity — Zedd feat. Foxes
Don’t You Worry Child — Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin
Levels — Avicii
Wake Me Up — Avicii
Something Just Like This — The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
Titanium — David Guetta feat. Sia
We Found Love — Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
Rather Be — Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne
Feel So Close — Calvin Harris
Shelter — Porter Robinson & Madeon
Language — Porter Robinson
Innerbloom — RÜFÜS DU SOL
One More Time — Daft Punk
Influences and inspiration
My style draws inspiration from The Piano Guys, Vitamin String Quartet, and Lindsey Stirling, combining the beauty of classical strings with the familiarity of popular music. I love turning songs people know and love into violin and piano arrangements, from romantic ballads to unexpected pop and rock favorites.
Setup requirements
All I need is an outlet and I set up all the rest from there!