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"The musician was really talented however did not play the music requested so killed the entire vibe of the party. It was a party and we requested upbeat music alongside DJ but she used her own speaker and mellowed tunes... everyone obviously left the dance floor at this point and had to remind her of the request. She struggled with our requirements despite us being very specific on booking and even noted specific times on contract booking, did not fulfil contract and waste of £550"

Reply by Bedfordshire Violinist
Dear Hayley Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent event. I take all reviews seriously, as they help me improve my services, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some inaccuracies in your comments. The full fee you paid was £459, I understand that you felt the music selection did not align with the upbeat atmosphere you envisioned. However, I want to clarify that I arrived well-prepared with a curated playlist that included the specific tracks you requested, such as "Rebel Music" and "Ibiza Classics." Additionally, during our initial conversation, I offered to incorporate lively pop songs like "Havana," "Rather Be," and "Cheerleader" to enhance the party vibe. I left out your request to play Andrew Lloyd Webber/Starlight Express as I felt it didn’t align with the style of your event. Regarding the DJ sound levels, these were extremely loud throughout. I strive to maintain an enjoyable volume throughout my performances. While you noted that the dance floor, it was empty upon my arrival and throughout the ibiza classics with DJ last 30 minute set. I appreciated the positive feedback from many guests which indicates we’re enjoying my performances. As the event progressed, I was attentive to your requests, including the unexpected addition of a dhol drummer for the second set. I performed the "Morni" provided the Bollywood track to the DJ and performed alongside the DJ and which successfully energised the dance floor. I also addressed the issue with my electric violin volume being turned down by DJ immediately after he received feedback from guest complaining he couldn’t hear it! The booking was to perform 3x 30 minute sets I stayed on the dance floor except two 15 minute breaks and performed throughout the 2 hour duration. I made repeated requests to the DJ to play "Ibiza Classics," in line with your preferences, and I took swift action to address all requests throughout the night. The DJ consistently played track’s that were impossible for a violinist to play over such as Milkshake by Kelis. My goal is always to create memorable experiences for my clients, and I have consistently received positive feedback for over 20 years !

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"We hired Laura to play at our wedding, she was absolutely fantastic! Booking Laura was really easy and she took care of everything! She was more than happy to pull together a great playlist - and even learnt some pieces that were really special to us, such a lovely touch on our big day. Laura was really professional, arriving early and brought everything she needed. I would really recommend Laura - so many of our guests commented on the lovely playing. Thanks for making our day so special!"

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"Fantastic day with Teresa for my baby shower in Somerset. Amazing garden party with Teresa in the back ground! She lite up the garden with her funny charming personality & I cant recommend her enough. Looking forward to booking her again. Thank you so much for making my day special 💗 "

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"His tunes are as good as you will get. What makes him special is his sense of humour and the fun he brings to an occasion. Choose to celebrate? Choose Spud. "

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"Billy you were amazing on our wedding day a lot of people said the best part for them were the bag pipes. You pulled on a few hearts strings that day especially ours. You were such a friendly guy and would 100% recommend. "

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"We had Nathaniel play at our wedding in April 2017. He was very helpful in suggesting songs, as well as being willing to learn specific pieces which we had requested. We and our guests really enjoyed the performance, which was of a very high standard. We were also grateful for his flexibility when the timings of the performance were different from expected. We would highly recommend Nathaniel to anyone looking for a musical performance at their event"

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"Incredible. Thank you so much."

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"Ruth Lee was absolutely fantastic at our wedding! I can’t recommend her highly enough! Thank you very much!"

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"We would highly recommend Meredith for her professionalism and talent. Meredith's assistance in musical choice and arrangement for our daughters wedding was invaluable. She was always helpful and quick to respond to any questions asked. A true professional. Thank you Meredith ."

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"The Irish Violinist made our event memorable, she is a very talented musician and her choice of pieces were just perfect. I would highly recommend her for weddings, birthday events, or similar."

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"Just want to say a massive thank you from Suki and I for everything on Saturday! You were absolutely fantastic, we had so many guests commenting on how brilliant you were! Thanks so much for being part of our big day, especially our first dance which was just amazing!! Sorry that some of the timings went out the window by the way!! Hope you enjoyed playing as much as we enjoyed listening!"

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"Huge thank you to rachel for singing at our wedding it was amazing and brought a tear to everybodys eye. The service we have recieved throughout has been exceptional, we cant thank you enough. Rebecca and Andrew Hughes. "

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"I thought Jean Kelly was very friendly, pleasant, accommodating and professional. She know exactly what she was doing and and could not fault her playing. She added to the day."

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"All of our guests commented on how good he was, and he wasn't just stood in one place, he made an effort to walk through the crowds. We would highly recommend Dave to anyone wanting a saxophonist for any occasion. The whole booking process was easy. We both express are most sincere thanks to Dave for completing our Wedding Day. "

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"The most exciting artist I've heard lately! "

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