Violin by Vicki
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Violinist
- 26 Verified Bookings
Joseph C. said “Vicki was early and set herself up! I wanted to help her but she did it all! Her music was wonderful. Everyone at the condo and holiday party felt the…”
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I am an experienced classical violinist who is open to performing in a wide variety of settings and genres. I received my Bachelor's degree in violin performance at Indiana University and Master's degree in violin performance at DePaul University.
Whether you are interested in live music for a birthday party or touching music at a wedding ceremony, I have an openness and dedication that can likely meet your needs. If interested in a violinist for all types of occasions please select "Get a Free Quote".
Lara was amazing! My husband and I were so happy she was able to play for our wedding ceremony. She was kind enough to learn a song we requested. I would recommend her 100x times over. Will definitely book her again.
It was a pleasure having Lara at our event. Everything was perfect!
We contracted her for a ceremony wedding. She was on time, with high level of professionalism, always in touch, whatever song that with asked her to play, she did with a great performance. She did a awesome job to have a special time in the ceremony.
We had Lara play at our wedding ceremony. We were impressed from our initial interaction. She was patient and knowledgable. Then, her skill playing the violin was such a perfect touch to our special day.
If you’re reading this review, don’t hesitate working with Lara.
Lara was amazing! Her musical talent was a perfect addition to our daughter’s wedding!
Lara was perfect for our party. She came prepared, well dressed and kept her composure through all the chaos of the 100 people around her! She asked for requests prior to our party and was able to deliver on everything. Highly recommend! Would book her again in a heartbeat.
I hired Lara to play at my father's memorial service and was very pleased. She was punctual (in fact, early), professional and extremely competent. The organist I hired was also very impressed. You won't go wrong in hiring Lara.
Lara Madden is a suberb musician, wonderful to work with, pleasant, flexible, and diligent. We felt very fortunate to have had the pleasure of working with her.
Thanks so much Lara. I appreciate appreciate your talent and your patience.
Response from Lara Madden Violin:
Thank you Anthony! Congratulations on a beautiful wedding!!
Lara was very accommodating: working well with me to select appropriate music and being flexible about exact beginning and ending within an agreed time frame. Her repertoire is extensive and her musicality and technique excellent. Many people who attended our event commented on how much Lara's violin added to the overall mood and quality of our time together. In addition, Lara was very professional in her responsive communications and punctuality.
Could not ask more in terms of professional and creative. The music set the tone and conveyed what cannot with words. Much thanks
Response from Lara Madden Violin:
Thank you Steve! A true pleasure working with you and playing for your event~
Lara was an amazing addition to our holiday party. Everyone commented how nice it was and how talented she was. I knew it was a hit when one guest cried during oh holy night.
Everything was perfect. Communication, Playlist, accommodation of requests. Lara was wonderful, she was so sweet, showed up on time and beautifully played. We will definitely be booking her in the future. Thank you ,Lara!!
Lara played for a few hours at our wedding. She was AMAZING to work with. She learned or already knew our requested songs, and several of our guests told us it was the perfect touch to our backyard celebration. I would recommend Lara a million times over. She was wonderful!
Lara was a great addition to our birthday party! I asked for an upbeat playlist and she did a great job of putting one together and asking if we wanted any special requests. Totally impressed!
Lara recently played at my sisters bridal shower and she did an unbelievable job!! The music was beautiful and added the perfect touch to our party! She was extremely professional and punctual! Will definitely use her again!!
Lara played at our wedding, and she made the day spectacular. She was so accommodating and took the time to learn special songs we had requested. Our guests were blown away by her beautiful music. She was professional, and courteous. We loved having her be a part of our special day. Please book, you will not regret it!
Response from Lara Madden Violin:
Thank you, Ashley! Such a true pleasure meeting you and your family. Best wishes!
Lara, was amazing. She made our event perfect. She was so easy to work with and so responsive to all our requests.
Response from Lara Madden Violin:
Thank you so much!! Lovely to meet you and your partner.
Lara was super easy to work with and was such an amazing and gifted violinist. There were so many changes to my wedding ceremony and Lara just rolled with all the changes. We provided a list of songs we wanted her to play and she delivered! Most of the songs we asked her to play were contemporary/modern songs which sounded great on the violin. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Lara for your event.
Response from Lara Madden Violin:
Thank you very much, Arnoldo! Lovely to be a part of your beautiful day.
Sincerely,
Lara M.
Lara added an element of elegance to the Service. Appreciated by all.
Thank You, Neil
Lara is an absolute professional and did an amazing job at our wedding. Thank you Lara!
Lara was excellent! She is extremely talented and quite a professional. Her playing was great. We asked that she do some speaking/education between songs and she was wonderful, very personable.
She has a wide selection and was very flexible. Hire her! You won't be disappointed.
Price Range: $100-$300
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
One can expect a lively and friendly professional violinist. I offer a wide variety of styles and repertoire on the violin, so please be in touch about specific song or genre preferences. One can also expect that I will show up at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the gig.
Lara Madden, Violin
Violinist Lara Maria Madden has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. She is an enthusiastic orchestral, chamber, and solo musician. Lara served as Concertmaster with DePaul University’s Symphony Orchestra, as well as Thompson Street Opera Company. She has studied and performed music abroad, and in the summer of 2017, she attended Music Masters Course Japan, performing in Yokohama and Tokyo.
Lara has received numerous awards for violin performance, including a Jacobs School of Music Emerging Young Artist Award to attend Indiana University. Her most influential teachers include Guillaume Combet, Gerardo Ribeiro, Grigory Kalinovsky, and Olga Kaler.
Originally from River Forest, Illinois, Lara began studying the violin and piano at the age of three, and attended music programs throughout the Chicago area during her childhood and teen years. She is a firm believer in music fostering community wellness, and seeks to spread the joy of music with those around her.
Lara has a passion for physical fitness, and practices yoga and running in her spare time. She is a supporter of holistic health, and believes that there is a strong correlation between music making and physical and mental wellness.
I am not able to perform outdoors in weather below 50 degrees. Performing in cold weather can negatively impact the violin.
September 21, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 24, 2024 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 28, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Anniversary Party |
March 07, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
August 26, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 12, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Reception |
June 23, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 10, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 27, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 13, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 29, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 09, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 07, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 24, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 09, 2022–July 10, 2022 • 10:00pm - 12:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 04, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 14, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
December 11, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
August 13, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Anniversary Party |
July 28, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 25, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Bridal Shower |
July 17, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 08, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 26, 2021 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Bridal Shower |
April 17, 2021 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Personal Occasion |
March 13, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 05, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
November 21, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 08, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 02, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 30, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Virtual Event |
October 26, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
November 11, 2016 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Surprise |
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