Ron was hands down the single best vendor decision we made for our wedding. Every guest commented on how incredible he was and how much they enjoyed him. He doesn't just stand in one place and play. He moves through the space, connects with guests, and brings an energy that makes the entire experience more immersive and exciting. Beyond his presence, he is an extraordinarily talented musician. I asked him to play Vaseegara (a Tamil song) for my bridal entrance and to collaborate with our pianist (Nalu the Piano Man) for our first dance, and he executed both flawlessly. His performance of Vaseegara brought my family and friends from India to tears. We also gave him full control of the pre-ceremony and cocktail hour setlists after sharing our general music tastes, and he curated everything so beautifully. Weeks later, guests are still talking about how amazing he was. Truly, hiring Ron was one of the best choices we made. If you're even slightly considering him, absolutely do it. Worth every penny and then some. read more

Ron made our intimate wedding so special with his beautiful music. I was quite taken with his expert command of the violin. He played all our requests and also added his own beautiful selections. We were so happy with his performance. Everyone loved him! He is very energetic following us around the chapel, all the while playing music. He is an above excellent violinist, and we highly recommend him. We are very happy to have had him play our wedding music. We hope to engage his musical services in the near future. Thanks Ron read more

I came across Virtuous Violinist on a wedding website. I was looking for a certain violinist to play at my Aunts funeral, one that played with heartfelt emotion and grace. We found that in Ron. On top of that he is a stand up guy, a real pleasure to work with. I wasn't sure how many songs we were going to need at the chapel or gravesite but based off of his Instagram videos, I knew and had faith that he could fill in the gaps for me. We look forward to hiring him again in the future. Look no further. He's the real deal. read more

Ron! On behalf of my new wife & I, thank you so much for making our wedding date that much more memorable. We've seen countless clips of Ron constantly entertaining the guests with his performances from the ceremony, to cocktail hour, and even our first dances. Having you a part of this memorable day was the perfect icing on the cake. Thank you so much and I can't wait to continue recommending you to all my friends and family looking to get married! read more

October 2022 Wedding Event. Would like to start this review with saying Ron exceeded our expectations every way possible. Professional, attentive, punctual, accommodating, and entertaining to say the least. Professional: presents himself well, not a hair out of place and professionally dressed to impress. From booking, to working with our wedding coordinator, all the way to performing for our wedding, he was responsive, engaged, and made us feel extremely comfortable with booking him for our wedding. Attentive: asked very detailed questions about the ceremony, worked with our DJ and wedding coordinator to make sure our vision came to life. Understanding that music makes a difference for almost every aspect of a wedding. Punctuality: showed up on time, equipment tested. Put on a show while practicing in the venue to make sure audio levels are correct and equipment is working as intended. Accommodating: although he has a very great selection of music he plays, he was willing to work with us for a very special first dance my wife and I thought up; we wanted him to play along to Perfect by Camila Cabello for our first dance to really intensify certain areas of the song and it sounded so wonderful how his melody really carried through for our performance. Entertaining: Everyone at our venue loved his performance, from the ceremony, to our cocktail hour, and through our first dance. He had a very special moment playing a tune while one of our child guest danced his heart out! Little moments like these are what we will cherish when we look back at pictures and videos. Do not hesitate to book Ron. You will not be disappointed! 10/5 stars! Thank you Ron! read more

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This review has been long overdue but here it goes. Our wedding took place on 04/15/23. Ron is the best! He is such a professional all around. He showed up early and his performance throughout the entire time was mesmerizing. I was the bride therefore I could not see most of it but I could hear it and just hearing it made my bridesmaids and I tear up. When I came across his page on IG I instantly knew I had to book him for our wedding. If I could have splurged to have him there all night I would have. That's my only regret. Our guests could not stop talking about him during and after the wedding. I am definitely looking for any excuse in the future to book him again. Having him there truly gave our wedding that magical touch! He was also so kind to everyone. Book him! You won't regret anything! Thank you, Ron! read more

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If you are even thinking or considering booking some sort of live performance for your next event look no further than booking here with Ron. Initially I came across Ron's profile on IG and was amazed by his talent and portfolio of songs. I was looking to add Ron as a part of my proposal to my then girlfriend and he ended being probably the center piece of it all. He really really brought it all together. Not only is Ron talented and professional. He is such an amazing kind hearted person that catered to my every request with a smile. A very impressionable, talented, kind and just plain amazing musician that you won't regret booking for your next event. read more

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If you were ever on the fence about hiring a stand-alone violinist, this is your little push to say DO IT! And make sure you choose Ron. He is absolutely fantastic and even a month after my wedding, I'm STILL getting incredible feedback on how amazing our violinist was. He engages with the guests and to top that off, he's such an awesome human. His wide range of music knowledge and ability is astounding. I originally found Ron on Instagram while looking for musicians for my wedding. Decided to take a chance after not seeing a single negative review anywhere on the internet. I'm really glad I did. My guests absolutely loved him and I've already referred him to everyone I know. If I ever have the opportunity to hire him again, I absolutely will. read more

Phenomal human being! Such a gentleman he was definitely a hit at our anniversary dinner! I would recommend him million times!! 100/100 Thank you so much!! read more

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I don't know how he does it!!!! Ron is absolutely talented and so professional too!!! He practices and plays any song which was amazingggg because I special requested a song for my sister who passed and couldn't be at my brothers wedding. He played and plays so beautifully and his prices and SO competitive!!! 100000% every penny!!! He dresses so nice and more importantly plays incredibly and his speakers and microphone are so clear and professional you can hear his work beautifully. I will definitely be recommending him to every wedding planner and bride I know in California. Super impressed! Thank you Ron! read more

I had my engagement party over the weekend and Ron was amazing! He played all the songs on my play list and my guest couldn't get enough. I've never met anyone so talented. He's so kind and deserves all the success in the world. read more

My husband and I were planning a small, intimate, no-frills kinda wedding but when I came across Ron's videos on Instagram, I immediately knew I had to have him perform at my wedding! He was absolutely amazing and worth every cent. From classical songs to more modern, upbeat ones, Ron did it all. I would definitely recommend him! read more

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Ron was such an amazing treat!! He played beautifully outside as we sat on the driveway for my aunt's birthday. He was dressed sharp and the music was beautiful, it brought many happy tears to my eyes! He was so friendly and professional! What a treat! read more

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I wish I could give 10 starts! I hired Ron for a professional cocktail reception for 350 guest at the Hilton Costa Mesa this July. I wanted to make sure that I had entertainment in the evening so the attendees would not leave to go home after a long day that started at 7AM. When everyone walked our of the grand ballroom and into the foyer where Ron was performing they right away started to circle around him. HE IS AMAZING!!!! I have looked at all of Ron's stuff on IG before hiring him and it looks good, but is SOOO MUCH better in person. We literally had 10+ people around him with their cameras out taking videos of him. He is classy, entertaining, music is beautiful, and it is so kind and professional. He is worth everything he charges. You 100% get what you pay for. All of my guest continue to talk about his performance. Thank you Ron for sharing your talent with us and for making my event a huge success! read more

Ron is an ABSOLUTE must have at your special event! Ron was friendly, communicative, and very professional. He performed at my sunset proposal in Newport Beach and plan to hire him for our wedding. Ron spoke with all the family and greeted everyone. You definitely will not regret hiring him for next event! read more

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My wife and I decided stop/start playing music on a speaker system for our wedding ceremony was not going to make the cut. So I thought who wouldn't enjoy some live music right? I searched yelp for a violinist and was truly blessed to find Ron. From the moment I messaged him to our first conversation to our last, Ron was absolutely a pleasure to speak to and work with. He was so kind and so helpful that whenever I spoke with him, it was like talking with an old friend. He is incredibly warm and extremely professional. I felt like I hired an assassin to come to my wedding and snipe hearts, because that is exactly what he did. We agreed upon him playing for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Ron was punctual and arrived early as promised. He was quick and efficient with his setup. He set the mood while our guests arrived to a pleasant and elegant vibe. We also preplanned with Ron which songs we wanted to walk down the aisle with, and his timing and execution were impeccable. We did not have to worry about oops the laptop having to freeze and putting a damper on the mood. Ron knew exactly what he was doing and was very aware of the situation at hand and his surroundings. I wish I got to experience the cocktail hour from our guest's point of view. Unfortunately, I was busy taking photos immediately after the ceremony and can only hear him play from a distance. But literally all of our friends and family either asked about Ron or commented how amazing he was. Do not hesitate to hire this man for any event. He is worth every penny. He was truly a blessing that transformed our wedding into an epic evening. Ron, if you are reading this, thank you again for making our day magical! You Rock!! read more

If your looking for a live performance during this pandemic, don't hesitate to book Ron for an event. He was organized, sent me a playlist a week prior to the event, communication was superb, he helped me surprise my bestfriend for her birthday. He even came in on time for the surprise, played in the balcony, and gave her a gift. Ron is so thoughtful and passionate about his craft. I really appreciated it when he asked for song requests and also catered to his audience. He even pulled off a hip hop violin medley over Drake's instrumental and a bday song at the end. Wishing you all the success Ron! Thank you again for making everything worth it! read more

Best violinist in the LA. My client hired him for a proposal performance. He is awesome and did amazing job. He even made extra effort to match the video music perfect for their final result. Very impressive and beautiful skill. Highly recommend the best. Choose him! read more

If your looking for a violinist look no further. I couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out. We booked Ron for our wedding and he was amazing. I know for a fact we will be hiring him again for any social event we have. read more

Had Ron for my birthday picnic, and it was the best birthday celebration ever! Having him there was definitely the icing on the cake! I asked for a bridgerton theme playlist and he exceeded it! Thank you once again Ron! read more

Having officiated hundreds of weddings, seen and worked with so many gifted and talented musicians, I can only say Ron Kao of Virtuous Violinist is above the many I have worked with! He covered the background music as guests were arriving, then parts of the ceremony which required sensitivity to the moment, then the recessional to the cocktail hour. During the cocktail hour the songs selected were performed while walking or dancing among the guests, entertaining and engaging guests while they were responding with applause and videoing Ron as he moving through the venue. Sound levels were pleasant as guests were able to converse. I highly recommend Ron for any special engagement. He is very professional, easy to work with, and was all about being a blessing to those in attendance. - P Glenn read more

Thank you Virtuous Violinist for the wonderful mini performance What a memorable event that was much needed by all of us. Extremely responsive, flexible and thoughtful! He was able to make it happen on short notice and willing to take on songs he was not familiar with with only a day notice. My family enjoyed your performance so much...it was what we all needed during these times of no live music events and no summer concerts in the park. This is a real review and Ron performed on 10/11/20. He came professionally dressed with equipment, on time. Excellent communication. Ron is so personable and talented! Thank you! Jennifer read more

Yesterday Ron played for us at a picnic for 2 hours. It was the most amazing romantic experience we have ever had. He plays so well and is so talented. It was the best thing we have ever had. He was professional and played so many songs. We were in awe!! if I could give him 100/5 stars I would !! read more

He made our day extra special. My husband and I really enjoyed him playing our wedding songs and other songs by The Beatles. Will definitely recommend him to make any event extra special. read more

Wow. This violinist is just outstanding. He brings to life every note and he is so gentle when playing such a powerful piece. My grandma was teary-eyed with his song "Perfect" and I know he will do the same to you! He captures his crowd and if your walking down your wedding isle, he will capture the perfect feels for the perfect moment. Trust Virtuous Violinist, he won't let you down! read more

Yesterday Virtuous Violinist played at my great aunt's funeral service, and let me tell you- he made the whole service that much more meaningful. He was very professional and knew his place, but still had a great presence. His playing was so effortless but sounded BEAUTIFUL. He also asked us beforehand if we had any song requests, which was very nice. My family is so grateful to have had him there to honor our aunt. Thank you virtuous violinist, we will definitely be booking you for future events. read more

Thank you Ron for a heartwarming performance! During these difficult times, what a treat to experience uplifting live music. It was the perfect addition to our party. We were still able to socially distance, yet share with each other Ron's musical gift. Ron was very personable and attentive to everyone. read more

Ron is a talented and personable artist! I would love to work with him again. He made my proposal unforgettable. Thank you, Ron! Looking forward to spreading the word about you so that you can enrich other's special moments as you did mine! read more

We recently hired the virtuous violinist for a wedding proposal and he did an amazing job! We will definitely rehire him for all future events and would recommend him to all my friends and family!! Thank you for making our event so amazing! read more

My fiancé hired the Virtuous Violinist to perform at a surprise proposal for me. He did such an amazing job and made the occasion even more special! He can play along to a variety of songs from slow songs to even Bollywood songs! He was professional and very sweet and my family and friends all loved him. I would definitely recommend him to others..you won't be disappointed! We plan to hire him again at future events! read more

I am in awe with this guys presence and the songs he played sound so beautifully on the violin! He has such passion when he plays the violin. He is very professional and dresses for the occasion. I would highly recommend him because he was very reliable and easy to reach at all times. I would definitely hire him for any events in the future read more