Jinty McTavish is a highly sought-after violinist, arranger, and composer whose work spans the worlds of classical performance, contemporary music, recording, and improvisation. Known for her virtuosic technique, expressive sound, and dynamic stage presence, she has built a reputation as one of Chicagoland's most in-demand musicians. Whether performing as a concert soloist, leading chamber ensembles, working in the recording studio, or unleashing her signature shred violin style onstage with bands and artists of all kinds, Jinty brings a rare combination of technical mastery, creativity, and magnetic artistry to every performance.
Her playing and arrangements have been featured on hundreds of recordings spanning film, television, and video games. As a session musician and collaborator, she has worked with artists including Sabrina Carpenter, Kygo, Halsey, Guster, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Seven Lions, and Jim Yosef, among many others. Equally at home interpreting classical masterworks, crafting intricate studio arrangements, or improvising in contemporary settings, she has become a first-call musician for projects requiring exceptional precision, virtuosity, and stylistic range.
A passionate chamber musician and orchestral leader, Jinty serves as concertmaster of the Artemis Chamber Orchestra. She has performed as a chamber musician with the Pilgrim Players series, at Ravinia Festival, and on the Dumbarton Concerts series in Washington, D.C.
Jinty is also a founding member of the genre-defying string quartet ATLYS, with whom she has performed more than 1,000 concerts worldwide. As an arranger and composer for the ensemble, she has helped shape the group's distinctive virtuosic and cinematic sound, contributing original works and arrangements that have garnered millions of streams across digital platforms. Her performances with ATLYS have taken her from intimate chamber music series to iconic venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Gorge Amphitheatre, The Stone Pony, and Chicago Symphony Center.
Over the course of her career, Jinty has performed at hundreds of weddings and private events throughout the United States as a soloist, chamber musician, and featured performer alongside bands and DJs. Her ability to move seamlessly between genres, connect authentically with audiences, and elevate every performance has made her a trusted choice for luxury weddings, corporate events, and live productions nationwide.
Jinty performs on a 300-year-old Italian violin as well as her trusted NS Design 5-string electric violin, allowing her to move seamlessly between the worlds of classical performance and popular music. Her sponsorships include Shar Music's Young Strings of America, NS Design, and Schertler Pickups.
When she's not on stage, you can find her coaching chamber music, curled up with a good book, or snuggling with her sweet pup, Appa.