California Magic Strings is a wedding music company based in Los Angeles, CA that has been elevating bespoke celebrations since 2005. Offering live performances, DJ services, and professional-grade sound equipment, they ensure every special day is filled with the music that means the most to the happy couple.
The company is led by Dalila, an accomplished musician and sound engineer with a background in classical music and acoustic engineering. Dalila's journey began at the age of six, and her training spans the prestigious Conservatory of Music San Pietro a Majella in Italy to London's SAE Institute, where she earned a PhD in Acoustic Engineering. Combining her classical experience with a modern pop sensibility, Dalila brings a unique sound to every wedding.
Whether it's a solo violinist serenading guests or a dynamic violin and guitar duo paired with a DJ set, California Magic Strings delivers versatility and passion in every performance. Their customizable packages and talented team ensure your big day is a truly unforgettable and moving experience. Contact them today to discuss the package that best fits your unique wedding vision.
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Woman-owned Business
Instruments
Fiddle
Guitar
Keyboard
Piano
Viola
Violin
Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bluegrass
Bollywood
Caribbean
Celtic
Music Services
Live Music
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
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California Magic Strings received glowing reviews for their performances at various events, particularly weddings. Customers praised Dalila's professionalism, talent, and communication, emphasizing her ability to follow instructions and bring a magical touch to ceremonies. They were delighted by her musical arrangements, promptness, and accommodating nature, highlighting how she enhanced the overall ambiance of their special occasions. Clients highly recommended California Magic Strings for any event, praising the violinist for her exceptional skills and contributing to unforgettable experiences.
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1/22/2025 • Logan R
California Magic Strings played an integral part in making our wedding possible. They arrived earlier than scheduled, leaving plenty of time to check mikes and make sure everything was working correctly. All the guests enjoyed their arrangements, and they were very communicative to make sure all our needs were met. They were both professional and talented. I would highly recommend them for a nice touch to any event.
1/21/2025 • Elena P
Dalila of California Magic Strings is an amazing performer! Her communication from the time we booked her up to the start of the event was impeccable! She followed our instructions to the T. It was a surprise proposal/birthday dinner so discrepancy was imperative!! She was very accommodating as the restaurant could not allow her to enter until the actual proposal! While performing she actually brought tears to our eyes! The bride said yes and Dalila sent her off with the perfect “Let’s gets married” by Jagged Edge song! You won’t regret booking her, she’s reasonably priced, professional, and an all around beautiful person! Her energy is surreal and unmatched! No regrets at all! She was very well prepared and we appreciate the effort!
12/11/2024 • Rick E
Dalila of California Magic Strings was very easy going, flexible, professional and made our wedding ceremony magical with her music . I would recommend her for any event! She played the songs we requested, flawlessly and executed our plan perfectly!
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12/10/2024 • Miranda J
California Magic Strings is the best company in town. The violinist Dalila was awesome to work with.She played the songs we requested for our wedding. Her music made the difference and helped to set the mood for the entire wedding. We highly recommend them. Professional, punctual and very accommodating.
12/06/2024 • Erica P
We kept getting great feedback from friends and family saying they loved California Magic Strings. I got positive feedback from the venue and our wedding coordinator on how professional they were and they played what was requested and honestly I'm very happy with hiring them!!!
11/30/2024 • Tessa B
Dalila was great! Very good at communicating. Hired her for my Wedding Ceremony, Played amazing, my guest gave me many compliments on having a violinist, they loved how she played. I would definitely hire her again when needed for other events. Thank you Dalila you made my special day even more special.
11/27/2024 • Marie R
Dalila showed up early, was extremely polite, had all her own equipment and played the violin for our guests during our wedding reception! Everybody was dancing and having a blast. I highly recommend her for your wedding.
11/26/2024 • Karen H
She played the songs we wanted perfectly and provided a phenomenal atmosphere for our wedding ceremony. I don't intend to have another one obviously, but if I did I would book her again.
Not only did Dalila play beautifully, she saved the day by helping with the sound by connecting the microphone to her system.
11/25/2024 • Rebecca G
Dalila is an amazing performer! Her communication from the time we booked her up to the start of the event was impeccable! She followed our instructions to the T.
While performing she actually brought tears to our eyes!
You won’t regret booking her, she’s reasonably priced, professional, and an all around beautiful person! Her energy is surreal and unmatched! No regrets at all! She was very well prepared and we appreciate the effort!
11/24/2024 • Catherine H
We hired California Magic Strings to play during cocktail hour for our wedding in Redondo Beach. Dalila is incredibly talented and our guests absolutely loved the music she played. Our reception was at a hotel and we even had hotel guests that weren't attending our event share that they loved listening to her play while they were out by the pool! The booking process was super easy and Dalila was very responsive. Definitely recommend hiring California Magic Strings to play at your next event!
11/23/2024 • Mary S
California Magic Strings were awesome!!! They are very talented and were perfect in setting the tone my daughter wanted for her wedding ceremony. I am SO VERY HAPPY with their performance and will definitely be using them again as well as recommending them. They made are special day EXTRA special! I had a couple of requests, which they accommodated. And asked her to use her judgement with a third song and she picked my granddaughters favorite (Hallelujah/Shrek song), without realizing it! I was already asked where I got them; that tells you I'm not the only one that LOVED them :)
11/23/2024 • Kaleisha M
"This is so honest and pure I had a beach wedding in Malibu on November 6 and Dalila has been so amazing and kind and sweet and understanding. I wanted to have her practice a few days before with my sister cause my sister was going to sing along with her but my sister flight got messed up. So Dalila came early on our wedding day to practice but me the bride was running late cause so many things was hectic but she waited and was kind and so understanding. Everything turned out so beautiful and I was so happy to have her apart of our day. It was an all white beach attire and she wore just that without any problems. I was so thankful for everything."
Dalila - founder and owner of the company California Magic Strings. Dalila is an accomplished Musician and Sound Engineer with a Degree in Physics. She began her music education at the age of six, studying at the Conservatory of Music San Pietro a Majella - Italy and the London Academy of Modern Music in England. She also graduated with honors from S.A.E. Institute - London with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sound Engineering, and a PhD in Acoustic Engineering. Dalila is able to combine the classical training with the modern sound of pop music. Dalila owns a Recording Studio in Los Angeles where she constantly produces soundtracks and beats to play along with her violin. She's is also an experienced session musician, has collaborated and recorded for many Bands and Studios all over the world, including Abbey Road Studios and Metropolis Studios in London and Village Studio in Los Angeles.
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