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About Mia

Experienced solo violinist based in Cornwall. Available for weddings, events, recordings and session work playing classical, pop & folk.

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Cornwall

Mia is a solo violinist based in Cornwall, with 30 years of weddings, gigs, festivals & events under her belt. Whether playing Bach, Bon Jovi or Britney, she relishes any opportunity to play live or record. Classically trained from age 4, she fell in love with folk in all its forms while studying music at university, & enjoys blending the styles. Emphasis on improvisation, adept at playing with bands, orchestras & string groups live, in the studio and on camera. Sight-reading not a problem providing sheet music is posted in advance. Also proficient in vocal harmonies. MUSICAL QUALIFICATIONS Grade 8 violin with distinction | 2005 BANDS Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Ottersgear Seacoles Inti Rowland ORCHESTRAS Lancashire Youth Orchestra | 2004 Lancaster University Orchestra | 2006-2009 FESTIVALS Dent Folk Festival with Ottersgear Holmfirth Folk Festival with Ottersgear How the Light Gets In with Inti Rowland Cambridge Folk Festival with Inti Rowland Get it Loud in Libraries with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Two Thousand Trees with Inti Rowland Sofar Sounds with Inti Rowland SUPPORT Trembling Bells with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Diane Cluck with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks The Lovely Eggs with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks The Unthanks with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks The John Langan Band with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks A Hawk & a Hacksaw with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Nancy Elizabeth with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Josephine Foster with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks The Tallest Man on Earth with Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Patch and the Giant with Inti Rowland The Young’uns with Inti Rowland VENUES King Tut’s Òran Mór Sneaky Pete’s The 13th Note The Dukes Theatre The Storey The Yorkshire House The Gregson Dulcimer Bar Royal Northern College of Music The Met Cafe Oto Carousel London Union Chapel The Slaughtered Lamb The Lexington The Good Ship The Sebright Arms The Gallery Cafe XOYO Jamboree London Hippodrome National Portrait Gallery St Bartholomew’s Church Brighton RECORDINGS With Dan Haywood’s New Hawks With Inti Rowland With Sam Green and the Midnight Heist With Jordan Francis (vox)

Mia

4.9 out of 5

17 verified reviews

Satisfaction

4.5

Professionalism

4.5

Communication

4.5

Punctuality

4.8

Mia's Reviews

5 out of 5

Mia worked with me to pick which songs I wanted played so it felt really personal and emotional for my husband and I. She played so beautifully on our wedding day and the music was so loved by the guests and by us. I would book with Mia again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Mia!

5 out of 5

Mia was absolutely amazing. She is such a talented and incredible player and really made our wedding that extra bit special. She was incredibly communicative and supportive leading up to the event. She made excellent suggestions and supported us in our decision making throughout the planning process. On the day she was absolutely amazing. Her playing was stunning when guests were entering, when we were walking down the aisle, signing the registry, and our exit song. She then also played at our drinks reception and definitely found the right vibe. She even played the peppe pig theme for our little boy which was extra special as he was loving dancing to the music. I couldn’t recommend Mia enough. She will make your event extra special. Thank you so much Mia! Sorry I didn’t get to say thank you on the day. You were amazing!

3.3 out of 5

Our experience at our wedding was disappointing. We were under the impression that Mia would walk around and play, get the vive going, which Mia was unable to do as she needed to see the music. She hadn't made this very clear at all before I went ahead and booked. We tried to find her a few times throughout the evening and couldn't. I wanted to create a very mature and fun environment for my guests and gave a list of songs, however Mia was playing nursery rhymes and songs I wouldn't have wanted played (regardless of it being for children, I had a wonderful pre-wedding bbq planned, and didn't want 'baby shark' being played. There were a lot of very awkward pauses which was very upsetting for me as the bride.

Reply from Mia

1 year ago

Hi Alka, I’m sorry you were disappointed with my performance at your pre-wedding BBQ. To address your points: -I haven’t been asked to walk around while playing before. Despite this, I gave it a go after being asked to on the day. Had you asked me to do this prior, I would have declined, as I do require sheet music for some pieces. Unfortunately, the number of guests in the space meant I was unable to move around freely, & it wasn’t successful. -I strongly contest that you tried to find me “a few times throughout the evening and couldn’t”. I’m actually very upset that you would write this. I played for the two hours I was booked for, which includes a 15-minute break halfway through, as specified on the booking form. I’m sorry that you found the interlude awkward. -I played all of the songs on your list & for a few minutes at the end, some nursery rhymes for the children. I did this to engage the children of a stretched mother of four. This was well intentioned, my apologies. I’m very sorry that I wasn’t able to deliver what you were hoping for at your BBQ. I did the best that I could on the night. I hope you had a wonderful wedding day. All the best.

5 out of 5

Mia was brilliant!! We hired her for an 80th birthday party and it definitely made the party feel extra special. It created a lovely atmosphere, which is what we'd hoped for. It was a real treat for everyone not just the birthday boy.

5 out of 5

Mia was fantastic; punctual, professional, and above all - a great musician. She made it a really special moment, I would recommend.

5 out of 5

I hired Mia for my proposal in St Ives and she helped make the moment perfect! Very easy and clear communication before the event where we discussed all the details. She was all set up and was playing even before we had arrived and played beautifully throughout. She was able to play our favourite song and also had a fantastic selection of songs to choose from!! Couldn't be more grateful to her for helping create such a special moment!! 10/10

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Mia's Song list

Pick from the song list or, I can comprise a suitable set list for the occasion based on your musical taste.

POP/FOLK

Alicia Keys – Fallin'

Alison Krauss – Down to the River to Pray

Anne Dudley – Poldark Theme

Atomic Kitten – The Tide is High

The Beatles – Here, There & Everywhere

The Beatles – Let It Be

The Beatles – Something

Ben E King – Stand By Me

Bill Withers – Ain't No Sunshine

Blue – All Rise

Bruno Mars – Just the Way You Are

The Calling – Wherever You Will Go

The Corrs – Runaway

Craig Armstrong – Glasgow Love Theme (from Love Actually)

Craig Armstrong – Music from Far From the Madding Crowd

The Cure – Friday I'm In Love

Des'ree – Kissing You

Dr Hook – Years From Now

Édith Piaf – La Vie en Rose

Elvis – Can't Help Falling In Love

Eric Clapton – Layla

Fleetwood Mac – Songbird

Foo Fighters – Everlong

Frank Sinatra – As Time Goes By

Frank Sinatra – Fly Me to the Moon

Frank Sinatra – Somethin' Stupid

Green Day – Time of Your Life

Howard Shore – Concerning Hobbits (from Lord of the Rings)

Hozier – Take Me to Church

Il Divo – I Believe in You

Jamelia – Superstar

Jefferson Starship – Jane

Joni Mitchell – Blue

Joni Mitchell – California

Judy Garland – Over the Rainbow

Kate Rusby – High on a Hill

Kate Rusby – Underneath the Stars

Laura Marling – For You

Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven

Louis Armstrong – Dream a Little Dream of Me

Lukas Graham / Daniel Jang – Love Someone

Metallica / Apocalyptica – Nothing Else Matters

Michael Giacchino – Married Life

Miriam Stockley – Perfect Day

Modjo – Lady, Hear Me Tonight

Nelly Furtado – I'm Like a Bird

Nicholas Hooper – Farewell Aragog (from Harry Potter)

Norra Rada

Paul Desmond – Take Five

Penguin Piano – Love Story

The Ramones – Baby I Love You

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge

Rihanna – Pon de Replay

Roxette – It Must Have Been Love

Sam Cooke – Summertime

Same Cooke – You Send Me

Santana – Smooth

Sara Bareilles – I Choose You

Savage Garden – I Knew I Loved You

Savage Garden – To the Moon and Back

Sean Kingston – Beautiful Girls

Sixpence None the Richer – Kiss Me

Sugababes – About You Now

Taylor Swift – Carolina

Taylor Swift – Enchanted

Taylor Swift – Wildest Dreams

Toploader – Dancing in the Moonlight

Van Morrison – Moondance

The Weathergirls / Geri Halliwell – It's Raining Men

Weezer – Island in the Sun

Yann Tiersen – La Valse d'Amélie (from Amélie)

The 1975 – About You

+ Folk medley

+ Sea shanty medley

+ Christmas music

MUSIC FROM FILMS

Amélie

Beauty & the Beast

Far from the Madding Crowd

Harry Potter

Home Alone

Lord of the Rings

Love Actually

Master & Commander

CLASSICAL

Bach – Partita II

Brahms – Hungarian Dance

Corelli – Gavotta

Debussy – Clair de Lune

Dvořák – Sonata in G Major

Elgar – Salut d'Amour

Fauré – Pavane; Sicilienne for flute

Kreisler – Siciliano & Rigaudon

Monti – Czardas

Schubert – Allegro Molto; Ave Maria

Senaillé – Allegro

Telemann – Andante; Presto in F

Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves

Vivaldi – Grave; The Four Seasons

COMPOSERS

Bach

Bartók

Beethoven

Brahms

Chopin

Corelli

Debussy

Dvořák

Elgar

Fauré

Percy Grainger

Handel

Haydn

Kreisler

Edward McGuire

Mahler

Mendelssohn

Mozart

Pachelbel

Poulenc

Prokofiev

Ravel

Satie

Schubert

Schumann

Stravinsky

Steven Spielberg

Tchaikovsky

John Williams

Vaughan Williams

Verdi

Vivaldi

Mia's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£200
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Enthusiasm, tone & flexibility.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Royal Northern College of Music, Cafe Oto, Union Chapel, XOYO & the National Portrait Gallery to name a few. Check out my bio to see more!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Marika Hackman, Julia Jacklin, Bill Jones, The Unthanks, Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention, Ravel, Bill Frisell, Marcus Miller, Jefferson Airplane, Laura Marling.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Cambridge Folk Festival.

Do you have different line-up options?

I am performing as a soloist at the moment.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

If timings change in the run-up to the event it's not a problem, just let me know.

How much time do you need to set up?

No time at all when I play acoustically, about 10 minutes when plugging in.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Of course! I enjoy being assigned pieces/songs to play or making suggestions for music based on the occasion.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Absolutely!

Musicianship

Genres:

Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Medieval music, Film / TV music, Renaissance, Opera, Fanfare, Musical theatre, Early music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Rockabilly, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Traditional English folk, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Country, Traditional Irish folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Ragtime, Dixieland, Experimental, Light music, Marching, Originals, Easy listening, Avant garde, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Motown, Karaoke, Funk rock, Funk, Disco, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Pop rock, Indie, Heavy metal, Hardcore, Hard rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, Ska, Scottish music, Spanish music, Tango, Skiffle, Latin, Mariachi, Salsa, Reggae, Indian music, Italian music, Jewish music, Greek music, German music, French music, Flamenco, Caribbean music, Calypso, Cuban music, Cumbia, Brazilian music, World music, Armenian, Bollywood, Bossa nova, Australian music, Asian music, Balkan, Argentinian, Arabic, Afrobeat, African music

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Instruments:

Violin, Fiddle

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Event types:

Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching

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