EliWillisViolin Violinist from Walnut Creek, CA

Are you looking for next-level entertainment from an internationally performing artist? If so, Eli Willis offers high-level violin playing for any type of occasion, from weddings, private events, to accompanying in recitals. He has performed in over 15 different countries in some of the nicest halls the world has to offer, sharing the stage with artists such as In-Mo Yang, Anna Fedorova, and Zuill Bailey. He can perform most genres and has the ability to improvise as needed. Timothy (Eli) Willis is a classically trained violinist with a Master of Music in Violin Performance from Boston University as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. A passionate and accomplished performer, Eli has held leadership positions such as Concertmaster of the Boston University Symphony and Chamber Orchestras and has performed with ensembles including: the Evansville, Richmond, Elmhurst, Southwest, and Sacramento Symphonies. Eli is also a prolific performer in weddings, recordings, and private events. His musical journey has taken him on international tours with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra three separate times, to regional as well as national competitions, and to the finals of the 2025 Claude Debussy Competition Paris and the 2024 International Artists Competition Vienna. Eli studied under distinguished mentors such as Peter Zazofsky, Kevork Mardirossian, and Lynn Chang, and has performed in masterclasses with leading artists including Guillermo Figueroa and Ann Setzer. He is currently based in the San Francisco bay area.