Classical Guitarist

Jon Pickard

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The #1 solo acoustic guitarist and pianist. Classical / Spanish / Modern Fingerstyle guitar. Jazz piano with modern tunes. 25+years exp.
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Classical Guitarist
Bruton
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Guitar & Piano Wedding Musician for Ceremonies, Receptions & Events I have been a wedding musician for over 25 years and have dedicated my life to making people happy through music. From an early age, I had a gift for communicating and moving people with music. You want someone who is passionate about your wedding music – decades of hard work, experience and devotion prove my dedication and have honed my skills. Holding a First Class BA in Classical Guitar with Jazz Piano, I have several decades of continuous work as a professional wedding musician under my belt. Music is my life and I absolutely love my work. My musical journey began in early childhood, I was born into a musical family and had access to a nice piano since before I could reach the keys – my mother was a fine Classical Pianist. Quickly advancing through the grades, by 16 I was performing classical and pop music in local hotels and restaurants. This early start laid the foundation for a career that has spanned many musical styles and settings. As a professional musician, I have worked as a session keyboard and piano player for numerous bands and studios, and I studied Classical Guitar and Jazz Piano at Bath Spa University, graduating with a First Class BA, hons. This broad experience made me a sought-after wedding musician and performer for weddings, parties, corporate events, and more. Whether on piano or guitar, my performances seem to move people emotionally, capturing the musical mood and creating the emotional impact that can only happen when music is played live, with skill, heart and pure intention. Wedding soloist, reading the mood. What sets me apart is my rare ability to read and reflect the energy in a room during a performance. Such a skill is essential for creating the perfect atmosphere at any event. I understand how to tailor my music to suit the mood and vibe of the moment, ensuring that every note resonates with the audience. The intuitive connection with my listeners is what my clients say makes my performances truly unforgettable. My repertoire spans a wide range of styles, including Classical, Spanish guitar, jazz standards, and well-known pop tunes arranged for solo guitar. This diversity allows me to cater to the unique preferences of each client, creating a personalized musical experience that enhances their special day. For brides, grooms, and event planners looking for a musician who can deliver a magical and memorable performance, I believe I am the perfect choice. A lifetime of dedication to music, combined with my experience and professional ethic, ensures that your event will be elevated by the very special power of top quality live music.

Jon's Reviews

From customers:

MG
MAtt, G

Jon's exceptional playing helped to ensure that we had the perfect wedding day. From initial discussions, Jon was helpful in guiding us through deciding on our pieces for the day. He was always friendly, professional and flexible - and we had lots of lovely comments from our guests about how much the live guitar added to the ceremony and created the right atmosphere to start the day. I would not hesitate to recommend Jon for any future events.

DG
David, G

Jon performed at our wedding on 25 May 24, at The Roman Baths in Bath. He played beautifully and through his extensive repertoire of modern and classical pieces, created a lovely atmosphere both at the ceremony and afterwards at the reception. Many of our guests commented on his superb musicianship and we are happy to unreservedly recommend him.

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Jon's Song list

Jon Pickard - Guitar Repertoire
Spanish (Traditional) & Classical
Cavatina - S. Myers
Romance - Anon
Asturias (Leyenda) - I. Albeniz
Tango in D - I. Albeniz
Tango in G - F. Tarrega
Recuerdos de la Alhambra - F. Tarrega
Capricio Arabe - F. Tarrega
Adelita - F. Tarrega
Concerto D’Aranjuez (Adagio)- J. Rodrigo
El Noy de la Mare - M. Llobet
Canco de Lladre - M. Llobet
Canarios - G. Sanz
Estudio sin Luz - A. Segovia
Tango en Skai - R. Dyens
Koyunbaba Suite - C. Domeniconi
The Wedding March - R. Wagner
Cadiz – I Albeniz
Granada – I Albeniz
Canon in D – J Pachelbel
Spanish Flamenco
Majestuosos (Siguiriyas) - J. Serrano
Bella Mar (Veridales) - J. Serrano
Sahara (Tanguillo) -G. Nunez
Soleares - J. Martin
Tarantos -Traditional
Alegrias en Mi - J. Martin
Rumba en Mi - P. De Lucia
Entre Dos Aguas - P. De Lucia
Tangos - Traditional
Tres Notas - V. Amigo
Malaguena - C. Romero
Volaré - Domenico Modugno
La Tarde es Caramelo - V. Amigo
Bolero a Vicente - V. Amigo
Sancti Petri - G. Nunez
Cancion Del Mariarchi - Los Lobos
Silia y el Tiempo – V Amigo
Y Sera Verdad – V. Amigo
South American
Deve Ser Amor - R. B. Powell
Un Sueno en la Floresta - A. Barrios-Mangore
Verano Porteno - A. Piazzolla
Milonga Del Angel - A. Piazzolla
Romantico - A. Piazzolla
Accentuado - A. Piazzolla
Libertango - A. Piazzolla
Danza Brasiliera - J. Morel
Choro No. 1 - H. Villa-Lobos
Tico Tico - Trad Brazilian song
El Condor Pasa - Trad. Andean song
Guantanamera - Trad. Cuban song
Aquarelo Do Brasil – Ary Barroso
Sons De Carilhoes – J Pernambuco
Modern / Easy Listening
Make You Feel My Love – Dylan / Adele
Love of my Life - Queen
World We Created - Queen
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Albatross - Fleetwood Mack
Black Magic Woman - Santana
If I fell in Love with You - Beatles
All you need is Love - Beatles
Here Comes the Sun - Beatles
Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
You are Not Alone - Michael Jackson
It Must Be Love – Saffre / Madness
Scarborough Fair - Traditional
Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
There She Goes - The La’s
Fairy Tale of New York - The Pogues / Kirsty McCall
So This is Christmas - John Lennon
Broken Strings - James Morrison
One Day Like This - Elbow
The Show - Lenka
Hotel California - The Eagles
Please Dont Leave Me - Pink
How Deep is Your Love - Bee Gees
Somewhere only we know - Keane
Are we Human? - The Killers
Every Breath You Take - Sting / The Police
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell
Volare - Gypsy Kings
Time of Your Life - Greenday
When September Ends - Greenday
The Winner Takes it All - Abba
Fields of Gold - Sting
New York - Alicia Keys
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
Always A Woman To Me – Billy Joel
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s
More Than Words – Extreme
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
‘A’ Team – Ed Sheeran
Wonderwall – Oasis
Why Worry – Dire Straits
You Do Something To Me – Paul Weller
And Nothing Else Matters – Mettallica
When I’m 64 – Beatles
Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin
Eleanor Rigby – The Beatles
Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty
Everything I do – Bryan Adams
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
Killing Me Softly – Fox/Gimbel
Someone Like You – Adele
Mama Mia – Abba
Dancing Queen – Abba
Winner Takes It All - Abba
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Edge Of Glory - Lady Ga Ga
Piano Repertoire:
JAZZ & RAGTIME
As Time Goes By Herman Hupfield
Blue Moon Rogers/Hart
Candy M David / J Whitney / A Kramer
Cant Help Lovin' Dat Man Hammerstein / Kern
Cry Me A River A Hamilton
Every Time We Say Goodbye Cole Porter
Everybody Wants To Be A Cat Huddleston / Rinker
Fly Me To The Moon Bart Howard
For Sentimental Reasons D Watson / W Best
Have You met Miss Jones? Hart / Rogers
He's A Tramp Lee / Burke
I Get A Kick Out Of You Cole Porter
I'm Beginning To See The Light James/Ellington
Imagination Van Heusen/Burke
In A Sentimental Mood Duke Ellington
Its Only a Paper Moon Rose/Harburg/Arlen
Killing Me Softly With His Song C Fox / N Gimbel
Ladybird Chet Baker
Let It Snow Let It Snow S Cahn / J Styne
Let There Be Love Grant/Rand
Let There Be You Young/Cavanaugh
Mack The Knife Kurt Weill
Misty Garner / Burke
Moondance Van Morrisson
Someone To Watch Over Me G&I Gershwin
Take Five Paul Desmond
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts RoastMing T…or)me / R Wells
The Girl From Ipanema A. C. Jobim
The Way You Look Tonight Kern, Fields
Unforgettable I Gordon
When I Fall In Love Heyman / Young
When You Wish Upon A Star Washington / Harline
All of Me S Simms / G Marks
Autumn Leaves Joseph Kosma
Baby, It's Cold Outside Frank Loesser
Bewitched Rogers / Hart
Black Coffee P F Webster / S Burke
Blue Skies I Berlin
Cantaloupe Island Herbie Hancock
Carillon Herbie Flowers
Cheek To Cheek I Berlin
Day In, Day Out Mercer/Bloom
Don't Get Around Much Anymore D Ellington / B Russel
Happy Talk Hammerstein/Rogers
I'm In The Mood For Love Fields / Mc Hugh
It Don't Mean A Thing Ellington / Mills
It Had To Be You Isham Jones
JD's Boogie Woogie Jimmy Dorsey
Lets Face The Music and Dance Irving Berlin
Makin Whoopee Donaldson/Kahn
Maple Leaf Rag Scott Joplin
My Baby Just Cares For Me Nina Simone
My Melancholy Blues Freddie Mercury
On The Sunny Side Of The Street Fields / Mc Hugh
Pink Panther Theme Henry Mancini
Puttin On The Ritz Irving Berlin
Sentimental Journey Brown/Homer
Side By Side H Woods
Some Day My Prince Will Come L Morey / F Churchill
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Harburg/Arlen
Strangers In The Night Singleton / Snyder / Kaempfert
Sway (when the Rumba rhythm) P B Ruiz
The Entertainer / The Sting Scott Joplin
What A Wonderful World G Weiss / B Thiele
Young At Heart Leigh / Richards
POPULAR TUNES (NOT JAZZ)
Bridge Over Toubled Waters Simon & Garfunkel
Just The Way You Are Billy Joel
Bohemian Rhapsody Queen
Clair De Lune Debussy
Don’t Stop Me Now Queen
Hey Jude Beatles
Imagine John Lennon
In Only 7 Days Queen
Jelousy Queen
Let it Be Beatles
Save Me Queen
Somebody To Love Queen
The Best That You Can Do Bacharach/Sager
This Is My Life Billy Joel
Uptown Girl Billy Joel
Watermark Enya
We Are The Champions Queen
Whiter Shade of Pale Procol Harum
Yesterday Beatles
Every Time We Touch Cascada
A Thousand Years Christina Perry
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical crossover, Christmas, Classical, Contemporary classical, Medieval music, 1930s era music, 1920s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk, Jazz, Latin jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Modern jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, World music, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Choro, Flamenco, Latin, Mariachi, Samba, Spanish music, Tango
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Event types:
Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Cruise, Recording session, Concert
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Other skills:
Arranger, Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Producer, Orchestrator, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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