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I will provide world class violin viola and fiddle for your project
Davis W.
Level 2
5.0
5.0
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What people loved about this freelancer
shiftmasterk
Ireland
Excellent playing, very difficult usually to get someone obviously not from an Irish fiddle playing background to not have their classical or bluegrass styles...
toomanyryans
United States
This is the second song that I've hired Davis for and he nailed it again. Great musicality and understanding of what I was going for with my song "Running Rabbits."...
codydeegan
United States
I think asking a musician to simply improvise with no backing track can be a daunting request - especially for a lengthy amount of time. But Davis dove right...
seanpeter
Australia
Davis went above and beyond - the violin tracks sounded fantastic and my client were stoked. Plenty of alternate takes, and some additional harmonies - Delivered...
sdlavender
United States
Davis exceeded expectations. The sound quality and musicianship was highly professional, and the work was delivered in a very timely manner. I highly recommend...
About this gig
I am a dedicated professional session musician, arranger, and producer with a wide range of styles. From playing in respected jazz clubs and festivals to orchestras in Germany, Japan, and the US, I've also always enjoyed playing alongside talented singer-songwriters in cozy bars.
My extensive background allows me to provide:
- Thoughtfully crafted sensitive string lines that enhance any musical style
- Quick turnaround time
- Open and clear communication
- Delivery of high-quality WAV files to elevate your music
With two decades of professional music experience and holding both bachelor's and master's degrees in music (University of Michigan '15, Berklee College of Music '18), I offer my violin melodies and harmonies to fulfill your musical vision. My instrument is a 1914 William E. Hill violin from London. Its warm tone and full-bodied presence lends nicely to any mix :)
For microphones, I use a Neumann TLM102 and AKG C214.
You can discover my music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp under the name Davis West. (@west.davis on insta)
Feel free to share any specific requirements or concerns!
Let's create something!
Get to know Davis W.
Davis W.
Level 2
- FromGermany
- Member sinceMay 2023
- Avg. response time11 hours
- Last delivery1 day
Languages
English, Japanese, German
Hi there! I'm a Berlin-based musician with 20 years experience performing, arranging, and recording strings. A classically trained violinist specializing in jazz and folk, I collaborate with singer-songwriters and beatmakers across Europe and the US. Clients include Mercedes-Benz, Lufthansa, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Roland Kaiser. I've shared stages with Al Di Meola, Gary Willis, Casey Driessen, and Chris Thile.
Education:
Bachelors in Classical & Jazz Violin (Univ. of Michigan '15)
Masters in Contemporary Performance & Music Production (Berklee College of Music '18)
Let's create something :)
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FAQ
Can you send me a demo before I place an order?
Unfortunately not. Sending a personalized demo takes quite a bit of setup and time, even if it's just for 30 seconds. If you'd like to hear some examples of my playing, you can hear my own music as well as varying styles of collaborations on Spotify (Davis West) or instagram (@west.davis)!
What's the best way to refer to the song's sections?
Generally, I prefer if we can refer to the song's sections with minutes:seconds rather than "verse 3 / prechorus" or "measure 46" - so if you can translate the location to a timestamp, that'd help me to get closer to your vision and save time in the long run :)
What do you mean by timestamps?
Often I get requests to just "play" - while this is totally fine, since the rate is calculated by number of seconds, I want to make sure that you get the best deal. If you only need violin for verse 2 and chorus for example, let me know that you need 1:12-1:45 and 2:30 to the end.
Do you need sheet music to play on my project?
No - I'd be happy to record for you with or without sheet music! I love playing with singer songwriters, and one of my favorite things to do is to improvised accompaniment. Feel free to send over demos even just for a brainstorming consultation.
Are you able to read sheet music?
Yup! No problem whatsoever. I have plenty of classical and orchestral experience, where sightreading sheet music is a must. Feel free to send over any sheet music you've got and I can tell you how possible or violinistic it is!
How can I expedite the process?
The thing that helps me the most by far is when a client can tell me: "I want fills from 0:23-0:58, pads from 1:34-2:01, a solo from 3:32-3:58 and back to fills from 4:13 to the end" Of course all projects are different. BUT! The closer you can get to this format, the better.
Reviews
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shiftmasterk
Ireland
Excellent playing, very difficult usually to get someone obviously not from an Irish fiddle playing background to not have their classical or bluegrass styles shine through but this seller did an excellent job in that. Maith thú a chara well done
$50-$100
Price
2 days
Duration
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toomanyryans
United States
Ongoing collaborationThis is the second song that I've hired Davis for and he nailed it again. Great musicality and understanding of what I was going for with my song "Running Rabbits." Really excellent fiddle playing and I look forward to working with him again! Truly "World Class."
$100-$200
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?C 
codydeegan
United States
I think asking a musician to simply improvise with no backing track can be a daunting request - especially for a lengthy amount of time. But Davis dove right in and gave me some beautiful music for my project and he did it in record time.. Thank you so much!
$600-$800
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?S seanpeter
Australia
Davis went above and beyond - the violin tracks sounded fantastic and my client were stoked. Plenty of alternate takes, and some additional harmonies - Delivered on time (early actually) - Looking forward to the next time
$50-$100
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?S 
sdlavender
United States
Davis exceeded expectations. The sound quality and musicianship was highly professional, and the work was delivered in a very timely manner. I highly recommend him, and I would definitely use his services again. The all-around best I have worked with.
$50
Price
3 days
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
104 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
S shiftmasterk
Ireland
Excellent playing, very difficult usually to get someone obviously not from an Irish fiddle playing background to not have their classical or bluegrass styles shine through but this seller did an excellent job in that. Maith thú a chara well done
$50-$100
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?T toomanyryans
United States
Ongoing collaborationThis is the second song that I've hired Davis for and he nailed it again. Great musicality and understanding of what I was going for with my song "Running Rabbits." Really excellent fiddle playing and I look forward to working with him again! Truly "World Class."
$100-$200
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?C codydeegan
United States
I think asking a musician to simply improvise with no backing track can be a daunting request - especially for a lengthy amount of time. But Davis dove right in and gave me some beautiful music for my project and he did it in record time.. Thank you so much!
$600-$800
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?S seanpeter
Australia
Davis went above and beyond - the violin tracks sounded fantastic and my client were stoked. Plenty of alternate takes, and some additional harmonies - Delivered on time (early actually) - Looking forward to the next time
$50-$100
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?S sdlavender
United States
Davis exceeded expectations. The sound quality and musicianship was highly professional, and the work was delivered in a very timely manner. I highly recommend him, and I would definitely use his services again. The all-around best I have worked with.
$50
Price
3 days
Duration
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