The Singing Violinist
- Los Angeles, CA
- Violinist
- 30 Verified Bookings
David J. said “Hired Nicole to play during the cocktail hour, which elevated the event. She performed a solo to break our dinner to the next event and she was the highlight…”
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Brianna Rhodes is a graduate of the FSU College of Music, where she studied violin performance. She performs as a soloist and orchestral musician and brings her passion and professionalism to every concert.
Brianna specializes in classical music but has a diverse musical background -- from writing and performing for film scores to recording as a session violinist for songwriters and pop music. With a background as a composer, she's able to set the perfect musical tone for your event with custom arrangements in any style.
Live music adds so much intimacy and excitement to any wedding or event. Contact Brianna if you're interested in creating that experience!
If I could give Brianna 10 stars I would. What a BLAST. So easy to work with and vital to helping me make memories for my best friend’s wedding that no one will ever forget.
Brianna was super collaborative leading up to my event, helped me figure out the logistics, showed up, ROCKED IT, understood exactly what I wanted. Brianna is a true PRO and I will scream it from the rooftops and ask everyone I know to hire her. Thank you thank you!
Response from Brianna Rhodes:
Thank you so much, Jess!! You're a beautiful singer and I loved performing with you! Thanks for letting me be a part of such a special moment and for being such a fun and easygoing collaborator :)
Brianna
Beautiful and everyone enjoyed the music
Response from Brianna Rhodes:
Thank you for inviting me to play! :)
Brianna really enhanced my proposal with the beautiful music she played and she made sure to include any songs that I wanted. She is the perfect violinist to work with!! She did such an incredible job!
Response from Brianna Rhodes:
Thank you, Dalvir! It was an honor to play for your romantic and intimate proposal :)
I booked Brianna for my mom’s 60th birthday Tea Party and she was great. After reviewing other talent, it was the comments people had left that swayed me towards here. She’s very talented and played a mixture of classical and modern music on her violin. After hearing from a nearby table that the audience were Disney fans, she took the initiative to play some Disney hits, which was perfect! She made my mom’s birthday very special.
Brianna is an incredibly talented violinist, who is not only kind but brings a great energy to any room. Beautiful soul, highly recommend.
Response from Brianna Rhodes:
Thank you so much, Ryan!
Brianna was absolutely perfect! She played beautifully, and her talent was just as impressive as her warm spirit. An outdoor event is always a bit tricky to navigate (especially in the summer), and she performed as if the elements weren't even a factor. She arrived early and was very professional. We are so grateful.
Brianna was so great to work with! Very responsive and anything I requested for her to play was no problem.
Very sweet, kind, responsive, and talented person! Thank you for your beautiful music. Definitely recommend.
Brianna was professional, polite and such a pleasure to work with. She endured a very breezy outdoor event and was nothing but amazing! A very talented performer we'd be happy to book again.
Brianna was an incredible addition to a surprise proposal I planned in Malibu. She was great with communication, and was flexible when the weather was very much up in the air. Her playing was amazing and she was the sweetest. Brianna, thank you again!
Response from Brianna Rhodes:
Thank you, Ashley! It was wonderful to meet you and to be part of such a gorgeous proposal!
Brianna was so communicative and open to finding the perfect songs to play at our ceremony. She was punctual and is the sweetest.
Brianna was very professional and talented ! She was also very sweet ! Having her at my engagement party made it that more magical and romantic !
Response from Brianna Rhodes:
Thanks so much, Samantha! I'm glad I could play and be part of your celebration :)
Brianna
She was on time friendly and made our engagement an absolute masterpiece. If you have the opportunity to book her look no further!!
On time and professional. She was charming and dressed properly for the occasion. Brianna helped me via text every step of the way. I must have been annoying with all the questions I had and advice I needed. She was so sweet every step of the way and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a true professional.
Ohh on a side note her playing is flawless. Her string dynamic pops and note changes gives you the chills.
We will be hiring Brianna again soon for our wedding.
Brianna was awesome! She was on time, super professional and made communication so easy! The Violin was beautiful! Thank you for making our event so special Brianna!!!
Brianna played in a privet event I had... She had great communication, show up early to prepare and played like angels are dropping from the sky...
Highly recommend!
Thanks a bunch!
After months of Covid quarantine I booked Brianna to play a small front yard show for my family and a few friends. She brought beautiful music and smiles to everyone. This included some little kids who alternated between dancing and intently listening. The grown ups danced a little too. She mixed in some classical music with some Disney songs for a fun, lively show. Brianna really understood why we booked her—for some wonderful music and some joy. Thank you.
Professional, Reliable, Lovely! We booked Ms. Rhodes for a private event and was blown away by her skill level, friendly demeanor and professionalism. Will book again.
She worked with me to find the PERFECT song for my small, private garden wedding. Her performance was wonderful, highly recommend. Thank you Brianna!!!
Response from Brianna Rhodes:
Thanks so much, Maria! The garden was beautiful and intimate and I'm glad I could be a part of your wedding day. Congratulations!
The best! Even the minister said she was the best he had ever heard. Many thanks Brianna! Highly recommended!!
Response from Brianna Rhodes:
Thank you, Patty -- it was wonderful working with you!
Professional, prompt, and insanely talented. Don't even bother looking at others. This is who you want to book. Trust me. Brianna Rhodes made my event a million times better with her presence.
Brianna was great at communicating before our event and helping us choose music for our wedding ceremony. She did a wonderful job and the music was beautiful!
Response from Brianna Rhodes:
Rebecca,
Thanks again for inviting me to play for your wedding! The ceremony was beautiful, and I was glad for another chance to play at The Space. Your responsiveness and friendliness made working out the details a breeze. Thank you!
Brianna
We found Brianna on this site and were happy with her from the beginning! She communicated with us throughout the whole process and was very flexible with what we were looking for. We were most impressed that she even arranged some songs she didn't know just for us! Our ceremony started fashionably late and she was happy to be flexible with us there as well. She is very friendly, professional and a beautiful violinist! Her services gave our wedding that extra special touch. Thank you Brianna!!
Response from Brianna Rhodes:
Samantha,
Thank you so much for the kind words! I had a great time playing for you, and loved the music you chose. Both you and Jeff were so friendly and made it a wonderful experience! Thanks again -- I'm glad I could be part of your wedding :)
Brianna
I contacted Brianna without having met her or heard her play through Gig Salad in the hopes she could play for both my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. I had a vague idea of what we were hoping to hear during these events and she came up with brilliant suggestions to fill in the gaps. She also arranged many songs that we requested that she hadn't previously played and sent us samples so we could hear them before the big day. Not only was her playing excellent, but she was friendly and responsive throughout the whole process. The wedding was planned out of state so I didn't get to actually meet her until the day of. She set the mood for the whole day and we couldn't have been happier! I highly recommend Brianna.
I hired Brianna as a violin soloist for my wedding and could not have been more pleased. She is a lovely young woman who is responsive, can play almost any musical selections and I would highly recommend her to anyone who asks. I love the cinema so I was extremely impressed that she could perform the different selections I asked her about and they sounded perfect. It was exactly what I was hoping for - she really set the tone of the evening with her music. Her rate was incredibly reasonable as well. I am so thankful that she was available for the occasion.
I have hired Brianna on several occasions and each time she has surpassed my expectations. She is as professional as she is talented.
Price Range: $250+ (contact for personalized estimate)
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
I love playing for a wide variety of events. Some of my experience includes:
Weddings - Ceremony and Reception
Funerals
Ladies' Teas
Holiday Parties
Fundraisers
Religious services
Pit musician for musicals/opera
I am also an orchestral musician and have performed alongside renowned musicians such as Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Rachel Barton Pine, Gary Mauer, and Caroline Goulding.
March 10, 2025 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
July 12, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 10, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Personal Occasion |
August 24, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
August 09, 2024 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Wedding Reception |
August 03, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 27, 2024 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
February 04, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Surprise |
December 17, 2023 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 09, 2023 • 8:00am - 8:15am | Surprise |
November 25, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 24, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
October 22, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Religious Celebration |
September 10, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 26, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 03, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 29, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
April 28, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Cocktail Party |
March 31, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
March 03, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
February 14, 2023 • 10:00am - 5:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2022 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
November 25, 2022 • 9:30pm - 10:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 07, 2022 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 16, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
April 02, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
February 14, 2022 • 9:00am - 9:15am | Surprise |
November 01, 2020 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
October 11, 2020 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Surprise |
October 11, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Surprise |
October 10, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Personal Occasion |
October 09, 2020 • 5:30pm - 5:45pm | Personal Occasion |
September 14, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Surprise |
October 12, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 31, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
November 26, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 09, 2016 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Surprise |
November 14, 2015 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 11, 2015 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 09, 2015 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 25, 2014 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 22, 2014 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 17, 2014 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
I love to play for any kind of event, but weddings are my most popular request! I'm happy to work with you to choose the exact music you'd like for your wedding, but if you're unsure of where to start, here are some of my most frequently requested traditional wedding selections.
**Parents/Grandparents or Bridesmaids**
Depending on your preferences, one or two pieces can be used for these entrances. A slow, lyrical selection is a great way to set the mood. “Canon in D” and “Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring” are very popular.
Air on the G String – Bach
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring – Bach
Winter: “Largo” - Vivaldi
**Bridal Entrance**
These are my two most popular choices. Many couples choose one of these or pick a song that is meaningful.
Bridal Chorus (“Here Comes the Bride”) – Wagner
Canon in D – Pachelbel
**Recessional**
For the recessional, I suggest a lively and upbeat piece! My most commonly requested recessional music is Mendelssohn's “Wedding March,” which is a great traditional choice. Here are a few other great options.
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart
La Rejouissance - Handel
Rondeau – Mouret
Spring – Vivaldi
Trumpet Voluntary – Clark
Wedding March – Mendelssohn
**Additional Ceremony Music**
You may want to have additional music for a specific part of the ceremony, such as communion. I would recommend one of the following beautiful pieces:
Ave Maria - Schubert
Meditation from Thais – Massenet
Meditation on Ave Maria – Bach/Gounod
Melodie from Orfeo ed Euridice – Gluck
Sheep May Safely Graze – Bach
Sicilienne – von Paradis
David J. said “Hired Nicole to play during the cocktail hour, which elevated the event. She performed a solo to break our dinner to the next event and she was the highlight…”
Tony T. said “I would definitely recommend her.”
Brenda R. said “It was just perfect for the party theme.”
Ninet A. said “Talented, professional, and was one of the highlights of our wedding. Don’t second guess it if you’re thinking of a violinist at your event—hire Baethoven!”