MariaGrig on SoundBetter

I am a string player and arranger, Berklee Alumni and the winner of international competitions who works in many different styles. My experience includes performing and recording strings for artists around the globe, fashion shows, adverts, video games and films. Working as an online musician for 10 years and have done more than 3000 sessions.

I'm offering various gigs including real violin/viola/double bass/string quartet/string quintet recordings/arrangements with various amount of takes for each part (solo or orchestral overdub). Can play written sheet music, improvise original part or arrange and record the whole section for any style.

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220 Reviews - 63 Repeat Clients

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by Alan S.
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Maria's playing is flawless in terms of accuracy, expression and delivery. She clearly puts her heart and soul into every performance. Highly recommend!!!
by Davin H.
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I have used Maria six times on three albums and I think I'm going to hire her again. She takes my compositions and rudimentary string arrangements to an entirely different level. Super talented, kind and professional.
by Jade A.
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Once again, Maria recorded a wonderful violin part for a song of mine. This is the second time that she's recorded violin for me, and I highly recommend her. She is timely, communicates very well, delivers on time, and most of all, she knows how to compose and play violin to match just what the song needs.
by Craig W.
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Another beautifully played part!
by Alan S.
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Yet another flawless delivery from Maria. She is so easy to work with and never fails to impress with her exceptional technique and consistent sound quality. I couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend!!!
by Alan S.
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How could you not give this girl a 5-star rating?!!! She delivers flawlessly every single time on both violin and viola. Expressive but not excessively so. Precision playing, even in the very high register. I am so blessed to have her as my go-to in the strings section of my work. Bravo Maria!!!
by Alan S.
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Impeccable delivery as always from Maria!
by Matt C.
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fantastic
by Brian H.
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I've had the pleasure to work with Maria on several occasions. As always, her writing and performance are absolutely top-notch. If you are looking for a string arrangement, I strongly recommend her.
by ElBurrito Music
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Maria is a Top Pro! She delivered the recordings on time and high quality!
by ElBurrito Music
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My first time Working with Maria! She is a very good player, she has a beutiful sound, great quality recording and she is very commited with the dead lines! For sure We will work again!

Gracias!!!!
by mark n.
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Great to work with Maria and very seamless and easy to work with.
Playing is top level and hit the mark
by Alan S.
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Another impeccable delivery from the girl with the midas touch! Superb
by Craig W.
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I've worked with Maria for a while now, her work is always consistent, well thought out, and beautiful. Also, always when promised.
by Alan S.
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Flawless performance as always!
by Alan S.
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Outstanding performance, impeccably delivered (as usual) with just the right amount of fairy dust ;-) ... Another day at the office for this shining star!
by Cyril
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Brillant as always !! Maria is a gem, highly recommend her !!
Thanks Maria !!
by Pier M.
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Maria is a great musician. She understood the work I asked her and turned it into music. I'm satisfied.
by Craig W.
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Another beautifully constructed, performed, and recorded, violin piece. Maria is wonderful to work with and delivers when she says she will. The best!
by Steve B.
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Amazing work as usual!

Interview with MariaGrig

Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I listen to the song and try to envision what type of strings will fit better and what needs to be done in terms of arranging. Then I'll start arranging the general strings idea and then work on details. Every part of the process will be confirmed with the client and any changes will be applied. Whenever we are ready with arranging I'll move on to the recording.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: David Garrett, Stephan Grappelli, Hans Zimmer, Joshua Bell, Miri Ben-Ari
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I've recorded my orchestral piece at Warner brothers studio. My role was composer/orchestrator/editor/conductor/strings player. Simply an amazing experience!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I've got many mics for slightly different sound options AKG414, AT4040, AT4081, Octava MKL5000 (valve mic). My preamp is custom made and is called M31. I'm using Pro Tools and Motu Ultralite Hybrid MK3 sound card. Everything you hear on my soundcloud was recorded with this setup.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love staying at home and working on different styles and for different parts of the world every day! I love to bring something new to the song.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: C: Could you add strings do my song? Me: YES! C: How many strings do you think it needs? Me: It depends on your expectations. If you want the song to sound intimate it can be a solo instrument. If you want an orchestral effect I would recommend and arrangement of 1st&2nd violins and violas or a string quartet.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The only misconception (but a good one really) is that customers think it's magic. However it's a skill which just took many many years to get developed.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I'm asking for any kind of guide. Just a few words on what they'd like to get from me, what they think their song needs. If there's no guide I can suggest my own ideas. The bpm (if it exists) and the desired format as well.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Please feel free to get in touch and don't hesitate to ask any questions!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Violin, macbook pro, motu soundcard, AT4081 mic and mic stand
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Playing violin/viola for more than 20 years. Composing&arranging for around 15 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Emotional with passion
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: With everyone who believes in strings power
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I'm doing sessions almost every day and creating recording templates is just the best time saver ever. Do it!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Songs in pop/rock/indie styles, acoustic songs, cinematic orchestral scores/soundstracks, classical
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Arrangement and violin/viola playing
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: It depends on the song. I'm trying to hear what the song is asking for. Most of my clients think that my strings add depth/dramatic effect/big orchestral impact or something more intimate/atmospheric.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Online violin/viola/cello/string quartet/string quintet recordings and arrangements
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Fashion show for Polina Raudson fashion house and touring with Neoclassica ensemble.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I am VOCAL. This guy is the best! Very creative and inspiring to work with.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog in dreams. Digital in reality.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will do my best to make you happy with the result! Any suggestions and changes desired will be done!