CMA Award-winning fiddle, mandolin, and banjo player. Credits include Dierks Bentley, John Fogerty, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and more.
I am a professional session/touring multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. I have more than twenty years experience and have toured and/or recorded with a wide array of artists. For the past thirteen years, I have been a member of Dierks Bentley's band, playing fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and serving as bandleader. My fiddle and/or banjo playing can be heard on several Dierks Bentley albums including Riser, The Mountain, and his latest release, Gravel and Gold.
In 2016 and again in 2022, I was honored to be named the CMA Touring Musician of the Year. Although my background is rooted in country and Americana music, I'm open to any and all styles. I'm looking forward to working on your next project!
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Endorse Dan Hochhalter251 Reviews - 54 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedI asked Dan if you could play me a fiddle-track on my blue-grass song. I would let him improvise on the song, but I also requested vst-pre-played melodies.. which he did easily aswell. He is professional, and as in my experience "well recommended".. Greetz from Belgium ! Jo
check_circleVerifiedWe (my wife and I) are absolutely thrilled by Dan's work. We lived in Nashville for a number of years and hired many Nashville players for our songs. Dan is right up there with the best of them. Highly recommended!
check_circleVerifiedDan will always take your song to the next level. I look forward to writing more songs and working with Dan. Total PRO
check_circleVerifiedExquisite fiddle from Dan on my country/pop track! It was already a busy mix and he added that extra "something" the track needed. He also came up with a really nice hook. Total pro all the way!!
check_circleVerifiedGood grief does Dan know how to serve a song! Holy moly... Such tasteful choices... And what a player, and so well recorded, total pro all around!!!
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Awesome musician, really happy!!
check_circleVerifiedDan is a fantastic musician. His feel and instinct for the song are evident in every song I send him. He does a great job at finding just the right moments in a song to add his touch, and he's also super great about working with me to make sure I've got what I need. 10/10 recommend for your fiddle/violin needs!
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Dan provided another brilliant performance ~ it is a joy to hear him play. I am excited for our next collaboration!
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Welp, Dan is easily my favorite living fiddle player. And, good grief, what an ear and what a professional. Super accommodating and timely, and incredible sound… 10/10 all around!!!!
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One take wonder! When I heard Dan's fiddle part on our song, I got a little teary-eyed. He played with precision, emotion and added so much depth so the song. I am hiring Dan again for another song ~ Looking forward! Thank you, Dan. Much love,
check_circleVerifiedDan executes everything precisely and expeditiously. Highly recommended.
check_circleVerifiedEpic fiddle!!!!!
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This first collaboration with Dan was perfect !
Time, Work, Sound, everyting was exactly what we expected
You are a great musician Dan, thank you 
check_circleVerifiedgreat experience!
check_circleVerifiedDan added some lovely fiddle to our track. Nailed it quickly and what a beautiful tone he has. Great guy to work with, highly recommended.
check_circleVerifiedReally nice fiddle track to mix into my folksy/country tune - I appreciate Dan's talents!
check_circleVerifiedDan always does a great job on my songs. A huge thumbs up!
check_circleVerifiedGreat work!
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fast and great quality
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Dan is truly incredible. I've had the pleasure of having his talent on many tracks now and it is always fantastic. Can't wait until the next one.
