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The violinist who creates the ultimate romantic atmosphere for your wedding or private party.

SRQ Violinist is a wedding music service based in Sarasota, Florida. Owner and artist Matt Dendy has more than 25 years of experience as a soloist and ensemble member, and he can accommodate whatever style of music you are envisioning to breathe extra life into your wedding day. Matt’s beautiful music will enhance your ceremony or reception with a wide variety of musical genres and styles to fit exactly what you are looking for!

Experience

Matt attended the University of South Florida where he obtained his undergraduate degree in music performance and then went on to the University of Colorado for graduate studies in music performance. As a former member of the Asolo Repertory Theatre and the Venice Symphony, Matt will bring professionalism and experience to your wedding. He has also performed with The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota, Southwest Florida Symphony, and Florida Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestras, and he has played alongside prominent artists like Johnny Mathis, Mannheim Steamroller, Celtic Woman, and The Irish Tenors at national and international Music Festivals.

Services Offered

SRQ Violinist offers beautiful wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and even rehearsal dinner music. Matt uses high quality backing tracks to accompany him on the violin to create the perfect sound for your wedding. His current list of repertoire is over 300 songs and he will help guide you through a set list, or work with you to learn new songs before your wedding to make your big day unforgettable.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Music
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

Reviews of SRQ Violinist

Tabitha
Tabitha Sent on 04/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elevated Experience

I cannot express enough how grateful we are to have had Matt Dendy as part of our wedding day.
On the big day, his performance truly elevated the entire atmosphere. It helped set the perfect tone for the ceremony. It wasn’t just background music; it was a highlight of the day.
Our guests were raving about his performance, Even the hotel staff was raving about how his music added such a refined touch to the setting. He truly elevated the experience

I highly recommend Matt Dendy to anyone looking to elevate their event with a touch of class and beauty. It’s clear that he is passionate about his craft, and his music made our wedding day truly unforgettable.

Thank you again for making our wedding feel so special and timeless.
Miranda
Miranda Sent on 08/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony music!!!

Matt was absolutely amazing to work with! He was very nice, professional, and responsive. He was even able to play Concerning Hobbits for me to walk down the aisle to! Definitely took our ceremony to the next level!!
Sydney
Sydney Sent on 05/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Matt was the violinist for my ceremony and cocktail hour at my wedding yesterday. Our wedding day would not have been what it was without him. He is hands down one of the best violinists that I have ever heard and I couldn’t recommend him enough. He was the talk of the night. Thank you Matt!
Meg
Megan Sent on 12/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Pure talent

From the start communication with Matt was a breeze. Not to mention, Matt is extremely talented! His skill on the violin really made our ceremony. It rained on our wedding day but he made it work! Luckily the sky cleared in time for him to come outside to play for our ceremony and the music was beautiful. Our guests loved it and so did we! Thank you so much Matt!

(Photo Credit: Garry and Stacy Photography Co.)
Autumn
Autumn Sent on 06/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience and value!

Matt was an incredible addition to our ceremony and cocktail hour! We had a traditional ceremony with classical music and then exited the ceremony to the Game of Thrones theme song, which was epic!! Our guests were surprised and loved everything Matt played. He created the whole ambiance without a hitch! I highly recommend booking SRQ Violinist, it made such a difference in our wedding experience.
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Anna Sent on 06/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Bride, Anna Schott

Matt was exactly what I wanted when looking for a touch of extra class for our beach ceremony! He was easy to work with, kind, responsive, & so talented! He showed up on time & prepared, & I had one less thing to think about. I highly recommend him! He was wonderful!
Roma
Roma Sent on 04/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing violinist! ❤️

One of our fave parts of the wedding was listening to Matt play. Amazing! Love was definitely in the air ❤️😍😍
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 03/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Musician!

SRQ Violinist (Matt) was the perfect choice for our ceremony music! He is an excellent violinist and was extremely helpful when choosing the music for our ceremony! He also played popular songs on the violin during our cocktail reception which was the perfect blend between romantic and classy! We highly recommend Matt!
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Stacey Sent on 02/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and Beautiful Music!

If you are debating using Matt, do it!!! His music was BEAUTIFUL and our family and friends watched our ceremony via livestream and they all commented on how beautiful the music was. Two of the songs I requested he actually didn’t have previously, but he went out of his way to make sure he was able to play those songs for me. And I couldn’t be happier!!! If you’re looking for beautiful music for your wedding day, stop looking and book Matt now!!
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 02/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Siesta Key Wedding in January

Matt made our small wedding so special. His music was elegant, graceful, and the perfect complement to our ceremony. His timing and song selection made everything flow seamlessly. Matt was responsive to our emails, gave us excellent suggestions for music choices during different parts of our ceremony and cocktail hour, and listened to our input to create the perfect playlist. Matt is a true professional, and we are so grateful he was a part of our wedding day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Kristen Antolik, cellist Kristen Antolik, cellist Wedding Musicians

Matt and I have performed at numerous weddings all throughout Tampa Bay and Sarasota. He will bring the extra classic touch you are looking for!

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