About OC Strings
Full-time professional string musicians based in Southern California — conservatory trained, stage tested, and ready for your event.
From a solo cellist at your ceremony to a full orchestra on the main stage — one team of conservatory-trained musicians for every moment.
We perform, teach and arrange music around the world, and bring that same craft to weddings, corporate events and private celebrations across Southern California.
- Based in
- Southern California
- Areas we serve
- Orange County · Los Angeles · San Diego · Ventura
- Ensembles
- Soloist, Duo, Trio, Quartet, Large Ensemble, Jazz & Pop Bands
- Styles
- Classical · Popular · Jazz
- Memberships
- ASTA · MTAC · ASCAP · BMI
Versatile
If your priority is to find a great instructor, we’ve got you covered. Our expansive network of qualified instructors can help you find the right fit.
- Every teacher is certified
- Music degrees from top universities
- Members of ASTA, MTAC, ASCAP, BMI and more
Professional
We are full-time professional musicians based in Southern California, holding advanced music degrees from prestigious schools and conservatories. We perform, teach and arrange music around the world.
Trained at
- USC
- UCLA
- Juilliard
- Boston Conservatory
- Indiana University
- Manhattan School of Music
Recorded at
- Sony
- Fox
- Warner Brothers
- EastWest Studios
- The Bridge
- The Village
- Capitol
Performed at
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Carnegie Hall
- The Wiltern Theatre
- The Forum
- Dolby Theatre
Around the world
- Mexico
- Korea
- China
- Oman
- Japan
- Throughout Europe
Collaborations
- LA Sinfonietta
- Corona Symphony
- CMG Music Recording
- Santa Monica Orchestra
- Golden State Pops
- MESTO
- Members of Vitamin String Quartet
FAQ
About OC Strings: common questions
Who are the musicians in OC Strings?
OC Strings musicians are full-time professionals based in Southern California with advanced music degrees from schools including USC, UCLA, Juilliard, Boston Conservatory, Indiana University and Manhattan School of Music.
Where have your musicians recorded and performed?
Our musicians have recorded at Sony, Fox, Warner Brothers, EastWest Studios, The Bridge, The Village and Capitol, and performed at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall, The Wiltern, The Forum and the Dolby Theatre, as well as on tours in Mexico, Korea, China, Oman, Japan and throughout Europe.
Which orchestras and groups have your musicians played with?
Collaborations include the LA Sinfonietta, Corona Symphony, Santa Monica Orchestra, Golden State Pops, MESTO and CMG Music Recording, and members of our team have performed with Vitamin String Quartet.
Are your music teachers qualified?
Yes. Every OC Strings teacher is certified and holds a music degree from a top university, and our musicians are members of professional organizations including ASTA, MTAC, ASCAP and BMI.
Why book OC Strings instead of hiring individual musicians?
You get one team for every moment of your event, from a solo cellist at the ceremony to a full orchestra or band at the reception, with a single point of contact. If an assigned musician becomes unavailable because of illness or an emergency, we send a qualified substitute of comparable skill.
Let’s make your event sound unforgettable.
Serving Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego and Ventura County, and happy to travel for events further away.
