Weddings & Events
Ceremony processionals, cocktail hours, and special celebrations — live violin tailored to your music and your moment.
Explore PerformancesMusic for life's most beautiful moments
Elegant violin for weddings & events, and warm, patient private instruction — based in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Classically trained · 30+ years performing
Welcome
Two Passions, One Violin
Gretel Grinvalds is a classically trained violinist based in Janesville, Wisconsin, who brings warmth and artistry to weddings and events across the region, and shares her love of music with students through private instruction. Whether you're planning the soundtrack to your big day or beginning a musical journey, you're in caring, capable hands.
What I do
Perform & Teach
Violin Studio
Private lessons for beginners through advanced students, all ages welcome, in a supportive and joyful environment.
Lesson Information Kind Words
From Couples & Families
Gretel played at our wedding ceremony and every guest was moved to tears. Her presence and musicianship elevated the entire afternoon.
— Emma & Thomas, MadisonMy daughter was shy about music at first, but Gretel's patience and encouragement transformed her. She practices every day now.
— The Henderson FamilyWe hired Gretel for our anniversary dinner — she played for three hours and perfectly read the room at every moment. An absolute gem.
— Robert & Claire
Let's create something beautiful
Ready to Make Music Together?
Reach out to check availability for your date or to schedule a first lesson.