Today we’d like to introduce you to Dan Persitz
Hi Dan, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Growing up in a family of professional classical musicians, I’ve been living and breathing music all my life. I was handed a violin at age 5 and haven’t stopped playing since, from the Minnesota Youth Symphony in high school to the Yale Symphony Orchestra in college to the LA music scene, where I regularly perform with local groups like the Santa Monica Symphony and the Westside Chamber Orchestra.
Even though I’m a classically-trained musician, I’ve always enjoyed performing and listening to a variety of music genres – and that’s where Put A String On It was born.
I initially started this music group as a side-hustle but it has since flourished into a thriving organization with performances happening constantly all around town. Can’t wait to see how it grows from here!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The Covid years were definitely challenging, since live music was forced to hit the pause button.
Fortunately, the business has rebounded dramatically since – after being cooped up for such a long time, audiences have an even bigger appetite for live events, particularly music.
Beyond that, many musicians (myself included) are so thankful to be performing again, which makes music-making even more fun and fulfilling. Put A String On It is in a better position now than ever before.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I created Put A String On It to provide spectacular live string music for special occasions including weddings, corporate events, proposals and birthday parties. From intimate solo violins to duets, string quartets, even unique collaborations like 10 strings with a DJ and beat-boxer, I’m proud that we’ve become such a versatile organization that can add an unforgettable performance to any event, whether big or small, high or low budget.
That flexibility translates to our music too. Audiences love listening to a wide array of songs, particular music they’ve heard before. So we play classical, pop and everything in between: a huge range from Beethoven to Beatles, Beyoncé and beyond. We work closely with our clients to create unique playlists tailor-made for each event.
While most of our performances are in LA, we also play in surrounding areas: Orange County, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara and San Diego, where we recently put on a thrilling show for a 1000-person tech event as a mini string orchestra plus DJ. We played songs by Queen, Coldplay, Muse, Taylor Swift, Eye of the Tiger and many more – people went crazy!
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
I am so thankful for the incredible musicians that perform with us.
LA has such a vibrant music community and we’re fortunate to work with the city’s best string players. I am constantly humbled by the elite level of talent and musicianship on display in our performances. And that makes our music truly unforgettable.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.putastringonit.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putastringmusic/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/put-a-string-on-it-los-angeles
Image Credits
Deena Morgan
