Recommended Based in Liverpool, Merseyside but travels UK wide
Experienced classical guitarist performing a wide range of music suitable for all occasions. J M Guitar can create the perfect ambience for your event and is also available within a duo or trio featuring violin or/and cello. Prices: From £228 +
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"J M Guitar really made our day and provided a really pleasant atmosphere. We just let him choose his own songs and he got it right every time.
I would recommend him and would hopefully have him again for any other future functions. Please say a big thankyou, he was wonderful.
Line up:Solo Guitarist (with additional cello or violin as option)
Highlights * Hugely experienced classical guitarist * A wide range of music suitable for all occasions * The perfect ambience for your special event * Repertoire includes Beatles Bach. film themes like Titanic and world music like flamenco * Fully self contained with small PA as standard * Cost effective alternative to string quartet
J M Guitar has played the guitar from an early age and began performing at the age of 11. During his time at the The Royal Northern College of Music he was a pupil of the great John Williams and after leaving with the highest award the college can bestow has performed in many countries throughout the world including 2 cruises on the QE2 cruise liner.
He has appeared many times on radio and television including a short documentary on BBC ‘North West Tonight’ and a special feature on Radio 4’s ‘Today’ program.
J M Guitar performs regularly as both a soloist and with his own ensemble where he works alongside members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
J M Guitar offers a wide selection of material suitable for weddings conferences or any special occasion. The mixture of well known classical pieces and popular songs is the ideal way to create the perfect atmosphere for your event.
Request pieces from a range of styles or simply let J M Guitar use his wealth of experience and knowledge to create the perfect ambience for your special day.
Previous clients include hotel chains such as The Radisson Thistle and Britannia groups The Celtic Manor The Victoria and Albert Museum as well as numerous private functions at St. Georges Hall Liverpool Manchester Town Halls The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and many more!
J M Guitar's Set List / Repertoire
Jazz and Popular songs Here Comes Then Sun – Harrison Eleanor Rigby- Lennon and McCartney In My Life - Lennon and McCartney She’s Leaving Home - Lennon and McCartney If I Fell - Lennon and McCartney Norwegian Wood - Lennon and McCartney Yesterday- Lennon and McCartney Blackbird - Lennon and McCartney Strawberry Fields - Lennon and McCartney Michelle - Lennon and McCartney Imagine – Lennon Oh My Love – Lennon The Girl from Ipanema – Jobim One Note Samba – Jobim Take Five – Paul Desmond Basin Street Blues – Spencer Williams Someone to Watch Over Me – Gershwin Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Ellington Stardust- Hoagy Carmichael Stormy Weather – Harold Arlen Smoke Gets In Your Eyes – Jerome Kern The Way You Look Tonight – Jerome Kern Don’t Cry For Me Argentina – Lloyd Webber
Classical Music Bridal Chorus – Wagner Wedding March – Mendelssohn Gymnopodie no.1 – Satie JesuJoy of Man’s Desiring - Bach Violin and cello suites – J.S. Bach Canon in D – Pachabel Turkish Rondo – Mozart Fur Elise - Beethoven Variations on a theme of Mozart – Sor
Film Themes Cavatina (Theme from ‘The Deer Hunter’) - Myers The Godfather – Nino Rota Titanic – James Horner Schindler’s List – Williams Cinema Paradiso – Morricone Once Upon a Time in America - Morricone
Spanish Music Concierto De Aranjuez - Rodrigo Recuerdos De L’Alahambra - Tarrega Spanish Romance - Traditional Asturias – Albeniz Flamenco selections - traditional
South American Music Suite Popular Brasilienne – Villa Lobos Verano Porteno – Piazzolla The Sound of Bells – Pernambucho Venezuelan Waltzes – Lauro Paraguayan Waltzes and dances - Barrios
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Customer reviews for J M Guitar
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17/09/2012 J M Guitar
"J M Guitar really made our day and provided a really pleasant atmosphere. We just let him choose his own songs and he got it right every time.
I would recommend him and would hopefully have him again for any other future functions. Please say a big thankyou, he was wonderful.
Regards
Carla & Keith Pearse
"
Customer review by Carla & Keith Pearse
10/10/2011 J M Guitar
"The booking for J M Guitar was extremely easy and sensibly priced. Graham Woodcock at Alive Network promptly dealt with my booking and was very efficient in organising all date booking, payments and follow-up.
J M Guitar exceeded expectations and with the great background and interesting descriptions he gave of the instruments and music, the guests at my event were very happy indeed.
Many came up afterwards without prompting to say how much they had enjoyed his professional and accomplished performance. Just great stuff and will be definitely booking him again.
Regards,
Johnny Holland
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Customer review by John Holland
05/09/2011 J M Guitar
"The communication from Alive Network was great. They let me know what was happening each step of the way.
J M Guitar contacted me and it went like clockwork, he arrived early, set up and was ready to go as soon as the guests started arriving. His performance was stunning, a nice guy too.
I have no reservation in recommening Alive and J M Guitar."
Customer review by Nick Weaver
31/08/2011 J M Guitar
"We found booking through Alive Network to be extremely easy and the service provided was excellent.
J M Guitar was excellent. He arrived in plenty of time and was very professional. We had only selected one of the songs to be played and allowed him to choose the music which he felt suited the occasion for the rest. The music he selected did so perfectly and was performed to a very high standard and was well received by our guests.
We would both like to thank him for his contribution to the day."
Customer review by Russel and Emma Bradbury
27/07/2011 J M Guitar
"Many thanks for the congratulations, it truly was a wonderful day. John was wonderful to work with and his music set a beautiful backdrop to our wedding. In short we would truly recommend J M Guitar as he was discreet and professional, lovely to deal with and his music was the soundtrack to the happiest day of our lives.
Many thanks,
Carolyn
"
Customer review by Carolyn
07/06/2011 J M Guitar
"Both the agent and the artist proved to be very professional and well organised.
J M Guitar was very talented and is a credit to his profession and to the North West of England.
Well done to both parties. I would definitely recommend both to my friends and family."
Customer review by Margaret Clayton
24/03/2011 J M Guitar
"JM Guitar was FANTASTIC!!! He added so much ambiance to our wedding. Everyone loved his music. We will fill out the questionnaire once we get home.
Thanks for all your help, Clare in organizing JM Guitar. He exceeded our expectations.
Kind regards,
Karen
"
Customer review by Karen Maytnier
02/11/2010 J M Guitar
"J M Guitar made our Wedding day extra special.
It was so romantic getting married outside with a classical gutarist playing for the ceromony, then during our drink reception and our wedding breakfast. All our guests commented on the performance of J M Guitar.
I would have no hesitation in recommending J M Guitar.
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Customer review by Mark Astle
13/07/2010 J M Guitar
"J M Guitar has contributed greatly to the overall success of my evening for which I am hugely grateful to him and I do hope that these comments will be passed to him. He made our evening very special indeed. I certainly hope that our paths will cross again. "
Customer review by Jola Edwards
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