Michael Shingo Crawford

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $225

Reception pricing

Prices start at $225

Category: Live Solo Performer

Type: Solo instrumentalist

Type: Mixed chamber ensemble

Genres: Classical, Pop/Top 40s, Rock

About Michael Shingo Crawford

Michael Shingo Crawford

Violinist

I am a violinist, composer, and arranger who presents classical, popular, and anime music, as well as my original compositions, in a wide variety of settings, including concert halls, celebrations, and weddings. I work with musicians from Philadelphia and most commonly perform as solo violin, violin/cello duo, or violin/harp duo.

In addition to being a performer, I also compose and write my own arrangements. This means that I can offer music that you won't hear from any other musician. I have a wide-ranging song list that you can choose from and take requests for music that I have not played before but are meaningful to you. Using my skills, I can make compelling arrangements of these songs for violin or the ensemble of your choosing.

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Performance samples

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Services

Services

  • Learning new songs
  • Music during breaks

Musical genres

  • Classical
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • Rock

Event types

  • After party
  • Baraat
  • Cocktail hour
  • Couples luncheon
  • Elopement
  • Engagement party
  • Farewell brunch
  • Other
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding shower
  • Welcome party

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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2 reviews

  • JL

    Jessica L.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 18, 2022

    Great musician!

    Easily one of the best vendors I had the pleasure of working with for my wedding. Easy going, responsive, and a master on the violin. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special.

  • BH

    Becca H.

    Rating: 5
    •Dec 1, 2021

    Responsive, Talented, and Passionate

    We knew after perusing his YouTube channel and speaking with him briefly via phone that Michael Shingo Crawford was the perfect musician for our wedding. He was responsive, incredibly talented, and clearly passionate about his work. Michael was generous and accommodating, learning new songs at our request for the processional and recessional and playing outdoors in chilly conditions. The violin/cello duo's elegant performance left an impression on our guests, heightening the emotions of our day in a beautiful way. We will be forever thankful.

Yes, if you would like to hear a song that is not on my list, feel free to let me know, and I will see if it is possible.
Couples will typically select specific songs that they would like to hear during the ceremony and leave the musicians to select appropriate music for the prelude and cocktail hour. During the ceremony, you can make selections for each person or group that is processing, as well as the recessional.
No – for my solo service, I play violin without a backing track. As an arranger, I can be very creative with what’s possible on one violin. If you would like accompaniment, you can always ask me to bring a second musician! The ensembles I most commonly perform in are violin and cello duo, and violin and harp duo.
No – I play on an acoustic violin without amplification. For most situations this is totally sufficient in terms of volume. An indoor space will help add volume to the sound through reverberation, but even for a larger outdoor event, people usually have no problem hearing me.
Yes, I have year-round coverage from Insurance Canopy. If your venue requires vendors to have insurance, let me know, and I will send them the required proof of insurance document.
No, prelude music would be extra time, so be sure to let me know how much prelude music you would like!
Prelude music is typically 15-30 minutes – just long enough to cover the time when people are arriving and being seated. The ceremony usually lasts for around 30 minutes. The cocktail hour is very flexible – 1 hour is very common, but shorter and longer times are possible as well.
The ideal playing condition for me would be clear weather between 55-85 degrees. There is some leeway with the temperature and I can still put on a great performance given some preparation. For example, in cold weather, I would dress warmly and use fingerless gloves. If there is any precipitation, I will need a covered area to play in, since string instruments are easily damaged by water.
I typically travel up to 90 miles from Philadelphia (2 hours of driving). When the travel is lengthy, it’s best if you can have me play for a longer period of time (at least an hour). In any case, get in touch with me to discuss what’s possible!
For weddings and other larger events, I send a contract which finalizes everything that we have discussed. After that’s signed, we are all set.

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