Guitarists for hire in Merton
Latest reviews of our Guitarists in Merton
"We booked Matilda for my 40th/Surprise wedding reception and she was brilliant. Great communication from booking to final details before party. Matilda arrived early to set up and was very perfessional. Always checking with us and all our guests loved her. Highly recommend Matilda. Thank you. "
Kayleigh hired Matilda Gracia for a Birthday party (available in Merton)
"We booked Matilda with not much notice, she went through playlists with us prior to the day. Matilda arrived early, listened to everything that we needed from her and performed amazingly at our recent Garden party. Such a great voice and adapted to challenging conditions of rain, sunshine and wind. Everyone loved her, she made our day so special. A very talented and professional performer. We felt very lucky to have with us."
Richard hired Matilda Gracia for a Private event (available in Merton)
"I hired Yuki for my dad’s celebration of life event to play guitar in the background but also to play one of my dad’s favourite songs during the speeches which he did…. pure talent, Yuki made that event so special for me as my dad was a guitarist, he was so accommodating with our song list, he arrived early and played amazing well. I would highly recommend Yuki for any event, he is a talented, amazing lovely guy!! "
Claire hired Yuki Rufo for a Private event (available in Merton)
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What styles of music can a solo guitarist play?
While some guitarists specialise in certain genres, the acoustic guitar may be used to play practically any form of music, including flamenco, pop, jazz, folk, and classical, while the electric guitar is utilised for rock 'n' roll and heavy metal. The following are the most common genres among Encore customers wishing to hire a guitarist: - Pop Covers (sometimes with a loop pedal) - Spanish Jazz Classical Many guitarists are versatile and enjoy performing a variety of repertoire at the same event. For example, you may start with a set of laid-back jazz music and then switch to a set of more energetic Spanish music.
What are the different types of guitar available?
1. Acoustic Guitar: An acoustic guitar is a traditional guitar that uses only an acoustic soundboard to help transmit the strings energy into the air to produce its sound. They are versatile and commonly used in various music genres. 2. Classical Guitar: Classical guitars are a type of acoustic guitar specifically designed for classical music. They have nylon strings which produce a mellow and warm tone, and a wide neck, allowing for specific fingerpicking techniques. 3. Electro-Acoustic Guitar: An electro-acoustic guitar is essentially an acoustic guitar fitted with a pickup or a microphone, allowing it to be plugged into an amplifier or sound system. This type of guitar can be played acoustically or amplified for larger performances. 4. Electric Guitar: Electric guitars use pickups and amplifiers to produce sound. They have a solid body, which can be made of various materials, and steel strings. Electric guitars are a staple in rock, jazz, blues, and many other modern music genres. 5. Gypsy Jazz Guitar: Gypsy jazz guitars are similar in appearance to traditional acoustic guitars but have specific design elements such as a petite bouche ("small mouth") soundhole and a distinctive D-shaped soundhole. These guitars are associated with the gypsy jazz style popularised by Django Reinhardt. Apart from these, there are other specialised types of guitars like resonator guitars, 12-string guitars, and baritone guitars, each designed to produce specific tones and serve particular musical styles.
How long will the guitarist play for?
A typical set lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, with a 15-minute break between each.
How far in advance should I book a guitarist?
We recommend reserving as soon as possible, especially if you have specific musical requests, but at Encore, we manage last-minute reservations all the time and can easily find a guitarist on short notice.
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