Mike Williams - Violin

Michael was born in a musical family, his father being a classical guitarist, mother a classical pianist, and older brother a classical and jazz pianist. Michael first began to play the piano at the age of seven then took up the violin at age 9. Continuing private instruction from members of the Charleston Symphony, he entered Charleston's School of the Arts and while he was there he attended the South Carolina All-State Orchestra each year for 5 years. While in high school, he started performing at one of Charleston's most prestigious restaurants, the Charleston Grill on a weekly basis when he was only 16, with his father on classical / jazz guitar continuing through the present. He went to the College of Charleston, performing in their college orchestra, performing for Chamber Music Concerts for their Monday Night Concert Series, as well as performing with the jazz ensembles for their Thursday afternoon Jazz Recital Series. Mike graduated with a B.A in Music Performance on the violin.



He now performs every weekend, and performs with his wife, Lauren Williams, also performing on violin in the string ensemble of the Palmetto Strings. Michael continues to perform in Charleston, including Kiawah's 5-Star Sanctuary Hotel for their Jazz Brunch every Sunday. Audio samples of Mike and his father can be found at their website. and private events.