Classical Guitarists For Hire In Exeter

42 Local Classical Guitarists To Hire For Events In Exeter.

Find the best local Classical Guitarists in Exeter, perfect for corporate events, weddings and parties, only at Alive Network, the UK's biggest entertainment agency.

Classical Guitar Player Booking Guide

Everything you need to know about hiring a professional classical guitarist

A classical guitarist is a solo musician, who plays the classical acoustic guitar. The classical guitar uses nylon strings rather than steel, which give a warm, mellow sound.

Classical guitarists can play a wide range of musical styles, from early lute music, to Spanish and flamenco, as well as arrangements of classical and contemporary pop tunes, to create a uniquely informal ambiance, perfectly suited to a range of occasions, from wedding ceremonies to drinks receptions or private parties.

A classical guitarist will play a variety of genres of music, including rock and popular tunes, soul, film themes and classical, performing music which most of your guests will know and love! A typical repertoire might feature artists such as:

Adele
Coldplay
Taylor Swift
The Killers
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Robbie Williams
U2
Simon & Garfunkel
The Beatles
Oasis
Carole King
The Beach Boys
Bill Withers
Etta James
Aretha Franklin
Ritchie Valens
Frank Sinatra
John Williams
Buena Vista Social Club
Mendelssohn
Chopin
Pachelbel
Bach

A set list for each artist is featured on their individual profile page.

Need some inspiration for song ideas? Check out our 'Top 20 Guitar Songs for Weddings' article here

Alive Network’s classical guitar players can perform a range of musical genres, with many offering several styles in one performance. Our most popular types of classical guitar styles include:

1. Popular covers

Nearly all of our classical guitarist will perform music from classic and contemporary popular artists, including Ellie Goulding, Adele, Elton John, Abba, Leonard Cohen and Ed Sheeran.

2. Classical

Arranged and played on guitar, classical music takes on a lovely warmth that is both sophisticated and non-stuffy! You can expect guitar arrangements from the greats of the classical world, such as Bach, Pachelbel and Mendelssohn.

3. Spanish (Flamenco)

Spanish and Latin American guitar music offers a fiery slice of the traditional culture, often with intricate and impressive finger-picking and incorporating toe-tapping passionate Flamenco music, along with more contemporary melodies from artists like Manu Chao and the Buena Vista Social Club.

4. Jazz

Classical guitarists playing in a jazz or lounge style cover finger-clicking music from the Rat Pack era to cool old school jazz classics and Charleston music, to melodic tunes from the Great American Songbook. Often featuring artists like Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Nat King Cole, and Nina Simone, to name a few.

Our classical guitarists entertain at a range of events across the UK and internationally – at weddings, corporate events, private parties, venues, and festivals. The locations where our classical guitarists are most frequently booked include:

Usually the headline daytime or afternoon entertainment, classical guitar music is versatile and sophisticated, ideal for occasions such as:

Weddings
Corporate events
Private parties
Gala Balls
Festivals
Fêtes and street parties
Bar Mitzvas and Bat Mitzvas
Charity fundraiser events
Black Tie events
Pubs / clubs / venues
HM Armed Forces Events
University events

Because of the romantic nature of the instrument and the warm sound, classical guitar music is perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, Guitarists can play as your guests arrive, during the wedding ceremony and the signing of the registers.

Our guitarists can tailor their performance to your individual needs – from romantic, and relaxing background tunes to well-known classic popular melodies and lively Latin and Spanish guitar music – creating the perfect atmosphere and bringing your party to life.

Classical guitarists are also a great option for corporate events and drinks receptions.

If you have your heart set on a classical guitarist at your event, but would like something a bit different, many of our classical guitarists can perform alongside other musicians for a larger sound.

Space considerations at your event

A seated solo classical guitar player is fairly compact, needing around 2 square metres to perform comfortably. This allows space for a seat, music stand, microphone and stand, and their PA system.

For approximate requirements, see ‘How much space will a classical guitarist need?’, below.

Volume – how loud is a classical guitar?

A guitarist will match his style of playing to your event, so a live guitarist’s volume can vary between chilled background music to flamboyant flamenco. This can be anywhere between 65 – 85dB (decibels), which in real terms is the volume of a busy restaurant or the sound of audience applause.

Since acoustic guitars can be relatively quiet, classical guitarists will generally use an amplifier, particularly if they’re playing at a function with more than about 50 guests or at larger venues. Many have access to battery-powered amps, which are ideal for outdoor performances where there may not be access to a plug socket.

The average price of a classical guitar player is around £350.

This table below outlines the range of fees for different types of classical guitar artists:

Type of Artist	Cost Range
Solo classical guitarist	£150 - £375
Solo singer–guitarist	£280 - £375
Classical guitar duo	£270 - £600

Booking a musician who lives near your venue is one way to keep costs down, since their travel time will be minimal. The home town location of all our classical guitarists can be found on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend the best musicians close to your event.

The artists below are our current leading classical guitar players, based on a range of popularity, performance quality and innovation:

For a list of Alive's most booked classical guitarists right now, see our 'Top 10 Classical Guitarists For Hire in 2017' article

Most classical guitarists will perform two 45-minute sets, with a break of around 15 minutes’ in-between. In many cases, they will be willing to play for longer – often up to 3 hours. You can find the booking options on each classical guitarist’s profile page.

A classical guitarist only needs a small space to perform. They usually perform while seated, and also need space for a music stand, microphone stand and PA system.

This guide shows approximately how much space a classical guitarist will need:

Artist	Performance Space
Solo Classical Guitarist	2 metres × 2 metres

More accurate measurements for your chosen guitarist can be provided by your dedicated Event Coordinator.

It takes a classical guitarist around 30- to 45-minutes to prepare for a performance, depending how close they can park in relation to the performance area. This often involves the setting up of the amplifier, to increase the sound of their acoustic guitar.

Many busy hotels ask artists to load in via a shared supplier’s entrance, which can extend set up times.

Following the final set, it can take about 15–20 minutes to pack down and load out.

Most classical guitarists will need:

parking provision, preferably with easy access to the venue
a named venue contact for the guitarist to ask for when they arrive
a suitably-sized, safe, dry, flat performance area. If performing outside, they will need cover from the elements
an armless chair
(if using a non-battery powered amp or a PA system) one or two 13 amp power sockets in close proximity
refreshments such as soft drinks and sometimes food, depending on how long you have booked them for.

Most of Alive Network’s classical guitarists will provide their own microphones, and amp or PA system.

Aside from finding some of the best Classical Guitarists in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Classical Guitarist from Alive Network Entertainment Agency is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your Classical Guitarist is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

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Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 110,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

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For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

For a more comprehensive classical guitarist booking guide please read ‘Booking a classical guitarist – Everything you’ll ever need to know’.

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

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Amazing Venues

Just a few of the amazing venues we've worked with in Exeter

Beechdown Farm EX6 6EY
The Great Barn Devon EX6 7QP
Exeter Golf and Country Club with Wear Park Spa and Restaurant EX2 7AE
Thistle Hotel EX4 3SP
Froginwell Vineyard EX5 1EP
Rockbeare Manor EX5 2FE
Lord Haldon Country House Hotel EX6 7YF

Royal Clarence Hotel EX1 1HD
Sandy Park EX2 7NN
Reed Hall, University of Exeter EX4 4QR
Westpoint Exeter EX5 1DJ
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel EX1 1QF
Killerton House EX5 3LE
Mamhead Estate EX6 8HD

Vita Student Exeter EX4 6AB
Eggbeer Farm EX6 6JQ
Blue Fish Brasserie & Veuve Bar EX4 3SR
Powderham Castle EX6 8JL
St Olaves Court Hotel EX4 3AZ
Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel EX4 3SP
The Turf EX6 8EE

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Why book with us?

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Experience.

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Trust.

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The Leading Classical Guitarist Agency In Exeter

Looking for Classical Guitarists in Exeter? Alive Network will help you hire the best local Exeter Classical Guitarist, with acts available in Ashburton, Axminster, Barnstaple, Bideford, Buckfastleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Crediton, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Exeter, Exmouth, Great Torrington, Higher Dunstone, Holsworthy, Honiton, Ilfracombe, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Lynton, Newton Abbot, Northam, Okehampton, Ottery St Mary, Paignton, Plymouth, Salcombe, Seaton, Sidmouth, South Molton, Tavistock, Teignmouth, Tiverton, Torquay, Totnes, Wotton Cross

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42 Local Classical Guitarists To Hire For Events In Exeter