Cleveland has a vibrant music scene, and when it comes to violins, the city boasts some of the finest talent around. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate event, or a private celebration, these nine violinists and ensembles bring elegance, artistry, and unforgettable performances to every stage.
1. Steven Greenman
Steven Greenman is a consummate musical artist as a violinist, composer, and educator. He is a masterful violin soloist with symphony orchestras, a soulful performer of klezmer music, and a virtuoso performer of East European folk music. Steven’s influential recordings, klezmer music compositions and dedicated master classes have been internationally acclaimed.
2. Victor Samalot
Victor Samalot is a 30+ year veteran guitarist from Cleveland, Ohio who draws on his Latin roots, fusing timeless Latin groove with Jazz stylings topped with a rock edge that appeals to listeners of world fusion music. Imagine a jam session with the likes of Carlos Santana, Wes Montgomery and Jeff Beck. Fresh and contemporary, Victor’s musical adventure keeps him quite busy performing and in the studio. His influences include Ottmar Liebert, Craig Chaquico, Jesse Cook, Phil Keaggy, Jose Feliciano, and David Gilmour.
3. Viva La Strings
Viva La Strings offers a personalized musical experience, crafting the perfect symphony for weddings, events, and celebrations. Let our talented musicians add a touch of class to your occasion.
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4. Megan Sullivan
Megan Sullivan, violin, is an active freelancer residing in Cleveland, Ohio. Accomplished as both a classical and contemporary performer, she has played hundreds of concerts, weddings, and other events with repertoire spanning classical to today’s hits! Megan is professionally experienced in performing, improvising, sight-reading, transcribing, arranging, singing, and studio recording.
5. Perfect Harmony Violin
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6. OPUS 216
Founded in 2012 by violinist Ariel Clayton Karas, OPUS 216 has appeared in every major venue in northeast Ohio, from special events at the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, to public and private events at Quicken Loans Arena, Progressive Field, Holden Arboretum, Cleveland History Center, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and special events for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, among others.
7. City Six Strings
City Six Strings was founded in 2020 by violinist Sarah Becker and cellist McKinley Glasser. Since then, they’ve grown to accommodate performances at 200-300 events per year in Ohio and the surrounding areas.
8. Amos Fayette (Salon Strings)
Amos Fayette has been playing the violin for three decades. The son of two music teachers, he has enjoyed a diverse career as a performer, educator, and music administrator. He has performed internationally as a soloist, requested substitute, and served as concertmaster with symphonies worldwide.
9. Erin August
Erin August is a violinist, teacher, and freelance musician in the Cleveland, Ohio area. She is a teaching artist at the Rainey Institute, a fiddle player in Yosemite Slim, and an active private performer and freelancer.
Final Thoughts
From classical soloists to contemporary ensembles, Cleveland’s violin talent is second to none. Each of these artists brings something unique to the stage, making them perfect choices for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations in 2025.