2026 Rate Sheet

Pricing & Packages

Wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, full-day soloist coverage, the Soul Shades violin-and-piano duo, private events, and corporate galas across NYC, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Three zones — travel included for NYC, standard pricing across the inner ring, custom-quoted for the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Wedding Services — Solo Violin / Piano

Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Full Day

Every wedding booking includes up to 3 song requests from the existing repertoire, a low-profile high-fidelity sound system, and prelude coverage. See full solo package details →

Package NYC LI / Westch / N.NJ / Greenwich Hudson Valley & Beyond
Wedding Ceremony Prelude, processional, vows, recessional. Up to 3 repertoire songs. $595 Travel Included $745 Standard Zone Custom Quote
Ceremony + Cocktail Hour Most-booked. Solo violin for ceremony, jazz piano or violin/keys for cocktail. $950 Travel Included $1,100 Standard Zone Custom Quote
Full Day Soloist Ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner — full-day coverage, single musician. $1,800 Travel Included $1,950 Standard Zone Custom Quote
Soul Shades — Violin + Piano Duo

A Refined Live Duo

Julie on violin paired with a jazz pianist — a music-forward duo for ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. Best for couples who want chamber-style elegance with jazz feel. See duo details →

Package NYC LI / Westch / N.NJ / Greenwich
Ceremony Prelude, processional, vows, recessional with violin and piano. $2,400 Travel Included $2,550 Standard Zone
Ceremony + Cocktail Hour Ceremony plus a one-hour cocktail set, continuous duo coverage. $3,200 Travel Included $3,350 Standard Zone

Hudson Valley and beyond: custom-quoted on request.

Private Events

Proposals, Parties & Corporate

Solo violin or piano for proposals, private parties, gallery openings, brand activations, and corporate galas. Pricing reflects performance time — soundcheck, setup, and breakdown are not counted against the hour.

Package NYC LI / Westch / N.NJ / Greenwich
Private Event — 1 Hour Single-hour solo performance for intimate gatherings. $395 Travel Included $545 Standard Zone
Proposal Discreet, tailored to the moment — soft setup, single song or short set. $295 Travel Included $445 Standard Zone
Corporate / Gala Brand events, galas, hospitality residencies — solo or layered with DJ. $495 Travel Included $645 Standard Zone

Hudson Valley and beyond, longer durations, multi-act formats, and custom hybrid sets (DJ + live) are all available — submit an inquiry for a tailored quote.

Add-Ons

Custom Songs & Special Requests

Custom arrangements outside the existing repertoire, instrumental versions of repertoire songs, and short-lead-time bookings. Send the song reference as early as possible — 4–6 weeks of lead time is typical for a brand-new arrangement.

Instrumental Version of a Repertoire Song Existing repertoire song reworked for instrumental-only performance.
+ $125
Custom Song Outside Repertoire A song not currently in the repertoire, arranged from scratch.
+ $200 / song
Both — Instrumental + Custom Combined add-on rate when both apply to the same song.
+ $300
Same-Day or Under-2-Week Booking Surcharge for short-lead-time bookings under two weeks out.
+ 25%
Booking & Details

How It Works

Retainer & Contract

50% non-refundable retainer + signed performance agreement secures the date. Remaining balance due before the event.

Travel Zones

NYC bookings include travel (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Hoboken, Jersey City). The inner ring covers Long Island, Westchester, Northern NJ, and Greenwich. Hudson Valley and beyond are custom-quoted.

Song Requests

Up to 3 songs from the existing repertoire are included with every booking. Custom arrangements outside the repertoire are an add-on; ideally booked 4–6 weeks ahead.

Sound System

Every booking includes a low-profile, high-fidelity PA scaled to the venue — wired XLR for indoor rooms, battery-powered amplification for outdoor lawns and rooftops, and wireless lavalier mics on request.

Response Time

Julie reviews every inquiry personally and responds within 24 hours. A short video call follows before any agreement is signed.

Lead Time

For Saturday weddings in peak season, 6–12 months out is typical. Off-season, weeknight, and corporate bookings often work on shorter timelines.

Ready to inquire?

Send a few details about your event — date, venue, guest count, and the vibe you want — and Julie will respond within 24 hours with a tailored quote.

Submit an Inquiry