BEST SOUND & VALUE!

SOLO

1 MUSICIAN

Violin, Cello or Piano*

SUITABLE FOR UP TO 15 GUESTS

1.5 HOUR MAX BOOKING

MELODY ONLY

*Venue must supply piano

DUO

2 MUSICIANS

Violin + Cello

SUITABLE FOR UP TO 25 GUESTS

1.5 HOUR MAX BOOKING

BASIC CLASSICAL MUSIC

TRIO

3 MUSICIANS

2 Violins + Cello

SUITABLE FOR UP TO 35 GUESTS

1.5 HOUR MAX BOOKING

CLASSICAL MUSIC

QUARTET

4 MUSICIANS

2 Violins + Viola + Cello

UNLIMITED GUESTS*

5 HOURS MAX BOOKING

ALL GENRES OF MUSIC

*We recommend amplifying us if you have over 100 guests, except for wedding ceremonies and funeral services.

Within 30 minutes drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND & VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $ 800

1.25 HRS – $ 900

1.5 HRS – $ 1,000

DUO

Violin + Cello

1 HR – $ 1,300

1.25 HRS – $ 1,450

1.5 HRS – $ 1,600

TRIO

2 Violins + Cello

1 hR – $ 1,600

1.25 HRS – $ 1,750

1.5 HRS – $ 1,900

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola + Cello

1 HR – $ 1,850

1.25 HRS – $ 2,000

1.5 HRS – $ 2,200

2 HRS – $ 2,500

2.5 HRS – $ 2,800

3 HRS – $ 3,100

3.5 HRS – $ 3,400

4 HRS – $ 3,700

4.5 HRS – $ 4,000

5 HRS – $ 4,300

Within 1 HOUR drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND & VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR- $ 900

1.25 HRS – $ 1,000

1.5 HRS – $ 1,100

DUO

Violin + Cello

1 HR – $ 1,500

1.25 HRS – $ 1,650

1.5 HRS – $ 1,800

TRIO

2 Violins + Cello

1 HR – $ 1,900

1.25 HRS – $ 2,050

1.5 HRS – $ 2,200

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola + Cello

1 HR – $ 2,250

1.25 HRS – $ 2,400

1.5 HRS – $ 2,600

2 HRS – $ 2,900

2.5 HRS – $ 3,200

3 HRS – $ 3,500

3.5 HRS – $ 3,800

4 HRS – $ 4,100

4.5 HRS – $ 4,400

5 HRS – $ 4,700

Within 1.5 HOURS drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND & VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $1,100

1.25 HRS -$1,200

1.5 HRS – $1,300

DUO

Violin + Cello

1 HR – $ 1,800

1.25 HRS – $ 1,950

1.5 HRS – $ 2,100

TRIO

2 Violins + Cello

1 HR – $ 2,200

1.25 HRS – $ 2,400

1.5 HRS – $ 2,600

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola + Cello

1 HR – $ 2,650

1.25 HRS – $ 2,850

1.5 HRS – $ 3,000

2 HRS – $ 3,300

2.5 HRS – $ 3,600

3 HRS – $ 3,900

3.5 HRS – $ 4,200

4 HRS – $ 4,500

4.5 HRS – $ 4,800

5 HRS – $ 5,100

Within 2 HOURS drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND & VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $1,300

1.25 HRS – $1,400

1.5 HRS – $1,500

DUO

Violin + Cello

1 HR – $ 2,100

1.25 HRS – $ 2,250

1.5 HRS – $ 2,400

TRIO

2 Violins + Cello

1 HR – $ 2,600

1.25 HRS – $ 2,800

1.5 HRS – $ 3,000

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola + Cello

1 HR – $ 3,150

1.25 HRS – $ 3,350

1.5 HRS – $ 3,500

2 HRS – $ 3,800

2.5 HRS – $ 4,100

3 HRS – $ 4,400

3.5 HRS – $ 4,700

4 HRS – $ 5,000

4.5 HRS – $ 5,300

5 HRS – $ 5,600

Within 2.5 HOURS drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND & VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $1,500

1.25 HRS – $1,600

1.5 HRS – $1,700

DUO

Violin + Cello

1 HR – $ 2,500

1.25 HRS – $ 2,650

1.5 HRS – $ 2,800

TRIO

2 Violins + Cello

1 HR – $ 3,000

1.25 HRS – $ 3,200

1.5 HRS – $ 3,400

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola + Cello

1 HR – $ 3,650

1.25 HRS – $ 3,850

1.5 HRS – $ 4,000

2 HRS – $ 4,300

2.5 HRS – $ 4,600

3 HRS – $ 4,900

3.5 HRS – $ 5,200

4 HRS – $ 5,500

4.5 HRS – $ 5,800

5 HRS – $ 6,100

Within 3 HOURS drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND & VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $1,800

1.25 HRS – $1,900

1.5 HRS – $2,000

DUO

Violin + Cello

1 HR – $ 2,900

1.25 HRS – $ 3,050

1.5 HRS – $ 3,200

TRIO

2 Violins + Cello

1 HR – $ 3,400

1.25 HRS – $ 3,600

1.5 HRS – $ 3,800

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola + Cello

1 HR – $ 4,150

1.25 HRS – $ 4,350

1.5 HRS – $ 4,500

2 HRS – $ 4,800

2.5 HRS – $ 5,100

3 HRS – $ 5,400

3.5 HRS – $ 5,700

4 HRS – $ 6,000

4.5 HRS – $ 6,300

5 HRS – $ 6,600

Within 3.5 HOURS drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND & VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $2,000

1.25 HRS – $2,100

1.5 HRS – $2,200

DUO

Violin + Cello

1 HR – $ 3,300

1.25 HRS – $ 3,450

1.5 HRS – $ 3,600

TRIO

2 Violins + Cello

1 HR – $ 3,800

1.25 HRS – $ 4,000

1.5 HRS – $ 4,200

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola + Cello

1 HR – $ 4,650

1.25 HRS – $ 4,850

1.5 HRS – $ 5,000

2 HRS – $ 5,300

2.5 HRS – $ 5,600

3 HRS – $ 5,900

3.5 HRS – $ 6,200

4 HRS – $ 6,500

4.5 HRS – $ 6,800

5 HRS – $ 7,100

Within 4 HOURS drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND & VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $2,200

1.25 HRS – $2,300

1.5 HRS – $2,400

DUO

Violin + Cello

1 HR – $ 3,700

1.25 HRS – $ 3,850

1.5 HRS – $ 4,000

TRIO

2 Violins + Cello

1 HR – $ 4,200

1.25 HRS – $ 4,400

1.5 HRS – $ 4,600

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola + Cello

1 HR – $ 5,150

1.25 HRS – $ 5,350

1.5 HRS – $ 5,500

2 HRS – $ 5,800

2.5 HRS – $ 6,100

3 HRS – $ 6,400

3.5 HRS – $ 6,700

4 HRS – $ 7,000

4.5 HRS – $ 7,300

5 HRS – $ 7,600

OUR PRICES

'Your musicians are so talented and played beautifully! Our guests really enjoyed the music.'

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BEST SOUND & VALUE!

SOLO

VIOLIN, CELLO OR PIANO

SUITABLE FOR UP TO 10 GUESTS

1.5 HOUR MAX BOOKING

MELODY ONLY

*Venue must supply piano

DUO

VIOLIN + CELLO

UP TO 20 GUESTS

1.5 HOURS MAX

BASIC CLASSICAL MUSIC

TRIO

2 VIOLINS + CELLO

UP TO 30 GUESTS

1.5 HOURS MAX

CLASSICAL MUSIC

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola + Cello

UNLIMITED GUESTS*

5 HOURS MAX BOOKING

ALL GENRES OF MUSIC

*We recommend the venue amplify us for 100+ guests

BEST SOUND
& VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

SUITABLE FOR UP TO 15 GUESTS

1.5 HOUR MAX BOOKING

MELODY ONLY

*Venue must supply piano

DUO

VIOLIN + CELLO

SUITABLE FOR UP TO 25 GUESTS

1.5 HOUR MAX BOOKING

BASIC CLASSICAL MUSIC

TRIO

2 VIOLINS + CELLO

SUITABLE FOR UP TO 35 GUESTS

1.5 HOUR MAX BOOKING

CLASSICAL MUSIC

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola
+ Cello

UNLIMITED GUESTS*

5 HOURS MAX BOOKING

ALL GENRES OF MUSIC

*We recommend amplifying us if you have over 100 guests, except for wedding ceremonies and funeral services.

Within 30 minutes drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices includE GST

BEST SOUND
& VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $ 800

1.25 HRS – $ 900

1.5 HRS – $ 1,000

DUO

VIOLIN + CELLO

1 HR – $ 1,300

1.25 HRS – $ 1,450

1.5 HRS – $ 1,600

TRIO

2 VIOLINS + CELLO

1 HR – $ 1,600

1.25 HRS – $ 1,750

1.5 HRS – $ 1,900

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola
+ Cello

1 HR – $ 1,850

1.25 HRS – $ 2,000

1.5 HRS – $ 2,200

2 HRS – $ 2,500

2.5 HRS – $ 2,800

3 HRS – $ 3,100

3.5 HRS – $ 3,400

4 HRS – $ 3,700

4.5 HRS – $ 4,000

5 HRS – $ 4,300

Within 1 HOUR drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND
& VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR- $ 900

1.25 HRS – $ 1,000

1.5 HRS – $ 1,100

DUO

VIOLIN + CELLO

1 HR – $ 1,500

1.25 HRS – $ 1,650

1.5 HRS – $ 1,800

TRIO

2 VIOLINS + CELLO

1 HR – $ 1,900

1.25 HRS – $ 2,050

1.5 HRS – $ 2,200

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola
+ Cello

1 HR – $ 2,250

1.25 HRS – $ 2,400

1.5 HRS – $ 2,600

2 HRS – $ 2,900

2.5 HRS – $ 3,200

3 HRS – $ 3,500

3.5 HRS – $ 3,800

4 HRS – $ 4,100

4.5 HRS – $ 4,400

5 HRS – $ 4,700

Within 1.5 HOURS drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND
& VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $1,100

1.25 HRS -$1,200

1.5 HRS – $1,300

DUO

VIOLIN + CELLO

1 HR – $ 1,800

1.25 HRS – $ 1,950

1.5 HRS – $ 2,100

TRIO

2 VIOLINS + CELLO

1 HR – $ 2,200

1.25 HRS – $ 2,400

1.5 HRS – $ 2,600

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola
+ Cello

1 HR – $ 2,650

1.25 HRS – $ 2,850

1.5 HRS – $ 3,000

2 HRS – $ 3,300

2.5 HRS – $ 3,600

3 HRS – $ 3,900

3.5 HRS – $ 4,200

4 HRS – $ 4,500

4.5 HRS – $ 4,800

5 HRS – $ 5,100

Within 2 HOUR drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND
& VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $1,300

1.25 HRS – $1,400

1.5 HRS – $1,500

DUO

VIOLIN + CELLO

1 HR – $ 2,100

1.25 HRS – $ 2,250

1.5 HRS – $ 2,400

TRIO

2 VIOLINS + CELLO

1 HR – $ 2,600

1.25 HRS – $ 2,800

1.5 HRS – $ 3,000

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola
+ Cello

1 HR – $ 3,150

1.25 HRS – $ 3,350

1.5 HRS – $ 3,500

2 HRS – $ 3,800

2.5 HRS – $ 4,100

3 HRS – $ 4,400

3.5 HRS – $ 4,700

4 HRS – $ 5,000

4.5 HRS – $ 5,300

5 HRS – $ 5,600

Within 2.5 HOURS drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND
& VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $1,500

1.25 HRS – $1,600

1.5 HRS – $1,700

DUO

VIOLIN + CELLO

1 HR – $ 2,500

1.25 HRS – $ 2,650

1.5 HRS – $ 2,800

TRIO

2 VIOLINS + CELLO

1 HR – $ 3,000

1.25 HRS – $ 3,200

1.5 HRS – $ 3,400

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola
+ Cello

1 HR – $ 3,650

1.25 HRS – $ 3,850

1.5 HRS – $ 4,000

2 HRS – $ 4,300

2.5 HRS – $ 4,600

3 HRS – $ 4,900

3.5 HRS – $ 5,200

4 HRS – $ 5,500

4.5 HRS – $ 5,800

5 HRS – $ 6,100

Within 3 HOUR drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND
& VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $1,800

1.25 HRS – $1,900

1.5 HRS – $2,000

DUO

VIOLIN + CELLO

1 HR – $ 2,900

1.25 HRS – $ 3,050

1.5 HRS – $ 3,200

TRIO

2 VIOLINS + CELLO

1 HR – $ 3,400

1.25 HRS – $ 3,600

1.5 HRS – $ 3,800

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola
+ Cello

1 HR – $ 4,150

1.25 HRS – $ 4,350

1.5 HRS – $ 4,500

2 HRS – $ 4,800

2.5 HRS – $ 5,100

3 HRS – $ 5,400

3.5 HRS – $ 5,700

4 HRS – $ 6,000

4.5 HRS – $ 6,300

5 HRS – $ 6,600

Within 3.5 HOURS drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND
& VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $2,000

1.25 HRS – $2,100

1.5 HRS – $2,200

DUO

VIOLIN + CELLO

1 HR – $ 3,300

1.25 HRS – $ 3,450

1.5 HRS – $ 3,600

TRIO

2 VIOLINS + CELLO

1 HR – $ 3,800

1.25 HRS – $ 4,000

1.5 HRS – $ 4,200

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola
+ Cello

1 HR – $ 4,650

1.25 HRS – $ 4,850

1.5 HRS – $ 5,000

2 HRS – $ 5,300

2.5 HRS – $ 5,600

3 HRS – $ 5,900

3.5 HRS – $ 6,200

4 HRS – $ 6,500

4.5 HRS – $ 6,800

5 HRS – $ 7,100

Within 4 HOUR drive of CBD

We arrive 20 minutes early to set up
All prices include GST

BEST SOUND
& VALUE!

SOLO

Violin, Cello or Piano*

1 HR – $2,200

1.25 HRS – $2,300

1.5 HRS – $2,400

DUO

VIOLIN + CELLO

1 HR – $ 3,700

1.25 HRS – $ 3,850

1.5 HRS – $ 4,000

TRIO

2 VIOLINS + CELLO

1 HR – $ 4,200

1.25 HRS – $ 4,400

1.5 HRS – $ 4,600

QUARTET

2 Violins + Viola
+ Cello

1 HR – $ 5,150

1.25 HRS – $ 5,350

1.5 HRS – $ 5,500

2 HRS – $ 5,800

2.5 HRS – $ 6,100

3 HRS – $ 6,400

3.5 HRS – $ 6,700

4 HRS – $ 7,000

4.5 HRS – $ 7,300

5 HRS – $ 7,600

STRING SOLO, DUO, TRIO, OR QUARTET HIRE COST

Above are our string quartet hire costs, as well as options for string trio, duo, and solo performances. Our string quartet hire cost is inclusive of GST and based on travel distance from the CBD. String Musicians Australia is registered with the Government as trusted award-winning musicians and recording artists. Our prices above are for background music only. If you require us to perform for an attentive audience, please contact us for a quote. Depending on the complexity of the music and the size of the group, it may be necessary to schedule a rehearsal in advance, which would incur an extra cost. If you’d like us to perform with other musicians, like vocalists, we will need to arrange sheet music and a rehearsal, which would also incur an extra cost. Unsure how many hours to hire our musicians for? For a more accurate string quartet hire cost estimates, simply view our different function and performance options for a guide on typical hire times.

THE PERFECT ENSEMBLE: WHY A STRING QUARTET REIGNS SUPREME

A string quartet is considered the best configuration for chamber music due to its balanced and rich sound. Here’s an explanation of why each ensemble size — quartet, trio, duo, and solo violin or cello — offers different qualities in terms of harmonies and a fuller, enriched sound:

String Quartet: A string quartet consists of two violins, a viola, and a cello. With four different voices and a wide range of timbres, the string quartet offers a complete harmonic palette. The combination of the instruments allows for intricate and complex harmonies, as well as the ability to play both melody and accompaniment simultaneously. The quartet’s interplay and dialogue between the four instruments create a balanced and symphonic texture, giving it a rich and full sound. A string quartet is best for all music especially any modern pop music.

String Trio: A string trio typically consists of two violins and a cello, omitting the viola. While it may lack the fullness and complexity of a string quartet, a trio can still produce beautiful harmonies. The absence of the viola results in a slightly lighter texture. The trio’s smaller size can lead to more intimate and transparent performances, where each instrument’s contribution is distinctly heard.

String Duo: A string duo can be formed by pairing any two string instruments, such as violin and viola or violin and cello. The duo format offers limited possibilities for intricate harmonies compared to quartets or trios, making it more suitable for simpler classical music and not recommended for modern popular music. Despite its simplicity, a string duo can still create a pleasing and resonant sound, especially for small gatherings and intimate spaces.

Solo Violin or Cello: In a solo setting, a single violin or cello bears the sole responsibility for the melody without the support of accompanying harmonies, resulting in a potentially more stripped-down sound compared to ensemble performances. However, despite the absence of harmonies, a skilled soloist can still captivate audiences through their technical expertise and emotionally expressive interpretations. The solo option is particularly well-suited for classical music compositions like J.S. Bach’s Six Solo Suites for cello and the 6 Sonatas and Partitas for violin, where the virtuosity and individualistic nature of the instrument can shine through in showcasing the intricate beauty and depth of these solo works.

In conclusion, while a string quartet is considered the optimal choice for an unforgettable experience, we also provide alternative options to accommodate clients on a budget or for venues with space limitations.

A string quartet requires a performance space of approximately 2.5m x 2.5m. If space is limited, a string trio can be offered, which requires a smaller area of 2m x 2m. For even more restricted spaces, a string duo can be arranged, needing only 1.5m x 1.5m. Lastly, a solo performance by a violinist or cellist requires the smallest area of 1.5m x 1m.

These options allow us to adapt to various situations while still delivering exceptional musical experiences.

Our Clients

Our Awards

4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize

Melbourne Abroad Travelling Scholarship

Austral Salon Instrumental Competition

Mietta Song Recital Award - Best Pianist

Centenary Medal for Service to the Arts

Margaret Sutherland Bursary Award

Australia Council for the Arts Award

E.V Llewellyn Memorial Scholarship

Australian Music Foundation Award

Dandenong Festival of Music & Arts Gold Medallion

Sleath Scholarship

Australian Concerto Competition

Australian National Piano Award

Fine Music Australia Young Performer Award

Gisborne International Music Competition, NZ

Musica Viva Grand Prize

Geoffrey Parsons Award

Dorcus McClean Travelling Scholarship

Kendall National Violin Competition

Geelong Advertiser Music Competition

Atheneum Chamber Music Award

Hephzibah Menuhin Competition

Melbourne Research Scholarship

Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant

Gwenn Prockter Cello Award

McCaw-Bainton Scholarship

Tait Memorial Trust Award

Sid Curry Memorial Award

Hattori Foundation Award

Donald Hazelwood Award

ABC Young Performer of the Year Award

Atheneum Chamber Music Award

Hephzibah Menuhin Competition

Melbourne Research Scholarship

Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant

Gwenn Prockter Cello Award

McCaw-Bainton Scholarship

Tait Memorial Trust Award

Sid Curry Memorial Award

Hattori Foundation Award

Donald Hazelwood Award

PPCA Foundation Award

J Albert and Son Prize

4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize

Melbourne Abroad Travelling Scholarship

Austral Salon Instrumental Competition

Mietta Song Recital Award – Best Pianist

Centenary Medal for Service to the Arts

Margaret Sutherland Bursary Award

Australia Council for the Arts Award

E.V Llewellyn Memorial Scholarship

Australian Music Foundation Award

Dandenong Festival of Music & Arts Gold Medallion

Australian Chamber Music Competition

Asia Pacific Chamber Music Competition

Macklin Bursary Award

Banff International String Quartet Competition

Sleath Scholarship

Australian Concerto Competition

Australian National Piano Award

Fine Music Australia Young Performer Award

Gisborne International Music Competition, NZ

Musica Viva Grand Prize

Geoffrey Parsons Award

Dorcus McClean Travelling Scholarship

Kendall National Violin Competition

Geelong Advertiser Music Competition

Eric Read Cello Award

Tallis Bursary Award

Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition