Annette Carol Violin

I like to call myself type A-. You can expect lots of questions for clarification on my end early on so I know exactly what you want, so that you can expect exactly what you want on gig day. I say I'm A-minus because after the initial flood of information, I'm super chill :). I have been a collaborator on many different projects and have worked with everyone, from musician business gurus and veterans to people who have vague ideas of what they want or have never even thought about it and don't even know what songs they want. Versatility is how to survive in this world. I'm also ok with last minute changes. I've done gigs where each rehearsal was in a different space; outside and during a rapid dusk, twice actually. I'm very easy going once I have the structure and tasks outlined, even basic ideas. For weddings, I like to have bridal party numbers and orders of entry for music cues - I love the added personalization that music can make. At my own wedding, I transcribed and arranged exactly the pieces I wanted to be played and hired trusted colleagues to perform. I want every event I'm hired for to experience the same last detail of personalization. Even birthday parties for celebrated members of the community deserve to have their favorite Led Zeppelin song played. No song is out of bounds; that's the freedom of live music from verifiably genius musicians.

Hi!

I achieved my Master's in Music in Violin Performance from SUNY Purchase College in 2015, which is a mouthful to say I love to practice and I love the Violin. I have collaborated extensively throughout my 20+ years of violin career. I have played at Memphis in May under the Mayor's Tent; I've played numerous weddings, groups and solo; I've recorded with local talents to produce not only Classical tracks but also Pop and Hip Hop. Growing up in a Gospel Church has also enhanced my ability to sing Soul, but also other styles. I enjoy most genres and styles of music and looking to give new life to the stodgy Classical scene.

For solo events where I am accoustic, I only need about a square yard of space to stand with my music stand and my case can sit next to me. I provide my stand and no electrical outlets are required.

For solo events that demand tracks and backing sound, I need supply to electricity and perhaps more space to set up a small table for my laptop and speakers.

For events where I contract colleagues for quartets, we would need more space and chairs.