Vladimir Fridman was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, with music a major part of his life. In Moscow Vladimir received his education in music.

He was active in Moscow theaters and in a Philharmonic, and appeared on Russian TV. With Jazz Balalaika Group Vladimir toured Europe, the Middle East and Japan and released four albums. Since his arrival in the United States in 1998, Vladimir frequently performs solo and with leading musicians as member of Music Pilgrim Trio and TransAtlantic Duo and recorded few albums solo and with other musicians. The album Ole Guapa with Gypsy Strings won the WAMMIES Award. Vladimir runs a successful Guitar Studio. Many of his students received awards at the Maryland State Guitar Competition.