Teal Music

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Introduction: I was born in Puerto Rico and was raised in Orlando, FL. I’ve been playing violin since I was 8 years old and I like to play everything from classic favorites like the theme from "Love Story" and "Moon River", to recent hits from Ed Sheeran, John Legend, and The Piano Guys. I’m open to collaborating on playlists and always take special requests. I am excited to meet my new customers and can't wait to provide the musical soundtrack to your event. Other instruments and groups available upon request.

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Hired 22 times

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19 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Check, Credit card, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2020

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Brenda M.

Jun 24, 2020

Someone very close to me lost her mom. They were best friends and it was heart breaking...to say the least. She wanted to honor her mother by having a violinist perform at her funeral. Since she could not have a normal service due to COVID and attendees were limited, she wanted to make it as special as possible. We came across James Teal online. Looked at a few videos and read the comments and we knew he was the one! He immediately contacted her, went over the choice of songs and how it would all play out. It was very last minute but James made it possible! He delivered beautifully!! There was not one dry eye in the crowd. I have to say I thought it was challenging because of the noise of the train in the background, however, James never skipped a beat! He was very passionate and made something so sad such a beautiful event!! If I could give him 6 stars, I would!! I highly recommend him!! You will not be disappointed!

Maegan R.

Jul 28, 2020

James is a stellar musician. He completely exceeded all of my expectations on my wedding day. James was punctual in responding back to any of my questions, comments, concerns, or requests prior to my event. During this pandemic James and I worked together virtually. He played songs which I had requested to hear anytime I asked. James is very professional and works diligently in his approach to please his clients. On July 25,2020 James joined my family and friends in a nature preserve park where he played music before, during, and after the ceremony. He was fully equipped and played my requests even better than what he had shown me prior. I highly recommend James to play his violin for any event. He has a unique and versatile approach that is fit to meet the needs of any styled event you could imagine! Thank you kindly James Teal! - Mr. & Mrs. Gutierrez 😍

Melimar R.

Feb 22, 2019

I had the most beautiful experience with James playing the violin for my wedding ceremony! He played every song so beautifully, he was punctual and very professional! I highly highly recommend working with James, you will not regret it!

Walter Nino Fillipo G.

Feb 22, 2019

James Teal from TheTealViolin is one of the most talented musicians I have ever encountered. We hired him for a few occasions and he has never disappointed. His flexibility with requests allowed us to bring a fresh, entertaining experience to all of our guests. We used him to play at my sister’s wedding and he added a soundtrack to the event, making it memorable and something that she will cherish for a lifetime. Most recently, I have hired him to play for school age children (as classroom workshops and assembly experience) and his versatile style kept the children in engaged and “begging for more.” An incredible talent!

Joylinn V.

Feb 22, 2019

We love James! He is very professional and friendly to work with! He is also very knowledgeable of this type of art. You can see his passion for music and playing his violin during his performances! You won’t be disappointed in choosing him to play for your event! He had everyone in tears at our wedding as he played for our special day! You can’t go wrong with choosing someone who loves what they do!!

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rate is $400/hour. A small gathering (wedding, proposal, dinner, etc) will be considered and the rate will be adjusted accordingly. I will also add a small travel fee of $0.80/mile to and from the location of your event. In the case of traveling to the city, I must charge for parking as well. A tip is ALSO appreciated at the end of the night :)
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to ask about your favorite songs. Then we find what the needs are for your event and create goals together based on those needs. Putting together set lists takes a lot of time, especially for performing live music along to a custom playlist. I also take into account the client's musical preferences and suggestions. Playing a musical instrument takes years and years of training/schooling, and performance experience to know what to play and when to play it.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor of music and years of performance experience.