Stringing Him Along

Toronto, ON

Starts at $375

Travels up to 500 miles

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Sonata for Violin Solo No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003 - 3. Andante

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LED Violin & Wings

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Overview

Emily studied classical music at Stetson University, where she received Bachelors of Music in Violin Performance and Music Technology. She has extensive experience playing with bands, DJs, rappers and even soundtrack orchestras. Artists with whom she has worked include The Who, The Eagles, Weird Al Yankovic, Drake, Riff Raff, ELO, Michael Bolton, Machine Gun Kelly, and Amy Grant. Because she can write and arrange music, she records regularly and has been credited on numerous albums in a variety of genres. She also can play by ear and improvise, meaning her song catalogue is next to infinite.


Reviews

34 reviews

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Vg

September 25, 2026
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Phenomenal

Emily was absolutely incredible !!! She was so professional and made our wedding day so unbelievably special. She accommodated some very fun and silly requests so our dogs could come down the aisle as our ring bearers to the song riding dirty😂 . She made our cocktail hour so fun and her and her sparkly violin were such a huge hit . Everyone loved her and couldn’t stop talking about how talented she was . I am so thankful I found her !

Thank you Emily!!!!

Hired as: Strolling Violinist, Violinist

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Stringing Him Along

First of all, your dogs were adorable. The car sent me. Second of all, I wore my violin hair clip today. Thirs of all, you were both so awesome! Thank you so much for having me be part of your day. I hope you had the best time (I sure did!)


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Stephanie O.

September 21, 2026
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Wedding violinist

THE BEST!

Thank you Emily for sharing your beautiful talent. Our guests were mesmerized by the romantic sound of the violin. What a magical moment to have you also play our first dance song. Your music added the magical touch we were hoping for. Thank you again!

Hired as: Violinist

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Stringing Him Along

Thank you so much for having me perform. I loved hearing some of your families singing along during cocktail hour - it makes my "job" not feel like a job at all. All the best in your marriage and wishing you a life filled with joy.


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Tara F.

August 6, 2026
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Amazing experience

Emily was the cherry on top at our event. She did a wonderful job and is very talented. She also created a perfect vibe for our party. Will highly recommend!!!!

Hired as: Violinist

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Stringing Him Along

Thank you so much for trusting me with your husband's milestone party! I'd love to come back any time.


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Zoe D.

August 4, 2026
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Amazing experience!

Emily was super professional and VERY talented. She helped us kick off a flashmob in the middle of our wedding reception and then continued to play alongside the DJ. Would highly highly recommend her!!!!

Hired as: Fiddler, Violinist


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Jagmohan

July 25, 2026
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Great Performance

We had a great experience with Stringing Him Along. The violinist arrived on time, was professional, and played beautifully throughout the event. The music created a wonderful atmosphere, and our guests really enjoyed it. We would happily recommend them for anyone looking for live violin music for their event.

Hired as: Violinist

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Stringing Him Along

Thank you so much for having me be part of this special day. Everything was very easy to coordinate, so it makes my job that much easier.

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $375

Languages: English, French

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $2,000,000 - HUB Intl: Professional & Excess Liability Insurance

Unions: AFM

What to expect

As you walk down the aisle, I am playing your favourite song.

As you dine, I am strolling amongst your guests.

As you party, I am shredding it with the DJ (or perhaps am DJing too!)

About

Emily has been performing professionally for over fifteen years. Though she studied classical music in college, she has extensive experience playing with bands, DJs, rappers and even soundtrack orchestras. Artists with whom she has worked include The Who, The Eagles, Weird Al Yankovic, Drake, Riff Raff, ELO, Michael Bolton, Machine Gun Kelly, and Amy Grant. She has performed at some of the most iconic venues in North America including Carnegie Hall in New York City. She has performed with ensembles of all sizes, from Mannheim Steamroller and Cirque to the Game of Thrones concert experience and Rocktopia. Because she can write and arrange music, she records regularly and has been credited on numerous albums in a variety of genres. She also can play by ear and improvise, meaning her song catalogue is next to infinite. She alternates between electric and acoustic violins from a collection that is ever-growing. When she isn’t wheels up or on tour, she enjoys calling downtown Toronto her home.

Additional booking notes

FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES:

All-In-One Portable 40 Watt PA System (This battery-powered PA is powerful enough for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours, small to mid-sized corporate events, and private parties with or without access to power.)

Bose L1 Pro 8 (This PA requires power and has plenty of volume for larger venues including restaurants, houses of worship, conference centers & ballrooms. It is appropriate for larger events and also has a subwoofer.)

Sennheiser ew 100 G3 Wireless System (This wireless system has amazing clarity and has an extended range for events where roaming or room changes are required.)

Debra Audio Pro Portable Recording Mixer (for connecting to in-houses systems or when working with other DJs/musicians

Sennheiser ew 300 IEM G3 (A stunning in-ear monitoring system perfect for band tours and solo corporate performances)
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VIOLINS:
Luis & Clark carbon fibre violin with LR Baggs pickup
acoustic German 1924 strad copy violin
Openfab PBX fully LED 3D printed violin
Zeta Jazz fusion MIDI-capable five string (with rhinestones)
Aeyra "Bullseye" electric violin
Equester acrylic butterfly LED violin
Novia pink carbon fibre violin (COMING SOON)
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FOR RECORDINGS:

Emily uses an AKG Pro Audio C414 XLS condenser microphone. Her interface is a Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII Duo. She records on a Mac Air using Logic X. She has a wide array of plugins for both vocals and violin tracking.

Past booked events

September 2026

19

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Sterling, NY

06

Sunday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Kitchener, ON

August 2026

02

Sunday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Brampton, ON

01

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Alpine, NY

July 2026

04

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

7:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Brampton, ON

December 2025

17

Wednesday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Toronto, ON

November 2025

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:00pm

•

Vaughan, ON

October 2025

12

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Toronto, ON

August 2025

30

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:15pm

•

Pickering, ON

June 2025

12

Thursday

Fundraiser

8:30pm - 10:00pm

•

Milton, ON

May 2025

25

Sunday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Vaughan, ON

December 2024

20

Friday

Christmas Party

10:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)

•

Toronto, ON

August 2024

23

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Toronto, ON

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Milton, ON

03

Saturday

Personal Occasion

5:30pm - 7:00pm

•

Toronto, ON

July 2024

19

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:45pm

•

Toronto, ON

07

Sunday

Religious Celebration

2:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Toronto, ON

June 2024

28

Friday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Toronto, ON

15

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Brampton, ON

May 2024

25

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 1:30pm

•

Toronto, ON

April 2024

26

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Woodbridge, ON

January 2024

27

Saturday

Wedding Reception

3:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Innisfil, ON

December 2023

09

Saturday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 4:00pm

•

London, ON

November 2023

24

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

Brampton, ON

October 2023

31

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 11:15am

•

Grimsby, ON

29

Sunday

Bridal Shower

11:30am - 1:00pm

•

Mississauga, ON

08

Sunday

Wedding Reception

8:30pm - 9:00pm

•

Vaughan, ON

September 2023

22

Friday

Wedding Engagement

8:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Buffalo, NY

16

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Newmarket, ON

02

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Vaughan, ON

August 2023

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Toronto, ON

July 2023

15

Saturday

Wedding Reception

9:30pm - 10:00pm

•

Toronto, ON

08

Saturday

Anniversary Party

11:30am - 1:30pm

•

Hamilton, ON

07

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Toronto, ON

June 2023

16

Friday

Wedding Reception

8:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Vaughan, ON

13

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:00pm

•

Toronto, ON

May 2023

20

Saturday

Dinner Party

8:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Toronto, ON

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Oakville, ON

06

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

12:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Mississauga, ON

March 2023

28

Tuesday

The Eagles (Tampa)

All-day event

25

Saturday

The Eagles (Jacksonville)

All-day event

December 2022

02

Friday

Nonprofit Event

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Toronto, ON

September 2022

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Kitchener, ON

July 2022

28

Thursday

strolling violin

6:00pm - 8:00pm

23

Saturday

Private Wedding

All-day event

21

Thursday

Private Wedding

3:00pm - 6:00pm

17

Sunday

Music Video Shoot

12:00pm - 6:00pm

16

Saturday

Private Wedding

6:30pm - 9:00pm

June 2022

18

Saturday

Bridal Shower

2:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Burlington, ON

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Mississauga, ON

September 2021

18

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:30pm - 2:30pm

•

Kitchener, ON

November 2019

02

Saturday

Personal Occasion

7:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Windermere, FL

October 2019

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Maitland, FL

February 2018

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 2:45pm

•

Port Orange, FL

January 2017

27

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

11:30am - 2:30pm

•

West Palm Beach, FL

December 2016

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Palm Coast, FL

November 2015

28

Saturday

Ace's High (West Palm Beach)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

14

Saturday

Detroit Institute of the Arts

7:00pm - 8:00pm

October 2015

18

Sunday

The Venue (Orlando)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

10

Saturday

NOW Contemporary Art

7:00pm - 8:00pm

09

Friday

The Cock and Bull (Sarasota)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

01

Thursday

Flaunt (Respectable Street)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

September 2015

12

Saturday

Vintage Tap (Delray)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

11

Friday

Electric Pickle (Miami)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

10

Thursday

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Set list

You name it, I play it. If it's not something I can prepare in time or a piece that wouldn't work musically for solo violin, I'll let you know. Otherwise, I can play anything: Vivaldi, The Beatles, Katy Perry, Stéphane Grappelli... just ask!

Influences and inspiration

Dashboard Confessional
Anberlin
As Tall As Lions
System of a Down

Joshua Bell
Nigel Kennedy
Stéphane Grappelli
Mark O'Connor

Setup requirements

Covered area (if outside)

Power outlet (if using wireless)