Ilana: Acoustic/Electric Violin & Ensembles
Ilana: Acoustic/Electric Violin & Ensembles

Ilana: Acoustic/Electric Violin & Ensembles

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Looking for high-energy, up-to-the-minute music for a spirited party? Or an elegant performer with over twenty years of experience performing at weddings and functions from San Francisco City Hall to Google HQ and with notable artists from Andrea Bocelli to ODESZA, the Eagles and Michael Buble to Josh Groban? A highly skilled musician who has been playing since the age of two, conservatory educated, who appears with almost every orchestra and many chamber ensembles throughout the Bay Area and far beyond? As one of the area's leading violinists, whether at a lavish wedding or a beachfront proposal, I can perform for you on acoustic or electric violin as soloist, with cello, electric guitar, or other instruments. My repertoire spans everything from classical to current R&B, pop, rock, and blues. Sometimes, I appear backed by iPad tracks or a DJ if that's the aesthetic you're looking for, usually a higher energy 'full band' feel. I am also a passionate teacher, accommodating all ages and levels from young children through adults at my East Bay home studio. My students will tell you that I'm a very fun, patient, and inspiring teacher who gently encourages students with an experiential and sometimes playful approach to learning that emphasizes excellent technique along with self-directed choices of goals and repertoire. I enjoy the rapport with audiences large and small, just as I enjoy the dialogue in every violin lesson, whether I'm teaching an adult or a two year old. I hope to meet and connect with you.
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Hired 113 times

Serves Oakland, CA

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22 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Neera N.
Sep 15, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Ilana and her son (on guitar) for my 40th birthday celebration - an outdoor backyard party. She was AWESOME - truly made my party an unforgettable experience. She came with plenty of time ahead of schedule so that they could setup and be ready to go, and provided a mix of live music (with backing tracks) as well as a playlist during her breaks (so we never had awkward silence). The volume was perfect for background music, and she provided us with a mic for speeches etc. Her songlist was phenomenal - everything from Dua Lipa to Michael Jackson to Bollywood songs - wow! My guests were in awe :) Thank you so much Ilana!

Details: Birthday party • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Guitar • Other strings • No preference • Oldies • Variety • Pop / top 40 • Covers • Outdoors

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Jasmine L.
Jun 10, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Ilana was amazing! She was able to read the crowd and she played popular Spanish music that my family loved. She was very professional and punctual. We will definitely book her in the future.

Details: Birthday party • 26 - 50 guests • 12 years old or younger • 13 - 17 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Guitar • Piano • Other strings • No preference • Pop / top 40 • Rock / classic rock • Covers • Variety • Oldies • Banquet hall / ballroom

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Alyssa Z.
Nov 2, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Booked with Ilana using ThumbTack for an outdoor wedding ceremony with a quick turnaround time (<1mo). From the first messages Ilana was attentive and professional, and worked flawlessly with our coordinator for concurrence on timing and logistics of the morning. Though Ilana’s contract outlined the requirements of both parties, including that of inclement weather, I didn’t strongly consider thundering rain when planning an outdoor October SF wedding. Ilana handled the rain and its limitations on performance professionally and tactfully, she went above and beyond to ensure we had processional music, and her playing provided the most beautiful accompaniment to the pouring skies. Would recommend Ilana to anyone seeing the services of a violinist.

Details: Wedding ceremony • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Guitar • Other strings • Variety • Pop / top 40 • Rock / classic rock • Outdoors

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Sheila B.
Sep 20, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

She was outstanding , wide range of music . Made our event

Details: Wedding ceremony • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Other strings • Variety • Outdoors

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Cynthia R.
Sep 20, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Ilana is awesome to work with and she did such a great job at our church wedding ceremony! I would definitely recommend her :)

Details: Wedding ceremony • 51 - 75 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Other strings • No preference • Other • Other

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