Online Violin-Guitar Lessons and Live Music for All Events!
Virginia James is a classically trained, San Diego-Orange County based, Violin-Guitar-Vocal duo with over 40 years combined teaching and performance experience offering personalized online music lessons and professional live music for weddings, private events and special occasions of all kinds.
Music Lessons
Serving students across Southern California and beyond via HD online lessons!
Chris and Alicia are classically trained performers and dedicated educators with over 40 years combined teaching and experience who have helped hundreds of students grow in skill and confidence.
Learn in an encouraging, structured environment that focuses on solid technique, musical expression, and lifelong enjoyment of music.
Private violin and viola lessons for kids, teens, and adults
Acoustic and electric guitar lessons for beginners through advanced players
Audition and performance preparation for school, youth orchestras, and college programs
Convenient and seamless online lesson experience (new to online conferencing? Let us show you the way!)
What students can expect:
Clear goals and customized lesson plans
Thoughtful feedback that builds confidence, not pressure
A balance of fundamentals, repertoire, and creative exploration
Ready to get started? Book a free consultation and discover the right lesson plan for you!
San Diego and Orange County Private Events & Weddings
Serving San Diego, Orange County and surrounding Southern California venues
Create an unforgettable atmosphere with a live violin–guitar duo that feels intimate, cinematic, and tailored to your event. From backyard weddings and celebrations to coastal resorts we have the perfect package suit your music needs!
Weddings, elopements, and vow renewals
Corporate events, private parties, and house concerts
Ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner music
Custom song requests and flexible repertoire, from classical and film music to pop arrangements and originals
Chris and Alicia handle the musical details so you can stay present in the moment—arriving early, coordinating with your planner, and shaping the sound to fit your vision.
Share your date and details to receive a custom quote for your event!
Listen, Watch, and Connect
Experience the sound of Virginia James Duo through live performance videos and recordings, and see how their students and clients describe working with them.
General Business Cover Demo
Wedding and Corporate Event Demo and Info
Original Music Samples
“An excellent teacher. Very versatile with many forms and styles of music. Highly recommend!”
“I can’t express enough how AMAZING this duo is! From the beginning they were so thorough, professional, and attentive to every detail. They absolutely made my parent’s 50th anniversary party a day to remember. The music was fantastic, exactly how I envisioned it. Two extremely talented musicians!!”
“It was amazing having Alicia and Chris play for our wedding. They are a very talented duo and they sounded beautiful inside our church! Thank you both so much! They are very professional and fairly priced. I would recommend them for anyone who wants a guitarist and violinist for their wedding or event.”
“Chris is one of the best teachers I have had. He will listen to you and teach you what you want to learn beginning at your current level. I would highly recommend him.”
“Alicia and Chris did such an amazing job at my wedding ceremony this past August! They are so easy to work with, and are very responsive, kind, professional and talented! Their prices are reasonable, and the planning process was so seamless. I greatly appreciated their enthusiasm and interest in the planning elements of my wedding and music preferences. They also kindly provided their recommendations and playlist of music. They even offered to learn any special songs we wanted to have played. I highly recommend them for your event. Truly one of the highlights of our special day with their beautiful performance!”