Shaina Violinista

Shaina Evoniuk is a classically trained violinist with a dynamic career spanning classical to pop and everything in between. She cultivated her early musical foundation through rigorous training and vibrant performance opportunities, earning a Bachelors Degree in Violin Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Today, Shaina is a highly sought-after performer and collaborator, recognized for her versatility and artistry both on stage and in the studio.

Shaina's career reflects her passion for exploring a wide range of musical genres and outfits. She regularly travels around the globe to perform, both as a soloist and with touring artists. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is an in- demand contractor, hiring and leading ensembles as large as full symphonies for touring artists like ODESZA, Smokey Robinson, TroyBoi and others. Shaina is also known for creating and presenting bespoke ensembles and custom musical experiences for brands, companies, and luxury events. Shaina is the founder of Eclecta Strings, leads Jazz Mafia's string section, the Sounds Elevated string unit, and the genre-defying chamber ensemble Cosa Nostra Strings.

Shaina's recording credits include contributions to some of the music industry's most celebrated works. Her violin graces Leon Bridges' GRAMMY-winning song Bet Ain't Worth the Hand, Lizzo's GRAMMY-winning album Cuz I Love You, and Alphabet Rockers' GRAMMY-nominated album The Love. She performed and arranged strings for Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's rendition of The Christmas Song and the acoustic version of Mendes' hit Wonder. In 2018, she released her critically acclaimed debut solo album, Hitwoman Honey, followed by three albums with Cosa Nostra Strings in 2020.

Shaina has performed with Kygo, Train, Gregory Porter, Third Eye Blind, Roy Ayers, Smokey Robinson, The Human Experience, Chicago, Macy Gray, TroyBoi and many great artists of our time at celebrated venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Super Bowl, Montreal Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Beijing's Spring Festival and so many more. Her clients include Hermès, Tiffany & Co., Ferrari, Microsoft, BMW, The Four Seasons, the NFL, Google, Porsche, Apple, Cirque du Soleil, San Francisco Symphony, Ritz Carleton, the NHL and more.

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