Trev Wignall
Trev is the maestro behind NC Wedding Violin. He is a versatile violinist performing along the entire spectrum of traditional to modern weddings.
He began his training on violin at an early age before going on to study at The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Winston Salem NC) and Berklee College of Music (Boston MA).
Trev’s familiarity with musical genres ranges from Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, and Electronic. He is a fluent improviser deftly navigating your musical moments with ease, taste and grace.
Call or email him @ 919-923-6664 / trev@ncweddingviolin.com
Career Inspiration
I was called to play music as a young child. I was four when I started learning the violin, and it has always moved me deeply. My biggest inspiration is the beauty of music in all its forms. For me weddings are a wonderful avenue to bring joy to people’s hearts through music.
Home Life
I share a home with three other lovely people and a cat named Benny. I have plants I take of: basil, mint, rosemary, snakeplants, and a pitcher plant my sister gave to me.
Education & Experience
After studying with Dr Richard Luby (UNC-CH) I went to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. After spending my senior year of high school there, I went to Berklee College of Music to study contemporary violin and electronic music. Since then I’ve played for weddings, church services and art-rock shows. I regularly busk in downtown Cary.
Food Tastes
Flavorful food is really important to me. I love cooking with and for others. I use spices and fresh herbs to make my dishes sing. I enjoy baking bread and have two recipes I’m quite fond of. One is a basic yeast-risen bread and the other approaches sourdough in texture and flavor.
Health Strategy
Maintaining my physical health and performance is crucial for me. Playing the violin is quite physically demanding. I stretch most mornings, and go out jogging on a short circuit around my neighborhood. I do reps of burpees throughout the day – they keep my mind sharp.
Go-To Music
When I am learning songs and pieces I listen to them as often as I can. Currently I have the complete G. F. Handel sonatas on rotation. I also listen to English, Scottish, and Irish folk music. Since I’m studying Jazz, I’ve been listening to Blues, John Coltrane, and I love Benny Golson’s rendition of “Yesterdays’.
When I am reading the Dune saga by Frank Herbert I listen to ambient music inspired by and adjacent to the movie. When I’m working or relaxing I listen to late night study music playlists on Youtube.
Lessons Learned
Routine is crucial. One can be true to oneself and deliver what clients need – these are not mutually exclusive. Doing a little bit every day is better than trying to do too much at once. It is better to afraid of not trying than of failure. Prepare way early in advance!
Where I’ve Been
I’ve been all around North Carolina. I love the mountains, the beach, and the Piedmont. NC cities I’ve visited include Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Winston Salem, Pittsboro, Asheville, Boone, and Charlotte. The Uwharrie National Forest is stunning. I’ve travelled to Maryland several times to attend and perform at MAGFest Music and Gaming Festival. I’ve been to California to do studio session recording, and to Berlin when I was at Berklee. I still remember getting doner kebabs there with my best friends. When I can I visit Boston, the city of my alma mater, Berklee.
Hobbies
I love composing dark introspective ambient electronic music and I hope this becomes more than a hobby one day. If you want to listen to that you can here. Aside from that, I love reading. I’m reading the Dune series by Frank Herbert. I have several plants I take care of, mainly herbs I use in my cooking. Cooking and baking are big hobbies for me. I enjoy learning Spanish and improving my typing too.
some of My Favorite Things
Favorite literary genre: Science Fiction
Favorite cuisine: Indian
Favorite chip flavor: Salt and vinegar
Favorite singer-songwriter: Gerry Rafferty
Favorite sandwich: BLT
Favorite item of clothing: My dark green Himalayan pants with the owl prints on them
Favorite dessert: Homemade chocolate cake
Beverage of Choice: Coffee or tea?
Herbal tea for me!