OrchestralViolinist

Session Violinist

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Hi guys, I am a professional classically trained violinist living in Auckland, New Zealand. I have had over 10 years of experience on my instrument, and I regularly play in different groups from symphony orchestras to jazz and rock bands. My sight reading is exceptional, but I also have experience with improv and arrangement. Cheers guys

I can record violin (solo or section) for your track.
I prefer to work with sheet music, but if you are unable to provide any I can do some improv or write a part myself.
For a violin section I record in the same position for each take, but change the pan of each recording later (if you want).

For revisions and feedback takes I send a rough mix with your track as an mp3 and for the final track I send a WAV file (dry or mixed) for each part.

I guarantee that my playing and recording will be of the highest quality.

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

Interview with OrchestralViolinist

  1. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  2. A: A combination. The flexibility of digital is a key part of my work flow and the reliability is also important.

  3. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  4. A: That I will not view a job as complete until they are completely happy with it.

  5. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  6. A: The music.

  7. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  8. A: Make sure that you have a clear idea of what you want. If possible get some sheet music written. (even something basic is better than nothing)

  9. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  10. A: PC USB audio interface Headphones Microphone Hat

  11. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  12. A: I am relatively new to the music industry and I've only been working professionally for a few years mostly freelancing but also some paid gigs through my casual orchestra.

  13. Q: How would you describe your style?

  14. A: My tone has been describe as dark and rich, but I would personally call it upbeat Gothic if that makes any sense. I can of course play any style.

  15. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  16. A: I would love to work with Stephane Grappelli because he is the greatest jazz violinist ever.

  17. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  18. A: NEVER use chorus to boost your strings!

  19. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  20. A: Anything from baroque to orchestral rock. I really varies.

  21. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  22. A: Violin playing and interpretation.

  23. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  24. A: It really depends on the song. If they provide sheet music there isn't that much room for interpretation, but if I get asked to do some improv, I can really let fly with some creative ideas. Many people overlook the importance of strings as a textural element in modern music. If you listen to the chart topping hits you will find that the majority of them have strings at some point in the song.

  25. Q: What's your typical work process?

  26. A: I tend to start with research and listening to reference material. Then I sight read/blind improvise over the track and see what happens. Then I refine it slowly taking each section and rerecording it until I am happy. Then I send the client a rough mixed mp3 of the song. If they have anything that they want me to change, I go back and change it. When we are both happy with the track I send them a high quality WAV file, either dry or mixed and mastered.

  27. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  28. A: Software: A few years ago when I was setting up my studio, I chose to go down the Linux route, because I want to really support the open-source movement. I chose KXstudio (a variant of Ubuntu) as my OS, and Ardour as my primary DAW. I really haven't ever regretted my choice. Hardware: Custom built PC. USB recording interface with studio quality preamps and 24 bit 48 kHz quality. MXL 990 Condenser Microphone Other bits and pieces

  29. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  30. A: I really enjoy the music of Benj Pasek & Justin Paul especially having played some of it! I am also a great fan of any musical theatre and I regularly play in a number of amateur pit orchestras purely for the enjoyment.

  31. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  32. A: Usually I am asked to recording a backing string section or a solo fiddling or jazz solo.

  • ViolinAverage price - $70 per song
Terms Of Service

3 revisions depending on the track
Most songs take about 10 days.
Possible extra charge if sheet music is not provided.

Gear Highlights
  • KXstudio (music orientated linux distro)
  • Studio quality preamps
  • MXL 990 condenser microphone
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