atlanta based string musicians
duo | trio | quartet
We are highly experienced professionals that have performed hundreds of weddings and events throughout Atlanta and surrounding areas. We specialize in string ensembles of duo, trio and quartets for events.
just announced!
voted Best of Weddings AND Couples’ Choice Awards 2023
Winner of best wedding team effort for the 2023 allie awards
now offering
amplification packages
about elite strings
Elite Strings is as our name describes…Elite! Our goal is to present top tier and experienced musicians for every event. Tiffany and Erica have both been in the music industry here in Atlanta for almost 20 years. Due to this, we work with the best musicians and wedding professionals in Atlanta.
We know how much hard work and time is put into planning events. We take the time to communicate so every detail is addressed. We are very passionate about what we do and we are here to work with you to build the perfect custom playlist for your event. We take pride in the lengths we go through for our clients as well as the daily effort we put into our craft to provide the highest quality musical performance.
meet the co-founders
erica ransbottom, cello
co-founder of elite strings
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, Georgia State University
EXPERIENCE: Over 15 years of experience in the wedding industry. I maintain a busy performance schedule of weddings, worship services, recording sessions and occasionally work as a cellist on movie/television sets! My favorite career highlights are performing on stage with Rod Stewart, Michael Bublé, Evanescence, Josh Groban, Two Cellos, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more. Recently, I have performed 50+ shows as the cellist at the Queens Ball Bridgerton Experience in Atlanta. My movie/television highlights include being featured as the alien cello player in Disney’s “Loki” and I was also featured in Netflix’s “Red Notice”. I am also a Disney Travel Specialist and am available to book your Disney adventures!
LOVES: Billiards (I play in 2 leagues a week) | Pokémon Go (I promise…it’s still a thing) 😂 | Cooking | Disney
FAMILY: Mom to a sweet baby girl | 2 crazy cats | My significant other and partner in all things, Daniel Holloway (also a cellist!).
FAVORITE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: Playing on stage with Rod Stewart and being the cellist at the Bridgerton Experience. My other favorite career highlight is being featured on episode 3 of Disney’s “Loki” as the alien cello player.
tiffany watson ray
co-founder of elite strings
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, University of North Texas
EXPERIENCE: Has performed in weddings and events professionally for 25 years | Member of The Classy Chicks Trio for 18 years | High-school Member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra | Accompanying artists/ensembles such as Michael Buble, Rod Stewart, David Crowder Band, Passion Conference, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
LOVES: Hanging with family and friends | Salsa Dancing | Hiking | Performing with all different types of music artists!
FAMILY: Middle sibling of 3 | Product of public and home education | Married to a Singer/Songwriter & Music Pastor | Mother of 1 sweet boy & precious little girl
FAVORITE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: Performing in front of 15,000 people with Rod Stewart | Performing in front of 20,000 people in the Gwinnett Arena | Getting to meet Charlie Daniels before one of his last live performances!
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