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Val Santini

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About Val Santini

Professional musician, perfect for any occasion and any kind of music.
Guitarist
London

32 years old professional Italian musician, graduated in Italy after studying modern and classical guitar. Can include among his teachers Gianfranco Diletti, musician who worked with Frank Zappa and currently (last thing I know about him) Berkley teacher.

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Giulia B
4 years ago, for a Birthday party in London
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5 out of 5

We've hired Val for my niece birthday party. He had been very kind to prepare a whole new setlist with her favorite songs and played a whole afternoon non-stop. Professional and a nice person, I recommend him.

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Serena B
5 years ago, for a Wedding in 92100 Agrigento
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4 out of 5

It has been one of my wedding's best gifts: together we decided a 4 hours setlist that he has performed during the lunch, a mix of mine and my husband's favorite songs, which ended up being a strange mix, but Val managed to set the playlist and make it sound flawless. I really recommend him for this kind of occasions.

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Val Santini's Song list

Crazy train
The marriage of Figaro
Willem tell
Part time lover
Holiday
It's raining man
Can't take my eyes off of you
Samba pa ti
Europa
Moonflower (flor the luna)
Womenizer
Barbie Girl
Melodies of life
Tonari no totoro
The man who sold the world
I want to break free
The Godfather
A kind of magic
Eye in the sky
Last train home
Fields of gold
Hey you
The wall part 2
I love you much too much
An Englishman in New York
El farol
While my guitar gently weeps
Superstition
Isn't she lovely
Boulevard of broken dreams
Run Boy Run
Too Good
You know I am no good
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The fact that I can play anything they want: most players are limited by the fact that they sing or have a poor technical level. I can play from Beatles to Mozart, from kids' songs to metal, which makes me very versatile.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Italy and Ireland.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Henry Gregson-Williams, Mozart, Rory Gallagher, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Dream Theater and Japanese anime openings.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

That's a thing I prefer to discuss face to face, it's a long story.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I usually keep a good amount of free time around an event. If you have any problem let me know and I am sure we can find an solution.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes. Again, it is your event and you decide what to play.

How much time do you need to set up?

It depends from the songs and for how long I need to play. If I have to make a whole new setlist for 2 hours, that would be the longer, but technically it depends from the songs. To talk about it is the best way to find out.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

The setlist is just an example. And of course you can pick from it.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

No, I need an amplification system in place.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Sure. Keep in mind that the more a song would be complicated to prepare, the more time I'd need.
Musicianship
Genres:
Rock, Classical crossover, Classical, Film / TV music, Opera, Musical theatre, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, Rockabilly, Blues, Swing, Latin jazz, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Originals, Glam rock, Classic rock, Heavy metal, Rock 'n' Roll, Progressive rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Recording session, Concert, Private event, Birthday party, Corporate event, Charity event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent improviser, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching
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