BOOK THE TOP RATED VIOLINIST IN NY
past corporate clients include
PAST celebrity/Artist CLIENTS Include
Saweetie • Taimane • 310babii • Dasha
• Foxy Brown • Chris Gethard
As seen at/on
Past corporate/institution client
PAST celebrity/Artist CLIENTS Include
Saweetie • Taimane • 310babii • Dasha • Foxy Brown • Chris Gethard
As seen at/on
OVER 100+ 5 STAR REVIEWS ON GOOGLE/THUMBTACK/GIGSALAD/THE BASH
BIO
Melissa Folzenlogen/'Baethoven'
Baethoven is a touring violinist, singer, and guitarist whose performances captivate audiences worldwide. From NYC’s subways to NPR’s Tiny Desk, SXSW, iHeartRadio, Lincoln Center, and Rolling Loud, her music has reached hundreds of millions. Recently featured on country star Dasha’s RIAA-certified Platinum hit "Austin," she seamlessly blends classical virtuosity with the crowd-pleasing hits of the last 70 years—whether it’s Led Zeppelin, Lizzo, or Rachmaninoff. In fact, you can view her songlist of over a thousand songs here.
Available for weddings, corporate events, galas, parties, fundraisers and more, Baethoven delivers unforgettable performances—whether solo, duo, or full band with her network of world-class musicians. She also runs Baethoven Bookings LLC, providing top-tier talent for events when she’s unavailable.
Beyond live shows, she creates custom audio, from violin recordings for records to personalized wedding songs. With a background in improv comedy and acting (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, UCB), she welcomes unconventional projects, from performing on gondolas to theatrical roles. Whether you need elegant background music or a rockstar presence, Baethoven has you covered.
Looking for a Larger Arrangement? DJ/duos, trios & quartets,
and full band options available
SO, HOW DO WE BOOK?
First, tell me about your event/project.
Learning more about you, the music you'd like to hear (and song requests), the event, and what the vibe is will help us get started. I have an extensive song list and song 'menus' you can choose from, but I can curate myself if you'd rather not choose, and I can also play over a playlist you make with selections that might not be on my list
- I jam over music all the time, it's tons of fun! I play all styles and for all types people, so whether it's a party of 2 or 2,000, an elegant affair or a wild rager, I've got you covered. I do parties, weddings, surprise marriage proposals, corporate events, recordings, and tours.
Then some simple logistics...
Once we've got the music settled,
I'll ask a bit more about your needs, such as sound set up/location/number of guests, special requests (such as additional songs or equipment, custom audio recordings, etc) - all things that may effect pricing.
After figuring out your audio/production needs, I'll send you a quote. If it all sounds good, after that I just need some basic info like your name, event date, start/end time, the event address, and an email address to send the agreement to. Then we do a 50% deposit (via paypal, venmo, zelle, cashapp, as well as other booking site services) -
and we're all set!
Balance is typically due the day of the service rendered.
Voilá! All done. Easy.
I know putting together an event or project can be lots of work and very stressful, so I make it a point for this process to be easy so you have one less thing to worry about. In fact, I am so confident in my ability to deliver that as long as the agreement terms have been executed properly on your behalf, if for whatever reason I should fail to meet mine,
I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back - which I've never needed to utilize because my client satisfaction rate is 100%.
Feel free to stay in touch, particularly if anything comes up (like song changes, time shifts, time extension requests) and I'll always do my best to accommodate.
Voilá! All done. Easy.
I know putting together an event or project can be lots of work and very stressful, so I make it a point for this process to be easy so you have one less thing to worry about. In fact, I am so confident in my ability to deliver that as long as the agreement terms have been executed properly on your behalf, if for whatever reason I should fail to meet mine,
I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back - which I've never needed to utilize because my client satisfaction rate is 100%.
Feel free to stay in touch, particularly if anything comes up (like song changes, time shifts, time extension requests) and I'll always do my best to accommodate.
First, tell me about your event/project.
Then some simple logistics...
Voilá! All done. Easy.
Learning more about you, the music you'd like to hear (and song requests), the event, and what the vibe is will help us get started. I have an extensive song list and song 'menus' you can choose from, but I can curate myself if you'd rather not choose, and I can also play over a playlist you make with selections that might not be on my list
- I jam over music all the time, it's tons of fun! I play all styles and for all types people, so whether it's a party of 2 or 2,000, an elegant affair or a wild rager, I've got you covered. I do parties, weddings, surprise marriage proposals, corporate events, private events, recordings, and tours.
Once we've got the music settled, I'll ask a bit more about your needs, such as sound set up/location/number of guests, special requests (such as additional songs or equipment, custom audio recordings, etc) - all things that may effect pricing. After figuring out your audio/production needs, I'll send you a quote. If it all sounds good, after that I just need some basic info like your name, event date, start/end time, the event address, and an email address to send the agreement to. Then we do a 50% deposit (via paypal, venmo, zelle, cashapp, as well as other booking site services) - and we're all set! Balance is typically due the day of the service rendered.
I know putting together an event or project can be lots of work and very stressful, so I make it a point for this process to be easy so you have one less thing to worry about. In fact, I am so confident in my ability to deliver that as long as the agreement terms have been executed properly on your behalf, if for whatever reason I should fail to meet mine,
I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back - which I've never needed to utilize because my client satisfaction rate is 100%.
Feel free to stay in touch, particularly if anything comes up (like song changes, time shifts, time extension requests) and I'll always do my best to accommodate.
SOUND GOOD? GREAT! LET'S GET STARTED.
Unsure of all details/not sure if I’m the right fit? No problem, just fill this form out to the best of your ability and if we’re a good fit then we’ll get the other details later, and if I’m unavailable/not the right fit for your event/project, then I’ll recommend someone from my network of musicians who is!
