

Violin by Vicki
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It’s free with no obligation to hire
Overview
Hired 52 times
Background checked
25 years in business
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Zelle
Top Pro status
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All year
Jan - Jun
Photos and Videos
7 photos and 5 videos
Specialties
Event type
Wedding reception,
Wedding ceremony,
Birthday party,
Cocktail hour,
Corporate event,
General event / party,
Holiday party,
Fundraiser
Music genres
Rock / classic rock,
Covers,
Variety,
Oldies
Reviews
38 reviews
Read reviews that mention:
- Luleta D.
Music Entertainment
She was fantastic! Very sweet performance done for my fathers birthday and she plays very elegantly. Pros: She is very professional, quickly responds to messages & kind.
Oct 26, 2020VerifiedViolin by Vicki's replyThanks Luleta! You all were a fun group to play for... especially when a lot of you sang along to "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You." 😊
- Kat T.
Music Entertainment
Vicky was very responsive, helped with music selection. She and pianist arrived on time to our event and performed beautifully. Our guests were singing to the music. Would definitely recommend!
Dec 15, 2019VerifiedViolin by Vicki's replyThanks Kathy for the excellent review! One of the tables nearest us clapped when we play Beauty and the Beast. 😊
- Nikki C.
Music Entertainment
Vicki played beautifully for our small elopement wedding at the alfred caldwell lily pond. She was very responsive and professional. Her work when she played, Here comes the sun by the Beatles while I walked to my husband was perfect! Thank you Vicki!
Sep 5, 2020VerifiedViolin by Vicki's replyThank you Nikki, I really appreciate it! Hope you had a wonderful honeymoon!
- Diane C.
Music Entertainment
We highly recommend Violin by Vicki. They adapted quickly to our changing needs especially when we had to deal with unexpected rain and move our ceremony indoors at the last minute.
Aug 19, 2020Verified - Tracy H.
Music Entertainment
Vicki was great! She and her guitarist played beautifully. They required very little direction and nailed everything perfectly! They were reasonably priced and could not have been better. I highly recommend.
Nov 27, 2019VerifiedViolin by Vicki's replyThanks Tracy...I really appreciate your review, as it helps us connect with other prospective clients!
Credentials
Vicki Sherwood
FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?I do not list prices. A price is given when a client requests a quote. There is not an hourly price, but the bulk of the pricing is always in the first hour, and then much less for additional hours. As an example, hiring a violinist for 2hrs is only $75 more than it is for 1hr.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?When a customer requests a quote, specific information such as type of music ensemble (solo, violin/guitar duo, trio, quartet), day, time, duration, and location is needed. Most communication takes place via email or phone contact if desired. I generally do not meet in person prior to the event, since audio/video clips are posted online. When a client decides they want to hire our services, I email them a contract to complete and sign. They can mail it back with the requested deposit, or they can scan/email the contract to me, and send the deposit via their mobile banking app.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?In high school and in college I studied with 2 former members of the Chicago symphony. I graduated from Sherwood Music Conservatory in Chicago (now a department of Columbia College). I was a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra while in college, and a few years afterwards. I am a union member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians. I have been performing as solo violinists and also part of music ensembles for weddings and parties since the mid-'90's.