This summer I have started to teach private lessons again and pick up more performances after a break due to my recent marriage and lots of traveling. It has been wonderful to get back into performing and teaching. Below are some pictures and videos of my Summer 2022 happenings.

​P.S. I have a concert with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra on August 5th in downtown Holland at Park Theatre. Check it out and purchase tickets soon!! Here is a link: ​https://www.vpogr.com/

Miss Larissa and Miss Brink's music studios team up to present a student Christmas/Holiday recital at Trinity United Methodist Church on December 6th, 2021 at 6:00pm.

My friend Audra Erb and I have recently recorded a few duets. Check them out on my YouTube channel, there is an entire playlist within my channel of our duets. 😊🎶 ~Larissa

May 8, 1:00 PM Core Yoga + Classical violin Guided Meditation w/ Hamilton Health

DESCRIPTION OF CLASS: Join Scott Hamilton for “Worthy” an afternoon of accessible yoga flow and guided meditation with live violin accompaniment. Special guests Caitlin Grant leading our meditation and Larissa Fall providing accompaniment.

Stick around for giveaways provided by The Center for Physical Rehabilitation.

LOCATION: Lookout Park

PARKING: Located at Lookout Park– known for the beautiful views of the city and Grand River. Street parking available. Check out this directory for more information pertaining to parking.

WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, outdoor shoes, small towel (if needed), and mask (before and after workout-until safely positioned 6ft apart).

SAFETY: Most of the events will be held outdoors in spacious parks + lots allowing for ample social distancing and fresh air. Proper precautions will be followed to keep everyone safe!

Head to www.grfitnessfest.com to browse all the events that are included with your Fit Fest pass!

I was able to be part of a wonderful live stream performance with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra in March 2021. Check the VPO YouTube channel and website for more info and videos.

Over the past year I have been involved in recording violin for a few tracks on Singer/Songwriter M Brooks's new album called Art from Darkness. You can stream and purchase this album on Apple Music and Spotify. I also interviewed M Brooks on my podcast. Check it out below along with two of the 5 tracks I am playing on.

Duet with my student Elizabeth Gagnon featuring the opening of Dvořák's American Suite Op. 98, No. 5. Congratulations, Elizabeth for learning this difficult piece, and we worked on this all virtually!! Music features shifting positions on the violin, accidentals, a lot of string crossings, a tempo change, and fast triplets.
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Listen to the orchestral version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dQWGopS5hI...
Duet sheet music:https://www.8notes.com/scores/20456.asp
Learn more about the piece of music: https://www.classicfm.com/.../dvorak/music/american-suite/

Enjoy these Valentine's Themed pieces performed by Audra Erb and me. 💕🎶

Virtual violin lessons are going well! Interested in learning more? Contact me on my contact page.

I am currently teaching in-person and virtual violin lessons. Some students do a combination of both and others focus on just one method of teaching. It is been beneficial for scheduling and health reasons during this season. My students are learning so much!

Proud of them!
Larissa

I performed some Christmas Carols on Wednesday, December 2nd. 
Virtual Tip Jar: Venmo @Larissa-Fall PayPal.me/LFall

Enjoy my students fall 2020 virtual violin recital. Video premieres on YouTube 11/15/2020 at 12pm. Performances feature my students, solo works for violin, an original student composition, and some student artwork inspired by the music.

Larissa

As the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many weddings during 2020 I thought it would be helpful to write a blog post addressing live classical and acoustic instrumental music at future weddings during COVID-19 and beyond. I want to help brides and wedding planners during this time and offer some hopeful ideas about creating a beautiful atmosphere during a wedding. I have been performing at weddings for over 7 years and have worked with countless brides and wedding planners to create memorable celebrations. As a violinist I contract and put together many different types of string ensembles for live wedding music. Here are some of my thoughts and tips:

Safety During Weddings: The great thing about string instruments is that they are a very low risk musical instrument and portable (easy for indoor and outdoor events and have the flexibility to move venues last minute). Violinists, violists, and cellists can wear masks when they perform and perform sitting/standing/and socially distanced. This makes these live music groups easy to work with and safe for live ceremonies. For future weddings, hiring a string quartet or soloist will look very similar to it has in the past. A string quartet or soloist can be located at the front of a church or venue, or in the back of a venue. Players will also easily be socially distanced. 

Types of Live Beautiful String Music Groups for a Wedding Ceremony:  The other great thing about stringed instruments is that they can perform a variety of genres including classical, pop, rock, folk, country, jazz, ethnic, Irish, movie soundtracks, etc. The possibilities are limitless. String instruments and classical musicians are able to adapt to any event and perform any type of music.
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-Solo Violin
-String Duet or Trio
-String Quartet
-Violin/Piano/Guitar


Thoughts for Brides and Wedding Planners: For weddings during COVID-19 and beyond hiring live musicians will be easy and seamless. I plan to set up virtual video calls with future brides and wedding planners to discuss safety and social distancing precautions for set-up, and then discuss music selections. Working with musicians should be easy and seamless. There is planning up front, but on the big day the professional musicians will create beautiful music in a safe environment and provide the atmosphere that will set your event apart and make it special. You deserve a beautiful wedding!

​If you know of any wedding planners or future brides who you think would find this helpful, please share. : )

Sincerely,
Larissa

Enjoy this Virtual Violin Recital. So proud of all the hard work my students and their parents did and are doing to practice and grow. Great work!

Gain a deeper understanding of the lives of arts industry professionals with this new series called Live Notes with Larissa. Larissa conducts a set of Q+As with different individuals from all corners of the arts industry. You will hear from musicians, composers, visual artists, arts managers, and arts educators. Watch reruns of these interviews on Larissa's Instagram account @larissa.fall or on Larissa's YouTube channel. Check out the YouTube Playlist or check out my Podcast:https://anchor.fm/larissa-fall/episodes/Lives-Notes-wLarissa-Intro-ef0trt/a-a2cs4ue?fbclid=IwAR1CUN0reo3zDEEI_ggky6voMeEDza90EEFEFzyVgD8aiyue92ddjKKRZyM 

I have decided to bring you a live stream concert experience on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7pm EST. I will be offering this experience live across multiple platforms including Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Please join me! We are living in an unprecedented time where many in the world and most American's are required to stay home. All non-essential businesses and events have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus. I hope to bring you some joy and peaceful live music during these very different circumstances. I am so thankful for technology and the ability to connect with you.

Instagram: @larissa.fall
YouTube: https://youtu.be/xk7cAjULJXo
Facebook: *Facebook is available only for my personal contacts

Please find the program below.

If you'd like to leave a tip at the end of the concert you can do so via Venmo or PayPal. Venmo @Larissa-Fall, PayPal www.paypal.me/LFall

I look forward to bringing you music!

For those of you with children or those of you who would like to learn and create as you listen to this performance, I have compiled the following activity booklet that may be printed and completed during this performance. Link to the PDF below. Enjoy!! : )

Sincerely,
Larissa

My first professional concertmaster experience occurred on February 9th, 2020 at the Listening Room in Grand Rapids with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra! Enjoy some photos.

Larissa