Melissa Folzenlogen/'Baethoven'

Baethoven is a touring violinist, singer and guitarist who’s musical stylings will grab your attention and leave you wanting more. From NYC’s subway cars and wedding halls to SXSW, iHeartradio, Lincoln Center, Spotify's Discover Weekly, NPR’s Tiny Desk and recently on country super star Dasha's Billboard charting hit 'Austin', her performances have been enjoyed by hundreds of millions worldwide. A musician’s musician, she’s just as likely to bust out some Led Zeppelin or Lizzo, The Beatles or Billie Eilish, or slide from Stevie Wonder to Silk Sonic. A classically trained violinist, she has the chops to wow any crowd, with a speciality in marrying the virtuosity of classical music to the crowd pleasing hits of the last 70 years.

Baethoven is available to play violin for corporate events, galas/fundraisers, weddings, surprise proposals, parties, colleges/universities, restaurants, clubs, Bridgerton themed events, and more!

Just as likely to leave an audience moved to tears by beauty as she is to leave jaws dropped on the floor from mind-melting solos, whether she’s playing solo, duo, trio, quartet, full band (with her network of world class, touring, award and competition winning musicians from the world’s most prestigious music institutions) for 5 or 5000 people, she and her team will bring their best to your events, and customize the playlist and vibe for exactly what you have envisioned. Baethoven understands that most people’s opportunity to have a musician capable of switching from Tupac to Rachmaninoff to Taylor Swift and then some Metallica on the spot might be fairly limited - and she delights in being able to deliver once in a lifetime moments for anyone she plays for. Making music or making conversation, she’s a people person happy to make sure clients get an awesome show and an easy to work with professional to handle the entertainment.

In addition, she runs Baethoven Bookings LLC, in which she books out other talent from said network if she is unavailable to perform for your event due to a scheduling or budget limitation. She has a large roster of wedding violinists, wedding musicians, event and performance specialists for all sorts of occassions in most genres suitable for most events, so even if you're unsure if she's the right fit/you want to double check her availability, rest assured she and her team will be happy to find the perfect fit for you, and to book one of her musicians for your event.

Baethoven can also create custom audio! Need violins for your record? Want a speech recorded into your favorite song as you walk down the aisle to your family and beloved? Want a new theme song for a grand entrance? Custom song, just for you? How about ‘The Wedding March’ arranged in the style of Queen? All things she has done for clients, and would be happy to do for you to add some extra special magic to your vision.

Is your project a bit more unconventional/atypical, or requires screen time or acting ability? With a background in improv comedy from the famed UCB improv school and her recent stint as a lead in a play in the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, she absolutely loves an interesting/unique request - whether it’s playing violin on a gondola, or performing long form works of comedic/dramatic style, she’d love to hear about your idea and is almost always game for something different and fun.

Whether you just need some elegant background music, or a rockstar to command center attention of the stage, Baethoven’s got you covered.