FAQ
Everything you need to know.
The questions couples, planners, and event hosts ask most often before booking.
SRQ Violinist is Matt Dendy, a professional violinist and electric violinist based in Sarasota, Florida, with 1000+ weddings and events performed, 91+ five-star reviews on WeddingWire, and the trusted choice of The Ritz-Carlton, Longboat Key Club, St. Regis Longboat Key, and Florida's top wedding planners.
Pricing typically ranges from $600–$2,000 depending on event length, ceremony vs. cocktail hour coverage, travel, and whether you're booking solo violin or adding musicians through SRQ Entertainment Co.
Matt's repertoire includes hundreds of classical, modern pop, rock, country, Disney, jazz, and contemporary songs, plus custom arrangements built for your specific moments.
A solo violinist creates an intimate, cinematic atmosphere ideal for processional, vows, and recessional. Violin scales from quiet outdoor ceremonies to grand ballrooms and pairs seamlessly with DJs or bands later in the night.
Yes. Matt plays everything from Ed Sheeran and John Legend to Imagine Dragons, with electric violin arrangements that recreate full-band sound from one performer.
Yes, beach ceremonies, garden weddings, terrace cocktail hours, and yacht events are all standard. Weather contingencies (shade, humidity, rain plan) are discussed in advance.
Classic choices include Canon in D, Bridal Chorus, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, and Air on the G String. Modern favorites include A Thousand Years (Christina Perri), Marry Me (Train), and instrumental arrangements of any meaningful song to the couple.
9–14 months is typical for Sarasota weddings, and 12+ months is recommended for peak season (October–May) or top venues.
Yes. Matt regularly plays private proposals, anniversaries, and surprise moments, discreet arrival, custom song, and pristine performance.
Matt can play prelude music as guests arrive, the processional and bride's entrance, the recessional, cocktail hour, and the reception, including dinner music or special moments where appropriate. Many couples book ceremony plus cocktail hour.
Yes. Matt performs both acoustic and electric violin. Electric violin is popular for cocktail hours, receptions, corporate events, and galas where a bigger, contemporary sound fits the room.
Yes. Beyond weddings, Matt performs for corporate receptions, galas, fundraisers, birthdays, anniversaries, cocktail receptions, and private parties throughout the Sarasota area.
Yes. Matt's repertoire spans classical, pop, rock, country, Disney, and jazz, and couples and hosts are welcome to request songs for their key moments. Browse the song list on the Music page.
Send a quick inquiry through the Contact page with your date, venue, and event details, or email SRQViolinist@gmail.com. Matt typically responds within 24 hours.
Matt's primary service area is Sarasota and roughly 60 miles around it, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Venice, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. He is also available to travel and has performed out of state weddings including San Francisco, Ohio, New York, and Maine. However, Matt has performed for numerous out of state weddings including San Francisco, Ohio, New York, and Maine.