Our Musicians

Get to Know Our Ensemble

Montalvo Strings brings together classically trained musicians, each chosen for their musicianship and their ability to read a room. Whether you're booking a solo violinist for a ceremony or the full trio for an evening reception, every performer brings the same commitment: precise, expressive playing that meets the moment it's written for.

meet our musicians
Founder & Cellist Rachel Yan Founder & Cellist Rachel Yan

Rachel

Rachel founded Montalvo Strings in 2012, starting with a small group of friends playing Bay Area weddings, now grown into a collective of 10+ musicians. She's played cello since age 3 and piano since age 5, and music has shaped nearly every part of her life since. Rachel coordinates every event personally, and often performs cello at weddings herself.

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