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Michael Shingo Crawford

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Hi! I'm Michael and I am a violinist and composer available to perform at events and teach lessons. PERFORMING I am a violinist, composer, and arranger who presents classical, popular, and anime music, as well as my original compositions, in a wide variety of settings, including concert halls, celebrations, and weddings. I collaborate with musicians from Philadelphia and most commonly perform as solo violin, violin/cello duo, or violin/harp duo. My goal as a musician is to contribute a tailored musical selection for every event. I am able to meet the needs of a wide range of occasions and would love to have the opportunity to collaborate with you in making your event a truly spectacular experience. - My song list can be found on my website linked in my profile. - I have event insurance coverage through Insurance Canopy. TEACHING In my teaching, I emphasize efficient, goal-oriented practice, and provide a strong technical foundation while always keeping musicality and expression in mind. I encourage my students to develop problem-solving skills that will ultimately allow them to create their own interpretations about a piece of music. I believe that each student has a different learning style and, with this knowledge, I design a program of study specifically for them. Learning music is all about tackling technical or musical problems in many different ways until we find an approach that works for you. As multi-instrumentalist who also writes music, I can offer many different perspectives on a single issue and draw from a wide range of knowledge that serves me in my daily creative pursuits.
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Hired 52 times

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9 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMonClosed

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.

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2021

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Music types

Other strings

Event type

Wedding reception

Wedding ceremony

Birthday party

Cocktail hour

Music genres

Pop / top 40

Rock / classic rock

Covers

Variety

Projects and media

16 photos

Projects and media

16 photos

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

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Past Customer

Sep 1, 2020

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I reserve my praise only for musicians of exceptional merit, and I would be remiss if I did not highly recommend this deserving artist. It gives me great pleasure to recommend Michael Crawford for any type of engagement and setting, whether it be a concert which is geared toward regular concert goers or an informal pops concert for first time listeners. I have collaborated with him performing duos in concert as well as conducting him as concert meister in chamber orchestra. He is an outstanding violinist of solo concert hall caliber and is equally at ease in solo repertoire and chamber music, as well as concert meister. The same can be said of his facility in all musical styles throughout the ages. And he is also a highly respected composer as well.Noteworthy are Crawfords exceptional talents when collaborating with others. We have collaborated closely in rehearsals and in organizing concerts, and he is versatile, flexible, and creative. His willingness to provide diverse repertoire which is suited to any occasion is invaluable in pleasing average audiences as well as connoisseurs.Michael Crawford is always dependable, conscientious, and a pleasure to work with. One can always be sure that he will rise to the occasion, having perfected every detail as a strong and solid musician and collaborator.
Michael Shingo Crawford's reply
Thank you Lance, it's lots of fun to collaborate with you and am looking forward to our next performance together!
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Paige Q.

Nov 25, 2020

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Past Customer

Aug 7, 2020

From Google

Michael is a talented musician with very unique and intuitive artistic sense. He makes interesting music.
Michael Shingo Crawford's reply
Thanks for coming to my Centre Theater concert!
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Past Customer

Aug 8, 2020

From Google

When my wife and I learned about a recital that Michael Shingo Crawford would be performing at the Laurel Hill Mansion in Philadelphia, I called to reserve seats. I had seen several of the videos of his performing and of his compositions, so I was eager to hear him in person. We were very impressed with his exciting, musical playing and were pleased with the varied selections on the program. The large room was filled with an enthusiastic audience, and it was obvious that everyone was enjoying his recital. I highly recommend him!
Michael Shingo Crawford's reply
Thank you Joe for supporting my performance (and taking great photos) !
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Past Customer

Aug 9, 2020

From Google

Michael put on an awesome show...excellent combo of pieces written by the composer vs rearranged by him. our friends group really enjoyed this performance.
Michael Shingo Crawford's reply
Thanks Hardik, Steve and I really enjoyed playing a Groupmuse in your home!
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