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Melissa Hyman
Acoustic Duo
Classical Duo | Acoustic Duo | See all
Asheville, North Carolina
Will travel 100 miles from Asheville
About
Melissa Hyman is a versatile and accomplished cellist, singer and guitarist. A full-time professional musician, she works with many talented local players in a wide variety of styles and combinations. For your wedding or special event, Ms. Hyman can offer several options of acoustic combos. All of them are of the highest quality, with years of professional experience - and above all, a pleasure to work with.
As a cello player, Ms. Hyman is classically trained. Sought after as a studio musician and collaborator in the Asheville area, her repertoire includes everything from chamber music to R&B to pop and improvisation. Available to play as a classical duo with talented violinist Lyndsay Pruett.
Ryan Furstenberg and Melissa Hyman have a terrific cello-guitar singing duo as well, specializing in weddings and retirement communities. Their repertoire includes many popular romantic hits, made more memorable by the duo's gorgeous vocal harmonies. Find out more and hear demos by searching for their band The Moon and You on Facebook or ReverbNation!
Also available with a fine bluegrass combo of whatever size you prefer (including mandolin, guitar, fiddle(s), banjo and/or bass).
As a singer, Ms. Hyman has a Norah Jones-like voice that is ideal for jazz standards and romantic popular songs from the 20s, 30s and 40s to today. Apart from a large repertoire of classic cover tunes you can find samples of her upbeat original soul/folk at her website. She is available to play solo as a singer/guitarist.
Even more styles and combinations are available - just ask! Your happiness is always priority number one. Thank you for your interest, we wish you all the best!
As a cello player, Ms. Hyman is classically trained. Sought after as a studio musician and collaborator in the Asheville area, her repertoire includes everything from chamber music to R&B to pop and improvisation. Available to play as a classical duo with talented violinist Lyndsay Pruett.
Ryan Furstenberg and Melissa Hyman have a terrific cello-guitar singing duo as well, specializing in weddings and retirement communities. Their repertoire includes many popular romantic hits, made more memorable by the duo's gorgeous vocal harmonies. Find out more and hear demos by searching for their band The Moon and You on Facebook or ReverbNation!
Also available with a fine bluegrass combo of whatever size you prefer (including mandolin, guitar, fiddle(s), banjo and/or bass).
As a singer, Ms. Hyman has a Norah Jones-like voice that is ideal for jazz standards and romantic popular songs from the 20s, 30s and 40s to today. Apart from a large repertoire of classic cover tunes you can find samples of her upbeat original soul/folk at her website. She is available to play solo as a singer/guitarist.
Even more styles and combinations are available - just ask! Your happiness is always priority number one. Thank you for your interest, we wish you all the best!
- Anniversaries
- Bachelor Parties
- Bachelorette Parties
- Banquets
- Birthday Parties
- Children's Birthday Parties
- Celebrations
- Christenings
- Christmas Parties
- Church Services
- Clubs
- Community Events
- Conventions
- Corporate Functions
- Dinner Dances
- Festivals
- Fund Raisers
- Funerals
- Graduation Parties
- Grand Openings
- Picnic
- Private Parties
- Proms
- Restaurants
- Reunions
- Sweet 16 Parties
- Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Wedding Cocktail Hours
- Wedding Receptions
- Acoustic Duo
- Bluegrass Duo
- Classical Duo
- Folk Duo
- Oldies Duo
Reviews (8)
Wedding Ceremony
in Candler, NC
on 11/17/2012
"Melissa and Ryan played ceremony and cocktail hour music for my wedding in Candler, NC. She was awesome to work with, had great music suggestions, and was willing to learn new songs. The music was beautiful and my guests loved her! She's so very talented. I wish I could've been a guest so I could hear all that she played, but from what I did hear it was beautiful and created a great theme and vibe for the best day of my life!"
- Susie B.
Wedding Ceremony
in Asheville, NC
on 10/11/2012
"Melissa was very accomodating. Answered my emails promptly. Music was wonderfully performed. I would highly recommend them.
Thank you, guys."
- Cindy L.
Wedding Ceremony
in Pendleton, SC
on 05/19/2012
"We had a wonderful experience with Melissa. She was incredibly professional and friendly. She accommodated requests - even when time was tight! We would highly recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a talented, professional cellist/ guitar player for any event!"
- Heather D.
Wedding
in Barnardsville, NC
on 05/22/2012
"I found Melissa after watching a video on a local Asheville wedding blog. She played the cello and sang with her friend guitarist and vocalist, Ryan Furstenberg at our rustic Hawk and Ivy wedding. For our ceremony they played in a meadow and even practiced the cliche wedding songs I requested. After the wedding, they played during cocktail hour in a barn and I didn't have any music requests, but they built off the energy and mood of the event and the music was awesome. My wedding was rustic and vintage. Melissa understood what I was going for! Very professional and arrived with plenty of set up time. I personally play violin..trust me she can rock a cello. "
- Ashley D.
Wedding Ceremony
in Tuckasegee, NC
on 09/04/2011
"Melissa and Chelsea provided the perfect music for the ceremony and cocktail hour of my wedding. It was exactly what I wanted- songs that were familiar and sweet, but nothing too traditional. I also had some special requests for them, and they learned 2 new songs for my event. They were such a pleasure to work with- always so sweet and creative and accomodating. They are talented and brilliant!"
- Margaux W.
Wedding Ceremony
in Bryson City, NC
on 08/03/2011
"Wedding guests commented on what a beautiful job Melissa did:)"
- Cheryle S.
Wedding Reception
in Jefferson, NC
on 06/25/2011
"Melissa and her duo partner, Andy Burke, were excellent, both in their performance and in accommodating our special requests. Many of our wedding guests complimented the music and asked for more information about the duo! Melissa and Andy exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend them for events. Melissa handled the logistics and was a delight to work with. Thumbs up all the way around!"
- Lisa B.
Wedding Ceremony
in Asheville, NC
on 06/30/2012
"Melissa and her accompanying musicians were a joy to work with. My daughter wanted mountain country ballad and light bluegrass music to set the tone for her mountain/country wedding and Melissa was a terrific choice. Melissa recommended selections that worked very well for the ceremony style. She played the cello; Andy and Ryan played mandolin and guitar - a wonderful threesome. She was clear about contract arrangements, very organized, on-time for our ceremony. Our guests loved her music and choices and are still commenting on the unique ceremony and wedding music! I can highly recommend Melissa without reservation."
- Leslie M.
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- Best of 2012
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Learn moreIn addition to Asheville, Melissa Hyman will also travel to Edneyville, Enka, Skyland, Wilson, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, East Flat Rock, Gerton, Montreat, Naples, Saluda, Mountain Home, Ridgecrest, Bat Cave, Lake Lure, Mill Spring, Fletcher, Tryon, Dana, Chimney Rock, Fairview, Zirconia, Arden, Concord, Columbus, Chapel Hill, Etowah, Horse Shoe, Landrum, Tuxedo and many other locations in and around the Asheville area.
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