Solo Musician For Hire in Fairfax, VA

Dylan’s impressive resume includes performing for celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, luxury brands, international audiences and high-profile clients at iconic venues. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from one of the top music schools in the world, Berklee College in Boston, Dylan immediately began performing full time up and down the east coast of the US. * Has performed for Oscar Nuñez (The Office), Fabio, Dylan McDermott, Joseph DePinto (CEO of 7-Eleven), Bruce Springsteen’s producer Chuck Plotkin, Bedros Keuilian (entrepreneur/podcaster), and Charlene Tang (luxury fashion designer) and audiences from Italy, Germany, Belgium, France and the US. * Company performances include Consumer Electronic Show, Wells Fargo, LA Rams, Delta Airlines, Levi’s, Zadig & Voltaire, Tetrapak, YPO, and more. * Previous performance venues include The Venetian, M&T Bank Stadium, Northwest Stadium, The Beverly Hilton, The SLS Hotel, Montage Beverly Hills, Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, and Terrenea Resort. * Wedding performances include Bel Air Bay Club, South Coast Botanic Garden, The Houdini Estate, San Ysidro Ranch, Alila Marea, Ojai Valley Inn, and San Clemente Historic Cottage. * Award-winning songwriter and performer: WAM awards, IMEAs, Berklee Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition honorable mention, Phoenix Radio “Best Guitarist in the State” * Ideal choice for corporate events, weddings, and private parties with an extensive performance experience of 1500+ events * Based in Los Angeles but is a nationally touring musician who has performed all over the US from Boston, MA, to Key West, FL * Can perform instrumental acoustic guitar, guitar w/ vocals, a wireless roaming performance, live looping, or perform as a hybrid DJ w/ electric guitar for dancing and partying. Set list includes classics to today. * Education & mentorship includes being taught by John Mayer’s guitar teacher, Tomo Fujita; Livingston Taylor (James Taylor’s brother); and handpicked by Paul Simon for private songwriting sessions out of thousands of other musicians. * Original works include two independently released EPs and scoring additional muon Thec on Essential Church, which reached #1 in the Apple TV documentary category. * Reputation: 5-star rated on every major platform, including The Bash, GigSalad, Bark, and Thumbtack “Nothing short of spectacular” - Valerie Vandenberghe | The Vibe Agency Dylan offers a full-stop live entertainment experience, including the top-of-the-line sound system suitable for audiences of over 300 people. His song list is a variety of everything from classics, easy listening, pop, and 80s and 90s to modern hits. His unparalleled musicianship offers dynamic performances ranging from soft acoustic instrumentals to mid-tempo acoustic guitar with vocals all the way to upbeat dance floor top 40’s with electric guitar, making him an incredibly versatile performer that can be a unique alternative to a DJ or having to hire several musicians for different parts of an event. He is able to perform wirelessly, walking around while performing, interacting with the crowd, and raising the energy of the room. Dylan’s past clients include Delta Airlines, Wells Fargo, and Zadig & Voltaire, and his past performances include the biggest tech event in the world: The Consumer Electronic Show, The Venetian in Las Vegas, SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Terranea Resort, W Hotel Hollywood, M&T Bank Stadium and Northwest Stadium. Dylan has performed at a huge range of venues across the US, from intimate dinner parties to huge festivals of thousands. Dylan has an extensive history in music, including recording at the legendary East West Studios, where Elvis, The Beatles, U2, and Harry Styles also recorded. He’s recorded with Hans Zimmer’s first violinist, Dua Lipa’s cellist, and frequently performs with Cindy Lauper’s keyboard player. He has released original music on Spotify and has co-directed and starred in several music videos, shared stages with members of the off-Broadway musical STOMP, and even composed music for the documentary “The Essential Church,” which peaked at #1 in the Apple TV Documentaries category. His extensive education and experience playing music have helped him to develop a very discerning ear and musicality, and he can easily perform a bespoke set list that is individually crafted for every audience. He can arrange his own song list and create a performance that fits the mood and energy of your event, often starting with soft acoustic instrumental music and slowly increasing the energy as the night progresses. He not only comes with all needed gear but can provide lighting and a wireless mics for guests or officiants, has every performance insured, and strives to give you an absolutely stress-free booking process and seamless experience from the first phone call to the last note of the night. You will be the person everyone applauds when your guests ask your planner, “Where in the world did you find him?” Inquire for other options as well (duo, trio, sax, drummer, DJ, etc)

Your event’s success is our mission! You can trust Lloyd & his talented team of musicians to deliver the highest quality live music experience with no hassles! We provide affordable live music entertainment for a wide variety of events. Using top-of-the line professional gear and equipment our music combos include: Jazz, Top-40, Pop, Blues, and Soul Duo/Trio/Quartet/full-band ensembles to fit your budget! Acoustic, electric, vocal, instrumental performers - whatever you need to set the perfect atmosphere! Feature entertainment or background sounds for your private event, corporate event, brewery, winery, distillery, festival, party, gallery, or lifestyle event within your budget! Check out Instagram (Lloyd_OnBass) to see/hear for yourself!

Looking for a talented band that can bring the right vibe to your event? Look no further than Strummin&Drummin, led by percussionist Philippe de Pontet and his diverse roster of singing guitarists to cover all your musical needs. We’ll energize your event with our toe-tapping takes on your favorite covers. Strummin&Drummin plays multiple genres including rock, pop, soul, country and jazz, with something for everyone. We can blend these styles to cover a broad range of musical tastes or dive deeply into one or two genres if preferred by the client. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, private party, or special occasion, S&D will work closely with you and your team to ensure the music matches the ambiance you’re looking for. Since 2020, we’ve been barnstorming the DMV, playing to growing audiences at wineries, country clubs, corporations and private homes. Philippe has 3 decades of performance experience and his roster of top-notch singing guitarists allows S&D to customize the music to each event. Need a fuller sound than a duo? We can easily scale up to a trio or quartet by adding bass, guitar, and even saxophone for bigger settings. Don’t settle for a cookie cutter band at your next event. Book us now and get ready to take your event to the next level! “Great duo! Strummin & Drummin helped to set the right tone all night. They can play just about any genre and appeal to folks from all generations with their friendly, easygoing style. Highly recommended” - Jad A. (anniversary event).

“The only reason for mastering technique is to make sure the body does not prevent the soul from expressing itself.” -La Meri I’ve been playing violin for over 20 years, and one of the greatest rewards is passing along all I’ve learned to my students! I’m here to help you reach your goals and cheer you on along the way, whether you want to simply have fun learning a new skill or you want to work intensely toward a performance or audition. I care deeply about providing a safe and engaging learning environment to help my students thrive. I would love to teach you or your child! Distinguishing features: ~I hold degrees from top music schools where I studied with violin teachers known as among the best in the country. I hold dual master’s degrees in violin performance and chamber music from the University of Michigan where I studied with Colburn alum Danielle Belen, winner of the 2008 Sphinx Competition and former teaching assistant to Robert Lipsett. I earned my bachelor’s degree in violin performance from Oberlin Conservatory with Juilliard alum David Bowlin, winner of the 2003 Washington International Competition and founding member of the International Contemporary Ensemble. ~I’m classically trained but have experience performing pop music and other genres as well. ~I provide a holistic and well-rounded teaching approach as I’ve taken classes and read books on topics such as brain science and learning, physical wellness for musicians, string pedagogy (which included study of the Suzuki approach), Baroque violin, and fiddle music and improvisation. ~I invite my students to send me recordings in between lessons to help keep motivation and momentum up (at no additional cost). I’m happy to teach you virtually from anywhere in the world. If you’re in the Washington DC area, I would love to teach you in person! I am located in Logan Circle (zip code 20005), or I may be able to travel to your location for an additional fee. I would love to hear from you!