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Hire versatile violinist Simon Jordan for your special occasion - a violinist who adds elegance and sophistication to your event.

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Simon Jordan - The Most Versatile Violinist in the UK

Simon Jordan is a violinist who can play any tune and is available to hire for your day.

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Natalie TerryNatalie Terry
10:22 25 Sep 23
Simon played Wildest Dreams as my bridal party and I walked up the aisle, coordinating with the church pianist to deliver a stellar performance. As an inherently shy person, I was unsure of following my gut in going for a 'non-traditional' song for my bridal entrance, but it soon became abundantly clear Simon really could play anything and - more importantly - do the piece justice by putting in every effort, including tolerating me emailing him a week before with unnecessarily precise entrance timings! His professionalism and talent gave us the confidence to know we'd made the right choice, and I can't thank him enough. He also played for the drinks reception at Hampden House immediately after the ceremony at the church, and again performed magnificently - I'm only sorry I didn't get a chance to thank him in person on the day.
Lisa DitchLisa Ditch
10:24 02 Sep 23
Simon did a magnificent job. Our wedding guests were wowed by his skill and it was an absolute pleasure to walk down the aisle with a violin accompaniment. Thank you so much.
Polly NoycePolly Noyce
09:51 15 Dec 21
Simon was highly professional and friendly, I had no concerns about his role in the event. His range on the piano is perfect for any event but the variety he provided with little direction was dead on for the audience. Will definitely book him for future events.
Megan PasikaMegan Pasika
14:46 08 May 21
Simon played the violin for our wedding ceremony in London, which we held with only a couple weeks' notice. We had several song requests and they were no problem for him! It was nice to be able to pick songs that are special to us. His music is breathtaking and he puts so much care into every song. Our guests told us they also loved his music. We highly recommend him!
catherine wrightcatherine wright
07:59 14 Dec 19
Simon was booked as a pianist for a drinks reception at a corporate Christmas party. He was great to work with and a talented performer. Simon created the perfect Christmas ambience and I will certainly book him again for future events.
Natalie KempNatalie Kemp
17:23 22 Nov 19
Booked Simon for our wedding which was on 16/11/19. Couldn’t have asked for a more talented musician! Added so much to our special day, our guests enjoyed the wonderful music and it helped set a lovely romantic atmosphere. Thank you Simon
Kate SmithKate Smith
18:25 19 Sep 19
Simon is a very gifted violinist. We engaged him to play his violin at our daughter's memorial event. We discussed with Simon that we wanted Irish themed music and he proposed a range of tunes from which we made a selection. Everything about the music was enjoyable and appropriate. His services are impeccable. We highly recommend.
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A violinist whose music matches your event...

Simon Jordan is a full-time professional violinist playing for events all over England and Wales. He has more than thirty years’ experience playing professionally and currently plays at around a hundred and fifty events every year.
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A violinist for hire unlike any other

Simon Jordan was one of the youngest-ever winners of the Royal Academy of Music violin prize. Simon has performed Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on tour around Europe and played for royalty, the prime minister at Chequers and for visiting ambassadors, as well as for hundreds of events across the UK.

Violinist Simon Jordan can play any tune.  One client asked him to play a selection of music by Nirvana for his wedding. Another couple, avid gamers, gave him an eclectic mix of Final Fantasy soundtracks to play. 

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Frequently asked questions

Simon Jordan can play any tune. Don’t feel constrained by any genre – most violinists are classically trained, but Simon was playing pop, jazz and folk music from age 13 onwards. He really is a violinist unlike any other.

Professional violinist Simon Jordan will offer an extensive repertoire of violin music that can be tailored to suit your event, whether Vivaldi and Mozart, Christina Perri or Ed Sheeran

Some of the most popular music genres for the violin include:

  • Modern and Contemporary Pop
  • Classical
  • Hollywood / Broadway / Film music
  • Jazz / Swing / Gypsy Jazz
  • Bollywood
  • World music / Asian
  • Chamber music
  • Rock
  • Dance / House Music

If you would like Simon to use a backing track, just ask. He has a vast library of many hundreds of songs, and an electric five-string violin to perform them on. 

No. Simon will need a chair and space to play. Not even a music stand is required!

You can book Simon Jordan to play at almost any occasion. In the last five years Simon has been booked to play at the following:

  • Weddings
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Drinks reception
  • Wedding breakfast
  • Garden party
  • Birthday parties
  • Corporate events
  • Marriage proposals
  • Product launch
  • Family events (bar mitzvah, anniversaries, funerals etc)

You can hire Simon to play solo, or with a pianist – his regular performing partner is Jon Spanyol. He also can play with other musicians – organists, singers, harpists, cellists – the choice is endless!

Yes, you can choose every song Simon plays – if you want to!

Simon has played at hundreds of venues. He is based in Buckinghamshire but travels across the UK and Europe.

 

About Wedding Violinist Simon Jordan

Simon Jordan started playing the violin at age 5, and by age 14 had already passed the ultimate violin exam – ABRSM Grade 8 – and passed it with a distinction mark. At age 13 Simon gave his first violin recital (a sell-out) and at age 17 was gigging with bands in London, playing jazz at the Royal Festival Hall, and performing with legendary gypsy bands behind the Iron Curtain in Hungary and the former Czechoslovakia.

You may want Simon to play solo violin at your wedding – or to perform with a pianist. His regular performing partners are pianists Jon Spanyol, Christopher Warner and Martyn Croston. The combination of violin and piano is much more versatile than a string quartet and will work better than a solo violin if you require a musical performance for a long period of time. Simon is also a pianist – he can provide and bring his own piano; and also amplification for both violin and piano, if the wedding or the venue is big enough!

Whatever you choose, Simon will work with you or to your brief to compile a carefully crafted programme of music, making his own arrangements of music weeks before the event. Contact Simon now for a competitive quote – happiness is guaranteed!

Read more about Simon as a violinist – and pianist – here.

Reasons to Hire Violinist Simon Jordan

Experience

Over twenty years' experience of playing for events around the UK

Reviews

Hundreds of five-star reviews across Google and Facebook

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Versatility

Simon can play any tune - in fact you can specify every tune he plays

booking protection

Full refund if your event can’t go ahead due to Covid

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A Violinist at Your Wedding

At Your Ceremony

As guests arrive, the wedding violinist’s music subtly establishes the magical tone of the day. The bride’s entrance, beautifully underscored with some music she has picked out herself. The wedding violinist can entertain the guests or provide a gentle musical background, if you prefer As the wedding party and guests depart, this can be anything from classical to crowd-pleaser.

At Your Drinks Reception

While you are away being photographed, the violinist can entertain your guests with a mixture of music of your choosing - and take requests from them on the spur of the moment.

At Your Meal

As the wedding party and their guests sit down to eat, the wedding violinist entertains you with some soft background music, not stifling conversation but still significant enough to entertain. Feel free to tell the violinist what to play – on the spur of the moment if necessary!

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