{"id":846,"date":"2018-05-01T16:23:20","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T15:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=846"},"modified":"2023-12-28T16:17:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T16:17:33","slug":"violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Violinist Booking Guide &#8211; 2024 Prices, Advice and FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Bach to Nicola Benedetti, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Hire Violinists\">violinists<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0are the timeless choice to provide class and entertainment for weddings, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/corporate\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Hire Musicians for Corporate Events\">corporate<\/a> events and parties. With a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-violinists\">wealth of violinists for hire<\/a> out there, making sure you book the right violin player can be tricky.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&#038;utm_content=button-category-violinists\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Violinists \u2192<\/span><\/a><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry though\u2014we\u2019ve written this handy guide which covers everything you could possibly need to know about<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-violinists\"><strong> booking solo violinists<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive right in!<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Contents:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use these links to jump straight to what you want to know:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69f955f6a76ca\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69f955f6a76ca\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f955f6a76ca\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#The-Basics\" title=\"The Basics\">The Basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Equipment-Setup\" title=\"Equipment &amp; Setup\">Equipment &amp; Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Repertoire\" title=\"Repertoire\">Repertoire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Booking\" title=\"Booking\">Booking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-styles-of-music-can-a-violinist-play\" title=\"What styles of music can a violinist play?\">What styles of music can a violinist play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#When-during-my-weddingevent-should-I-get-the-violinist-to-play\" title=\"When, during my wedding\/event, should I get the violinist to play?\">When, during my wedding\/event, should I get the violinist to play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Hire-A-Violinist\" title=\"How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Violinist?\">How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Violinist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-much-space-does-a-violinist-need\" title=\"How much space does a violinist need?\">How much space does a violinist need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-equipment-will-they-need\" title=\"What equipment will they need?\">What equipment will they need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-a-PA-system\" title=\"Do I need to provide a PA system?\">Do I need to provide a PA system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-long-will-it-take-the-violinist-to-set-up\" title=\"How long will it take the violinist to set up?\">How long will it take the violinist to set up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Should-I-provide-food\" title=\"Should I provide food?\">Should I provide food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Can-a-violinist-play-outside\" title=\"Can a violinist play outside?\">Can a violinist play outside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-dress-code-can-I-expect\" title=\"What dress code can I expect?\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-long-will-the-violinist-play-for\" title=\"How long will the violinist play for?\">How long will the violinist play for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-parking\" title=\"Do I need to provide parking?\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Backing-tracks-or-no-backing-tracks\" title=\"Backing tracks, or no backing tracks?\">Backing tracks, or no backing tracks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Can-they-play-my-favourite-songtake-requests\" title=\"Can they play my favourite song\/take requests?\">Can they play my favourite song\/take requests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\" title=\"How far in advance should I book?\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-feesporterage\" title=\"Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?\">Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment\" title=\"How do I handle contracts and payment?\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Basics\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"#The Basics\">The Basics<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#What styles of music can a violinist play?\">What styles of music can a violinist play?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#When, during my wedding\/event, should I get the violinist to play?\">When, during my wedding\/event, should I get the violinist to play?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does it cost to hire a violinist?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment-Setup\"><\/span><a href=\"#Equipment &amp; Setup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Equipment &amp; Setup<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#How much space does a violinist need?\">How much space does a violinist need?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#What equipment will they need?\">What equipment will they need?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Do I need to provide a PA system?\">Do I need to provide a PA system?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How long will it take violinist to set up?\">How long will it take violinist to set up?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Should I provide food?\">Should I provide food?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Can a violinist play outside?\">Can a violinist play outside?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#What dress code can I expect?\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How long will the violinist play for?\">How long will the violinist play for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Do I need to provide parking?\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repertoire\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"#Repertoire\">Repertoire<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Popular classical requests\">Popular classical requests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Popular pop requests\">Popular pop requests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Backing tracks, or no backing tracks?\">Backing tracks, or no backing tracks?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Can they play my favourite song \/ take requests?\">Can they play my favourite song\/take requests?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"#Booking\">Booking<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#How far in advance should I book?\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Do I have to pay travel fees \/ porterage?\">Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How do I handle contracts and payment?\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-848\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Aelfwyn-Shipton?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-aelfwyn-shipton\"><img data-attachment-id=\"848\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/violin2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/violin2.jpg?fit=1600%2C1067&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1067\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"violin2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/violin2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/violin2.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-848 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/violin2.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore violinist, Aelfwyn Shipton\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/violin2.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/violin2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/violin2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/violin2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/violin2.jpg?resize=104%2C69&amp;ssl=1 104w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/violin2.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Encore violinist, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Aelfwyn-Shipton?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-aelfwyn-shipton\">Aelfwyn Shipton<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><a id=\"The Basics\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">The Basics of Hiring a Violinist<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-styles-of-music-can-a-violinist-play\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"What styles of music can a violinist play?\"><\/a>What styles of music can a violinist play?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violinists are normally classically trained (think: Bach, Beethoven and Mozart). However, many solo violinists can play also play in a variety of styles with their classical music training having prepared them to be able to play <\/span><b>any<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type of music with the highest quality performance. The most common styles played by violinists\u2014other than classical\u2014are pop, jazz, and folk. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can think of there being two overall types of violinist; <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-violinists\">acoustic violinists<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/electric-violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-electric-violinists\">electric violinists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-occasion-wedding-violinists\">wedding violinist<\/a> is most likely to play on their acoustic instrument but can still be amplified if required with a PA system. However, depending on your tastes, it is perfectly possible for an electric violinist to play for your wedding ceremony and drinks reception which might offer a different energy. Think traditional classical wedding vs more modern wedding with a twist!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-occasion-wedding-violinists\">Violinists for wedding ceremonies<\/a> can play any style of music you wish. You can check their repertoire list to see the styles they offer and discuss with them from there.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When-during-my-weddingevent-should-I-get-the-violinist-to-play\"><\/span><b><a id=\"When, during my wedding\/event, should I get the violinist to play?\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When, during my wedding\/event, should I get the violinist to play?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things about violinists is their flexibility\u2014they can play during the quieter parts of your event (e.g., the bridal procession &amp; walkout for a wedding), or as background music during the louder parts when your guests are talking (such as guests arrival, drinks\/canap\u00e9s, &amp; dinner). It\u2019ll be up to you to choose what works best for your event. Again, choosing between an <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-violinists\">acoustic violinist<\/a> with\/without PA system or an <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/electric-violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-electric-violinists\">electric violinist<\/a> would be our recommendation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Hire-A-Violinist\"><\/span><b><a id=\"one.3\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Violinist?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each violinist will set their own rates but expect a fee of at least \u00a3200 for two 45-minute sets, plus travel and amplification expenses if applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Some violinists have a set fee for an event while some will charge hourly. As always, be wary of musicians charging significantly less, as they may not have the skill to deliver a great performance.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C9O0v6quWXI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encore violinist, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Emma-Maria-Rushworth?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-emma-maria-rushworth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emma Rushworth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with her solo electric violin showreel<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"Equipment &amp; Setup\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Equipment &amp; Setup<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-space-does-a-violinist-need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>How much space does a violinist need?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violinists need space to move freely and they will play either standing or seated\u2014as long as there is room for their music stand, and their PA system (if required), they should be fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-equipment-will-they-need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What equipment will they need?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly: a seat for breaks when they aren\u2019t playing, as well as a good source of light so they can read their music.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-a-PA-system\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Do I need to provide a PA system?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a large number of guests or the venue is very large, violinists can often provide a PA system for amplification. They will also usually provide a PA system if you\u2019ve asked them to play with backing tracks (more detail about backing tracks later). To power the PA, you will need to provide a power source close to where they\u2019ll be playing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to discuss these details directly with your violinist. Violinists usually play in a wide range of venues and are best placed to give you a recommendation on the most effective set-up for your occasion. <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-violinists\">Our extensive list of violinists<\/a> includes both acoustic and electric violin players, both of which can advise on whether a PA system is required or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-will-it-take-the-violinist-to-set-up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>How long will it take the violinist to set up?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally: 10\u201315 minutes without a PA system; 15\u201330 minutes with a PA system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pMFIiD6Y-Zg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encore violinist, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/bacanumusic\">Cristinel Bacanu<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, playing before a wedding ceremony<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should-I-provide-food\"><\/span><b><a id=\"Should I provide food?\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Should I provide food?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musicians will appreciate water and light refreshments upon arrival (especially if they\u2019ve travelled a long way to perform for you!). Meals are always welcome, though generally not necessary unless your event runs over a mealtime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-a-violinist-play-outside\"><\/span><b><a id=\"Can a violinist play outside?\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Can a violinist play outside?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitely! So long as the weather is warm enough, and there is adequate rain\/wind shelter (such as a gazebo or marquee). If the violinist uses a PA, an extension lead may be needed. Make sure to tell the musician in advance if you want them to be outside so they can prepare ahead of time!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-dress-code-can-I-expect\"><\/span><b><a id=\"What dress code can I expect?\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What dress code can I expect?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violinists can tailor their outfit to your event. White tie, tuxedo, floor-length gowns, cocktail dresses, smart casual or just all black are all possible. Violinists are well-known for their sartorial prowess.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-will-the-violinist-play-for\"><\/span><b><a id=\"How long will the violinist play for?\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How long will the violinist play for?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sets are usually 45-60 minutes long with a 15-minute break between sets. Generally, a violinist will have enough repertoire for about 3\u20134 sets of music, but 1 or 2 sets is more of a typical length of performance. \u00a0If you <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-violinists\">get in touch with one of our talented violinists<\/a>, they will be able to advise you on exactly how long they can play for, to suit the needs of your event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-parking\"><\/span><b><a id=\"Do I need to provide parking?\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the musician is planning to drive, please make provision for parking if possible. Having to drive around looking for a parking space in a town you don\u2019t know can be stressful, expensive, and may delay the performance. It\u2019s worth checking travel plans with the violinist as some may take the train (and might appreciate a pickup from the station!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"Repertoire\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Repertoire<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Violinists can be very versatile and play music from many genres. Brides and grooms often seek advice on suitable weddings songs and solo violin wedding music can be a beautiful addition to your special day. Be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-occasion-wedding-violinists\">browse through the videos of our wonderful wedding violinists<\/a> to inspire you on what you might want to hear at your wedding.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some popular violin wedding ceremony songs:<\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"Popular classical requests\"><\/a>Popular Classical requests<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chaconne, Partita No. 2 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Johann Sebastian Bach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canon and Gigue in D Major &#8211; <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johann Pachelbel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sonata No. 5 in F Major <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Ludwig van Beethoven<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salut d\u2019Amour <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Edward Elgar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><a id=\"Popular pop requests\"><\/a>Popular Pop requests<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Ed Sheeran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay With Me<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Sam Smith<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skyfall <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Adele<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Thousand Years <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Christina Perri<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Of Me<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; John Legend<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backing-tracks-or-no-backing-tracks\"><\/span><b><a id=\"Backing tracks, or no backing tracks? \"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Backing tracks, or no backing tracks?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will depend on whether you\u2019d like your violinist to play classical pieces, or also include other styles of music in their performance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the violinist\u2019s performance only includes classical pieces, they probably won\u2019t need backing tracks. Classical pieces for violin sound wonderful on their own and work really well as background music, or in more intimate settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the violinist\u2019s performance includes pop songs or other styles, they may be able to provide backing tracks to fill out their performance. They\u2019ll often perform the melody line of popular tunes, alongside pre-prepared backing tracks (think: \u2018Perfect\u2019 by Ed Sheeran, or \u2018Skyfall\u2019 by Adele\u2014these songs sound great played on the violin!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aJs09MZudaU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encore violinist, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Amy-Fields?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-amy-fields\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amy Fields<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plays alongside backing tracks<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-they-play-my-favourite-songtake-requests\"><\/span><b><a id=\"Can they play my favourite song \/ take requests? \"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Can they play my favourite song\/take requests?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certainly! Special requests for walking down the aisle or first dance songs are commonplace for live musicians but do ask your violinist in advance; if they\u2019re not already familiar with your choices, they will need adequate time to prepare. Keep in mind, violinists are often extremely busy, so they <\/span><b>may<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> add an additional fee to your booking for this service\u2014this is a small price to pay to hear your favourite song played in a new and exciting way!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"Booking\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Booking<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\"><\/span><b><a id=\"How far in advance should I book? \"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How far in advance should I book?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We advise booking as soon as possible, especially if you have special musical requests, but we handle last-minute bookings all the time at Encore and can <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-violinists\">easily find a violinist at short notice<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-feesporterage\"><\/span><b><a id=\"Do I have to pay travel fees \/ porterage? \"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have to factor in travel costs if the violinist isn\u2019t local. We have <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-violinists\">violinists all over the country<\/a>, so we can usually find someone close to your location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard rate is 47p\/mile, so if the violinist needs to travel 50 miles each way, that\u2019s an additional \u00a347 for 100 miles of travel. This amount should only be used as a rough guide\u2014each musician will set their own fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment\"><\/span><b><a id=\"How do I handle contracts and payment? \"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to handle contracts and payment is to book through Encore. Our bookings process is extremely simple, and once you have confirmed a booking with your chosen violinist, contracts and payments are handled seamlessly by our secure \u2018Encore Pay\u2019 payment system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&#038;utm_content=button-category-violinists\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Violinists \u2192<\/span><\/a><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>What happens now?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now that you\u2019re an expert on the ins and outs of booking a violinist\u2014feel free to email us at <\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or put through an enquiry via our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homepage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; we\u2019d love to help you find the <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=violinist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-violinists\"><strong>perfect violinist<\/strong><\/a> for your event!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Bach to Nicola Benedetti, violinists\u00a0are the timeless choice to provide class and entertainment for weddings, corporate events and parties. 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