James was amazing and very professional.
cellistja
- 75 hires
- 1 similar jobs done nearby
- Based in Oyster Bay, NY
- 14 years in business
- 1 employee
- Responds in about 1 hour
- Background checked
About cellistja
Hourly rate INCLUDES set up and break down time. I live in Nassau County, Long Island NY. I play the cello and perform classical music, pop music, jazz, film, oldies, classic rock, r&b and contemporary for weddings, corporate events, charities, concerts, engagements, proposals, studio recordings, birthdays, anniversaries, and more. I've been playing professionally for almost 10 years, and I have tons of experience to make sure your event or concert feel just right. I'm also a recording artist with an in home studio. Music is my life and I love to share my passion! -Packages I offer: (In order of popularity) Cello Solo (Using backing tracks if needed) Cello + Guitar Cello + Harp Cello + Piano Cello + Piano + Vocalist Violin Solo Cello and Violin Duet String Trio String Quartet DJ ***I can perform each part of the event with these groups, or have each musician play a different part of the event. I can make recommendations based on the length and style of the event. Please let me know if you have any questions! All musicians are amplified with a speaker system. I do not need electricity on site. I am fully insured and can provide a Certificate of Insurance with the venue. I do not provide microphones. ---Booking Process: My booking process is very simple, and I am very easy to reach! First I will discuss what music groups we need and check musician availability. I adjust my pricing according to distance of venue, time spent performing, size of group, instruments (larger instruments like harp and piano take more time to transport) and amount of material learned. (some pieces may need rehearsal beforehand, however this isn't common). You don't need to know your song requests immediately! At least a month ahead of time is ideal. Once we have an idea of what music is needed, I will then need the info below to write a contract. The contract contains the info to send me a down payment. Once I receive the down payment, I will keep in touch with you leading up to your event! I would love to schedule a phone call if you have the time! Date of Event: Names of couple, or contact name: Venue Address: Guest Arrival Time: ************* ****** Where I have performed: Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Midtown Rooftop, Vanderbilt Museum, The Pool NYC, The Vessel Huntington Yards, Tilles Center, Staller Center, Gateway Playhouse, Gurney's, Oheka Castle, Greenspace NYC, Governors Island, Gelsey Kirkland School, Queens Botanical Garden, Bronx Botanical, Brooklyn Botanical, Bourne Mansion, Glen Cove Mansion, Oyster Bay Mansion, The Swan Club, Crescent Beach Club, Seawanhaka Country Club, Water's Edge, The Larkfield, Georgio's, Sole East Resort, Eagles Nest, Oxygen Villa - Costa Rica, Sands Resort, The Legacy Castle, The Fox Hollow, Sayville Mansion, Columbia Club, Cosmopolitan Club, Central Park NYC, Bryant Park, Silva
Reviews
Working with James was a breeze! He recommended a musician named Jacob. He absolutely crushed it out of the park. Jacob was fun and lively. He really knew how to read the room. Thank you!
This was the BEST experience, James was great, responsive, great price and easy to deal with! The musicians were amazing, I hired a viola player who was spectacular and very sweet, her talent was beautiful! Also a Beautiful singer who also had great talent, amazing voice, both were punctual, dressed professionally and were very accommodating. I highly recommend and would definitely use them again as well as refer to everyone
James was super responsive and helpful when I needed a last minute musician for my wedding ceremony!
Amazing experience at our launch event. Boris played great, modern music that entertained 400 + guests. Will definitely use this group again!
Very swift responder with affordable pricing. Thank you, James!
It was an absolute working with James for my proposal. He was able to learn a specific song that was very special for my fiancé and I and played it beautifully on our special day. I highly recommend him and would love to work with him again for future events!
I’m new to Thumbtack and messaged a few musicians for wedding ceremony music. James responded almost immediately and was great with follow ups. His communication was professional and options are flexible as well
James was very professional from the moment we started talking to him. He was immediately responsive with everything that we discussed along the way. Everything was perfect from his professionalism to the beautiful music that made our daughter’s wedding ceremony so special! I look forward to the next event that we can have him play at. He is a very talented and very nice young man!
James was excellent for our wedding ceremony. From start to finish he was exceptional. We requested a number of songs and he was able to play them all so beautifully. It really accentuates all of the wonderful emotional moments. He was early, had everything setup nicely and in the right placement, and he was very cordial and professional. I highly recommend James!