Narek Kelian
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Every time I play in front of an audience enjoying my performance, I get so energized and enthusiastic that time seems to become endless. I believe my passion isn’t simply in playing, my passion is making people smile while playing.
The way I get my audience into that state is by spending weeks prior to the event, practicing their favorite songs and performing them on their special day.
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What do you love most about your job?
The thing that I love most about performing is constant conformation that the greatest feeling I get while I perform is being shared by my audience as well.
Why should our clients choose you?
I believe as long as a client is reassured that the vendor they chose is the best fit, it doesn't matter whether that person would be me or someone else. I believe that violin performance can make many events special and that's all that counts.
Wedding Ceremony
For Wedding Ceremonies, it's best when I learn about 3 of your favorite and chosen songs to be played during the ceremony. I make sure to start performing about 30 minutes before the ceremony starts, so that the arrival for guests is more enjoyable. During that time I play mostly romantic songs such as "Thinking Out Loud" or "Can't Help Falling In Love." During the ceremony itself I play 3 special songs, including when the bride walks down the aisle. And about 10-15 minutes after the reception, I play as guests leave the area.
Cocktail Hour
Just like every service I provide, I play along with my sound system during Cocktail Hours as well. Since most of the time Cocktail Hour Halls are large, I use my largest speaker, with a violin, microphone and background/instrumentals music to accompany me. All these details together make my violin tracks even more enjoyable. I arrive about 45 minutes prior to the event so I am ready to perform as guests enter the area. Most of my music for cocktail hours are upbeat music such as "I Know What You Want," "Havana," "Old Town Road," and sometimes even tracks like "Still DRE" if I know the guests would enjoy. I also include romantic songs, like "Thinking Out Loud" or "Can't Help Falling In Love," since I noticed it's incredibly enjoyable for guests to listen to after some upbeat tracks. However, it's always a pleasure to me to get my clients thoughts about my experience, and I always love to discuss their vision.
Corporate Events
In addition to upbeat music that I found to be most effective for Corporate Events, I also noticed from experience that strolling around while playing makes real difference. It's a real deal for Corporate Event Planner to hire vendors who can entertain the attendees. And having a music program of hip hop songs such as "I know What You Want" "Old Town Road" "Rockabye" and performing them while strolling is a really entertaining for the guest.
Birthday Parties
The most effective and the best gift for birthday parties is the one you already know the celebrant loves. We all feel incredible when we receive a gift that we always wanted or enjoyed having. Some people are just fans of violin. And the best gift for them might be an opportunity to enjoy a violinist’s beautiful performance, especially when the violinist enters the area out of the blue while playing the celebrant's favorite song. Before the event, I always make sure to learn about the celebrant's taste in music, favorite composer, song, music, etc. That way I can organize my music program accordingly and make it pleasurable. When the celebrant enjoys the music, the hiring manager feels proud and I feel satisfied from the work I do.
Proposals
As many surprises as you can create for you fiancé during a proposal, the more joyous they will feel and definitely remember their special day. One of the surprises I can suggest: a violinist playing their favorite song as they get proposed to. And after that, as you get pictures and enjoy your time, I continue to play up to an hour or as long as we agreed upon.
