Looking to hire a guitarist for your wedding, marriage proposal, dinner party, or other special event? On this page you’ll find all sorts of helpful tips to find an artist that’s a perfect fit. Whether you’re looking for a singing guitarist, a classical guitarist, or a jazz guitarist, we can help you find the best musician for every occasion. Check out our tips below!
Of course! Most guitarists can work with you to pick out the best songs for your event. Be sure to discuss these details with the guitarist before booking.
A guitarist, on average, can cost between $200-$450 to perform for two hours, but that can vary depending on location, length of performance, travel costs, and skill level. Guitarists that play acoustic sets oftentimes charge less than those that require a PA system. When researching pricing information, keep in mind that travel costs may also be added to the total.
Guitarists are the perfect entertainment for all kinds of events including weddings, marriage proposals, private parties, corporate events, and more!
This depends on the guitarist you’re booking. If you have a request for a specific song or list of songs, ask the guitarist if they would be willing to play or learn those songs for your event.
Guitarists typically play in “sets” of 30-45 minutes. If your event is several hours long, you will want to discuss the length of their performance as well as the break times they’ll need in between sets.
Some guitarists will take requests from guests, but most typically create a setlist specifically for your event.
Absolutely! Experienced guitar players are the experts, and most are happy to help any way they can.
Most guitarists will bring all they require to play at your event. If your event is held in a venue, you will want to outline what is provided at the venue and what the guitarist is expected to bring.
This depends on the specific guitarist you’re booking for your event. Some guitarists will travel hundreds of miles for a gig. Others play solely in their local area. If you’re looking to book a guitarist outside of your location, be sure to discuss their travel fees and include these details in the booking agreement.
Yes! Guitarists, on average, make between $250-$450 for a 2-hour gig. If you’d like to take advantage of all the gigging opportunities in your area, join GigSalad and connect with event and party planners near you!
There is no set amount of experience you need to become a guitarist, but it’s wise to know your instrument well before taking on gigs. The more experience you have performing, the more reviews, referrals, and opportunities you’ll have for future gigs.
Most successful guitarists start out by covering popular songs that are heard frequently at events like weddings and private parties. Check out this blog post for song recommendations!
Yes, it’s always a good idea to show potential clients what you have to offer. If you have a GigSalad profile, you can upload videos and audio clips, along with pictures of your past performances.
If you have merchandise to sell, it’s good to bring it with you to gigs. However, you will want to discuss with your client whether or not they want your merch out on display at their event.
As a guitarist, if you’re covering another artist’s songs, a license is required from a performing rights organization (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) to pay royalties to the appropriate parties. For live performances at a venue, the venue owner is typically responsible for paying the licensing fees that allow them to host guitarists and bands that play cover songs. For recording cover songs, the artist is responsible for obtaining a “mechanical license” which allows you to create a new version of a copyrighted song. If you’re covering copyrighted music in your performances, make sure you do your research and have the right licensing agreement.
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One Man Band / Guitarist Kelly S. said “Ed was terrific. Not only was he sooo professional, but the man is talented!!!! Also, his whole stage set up with lights and speakers really makes you…”
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27 Verified Bookings Steve R. said “Aren helped create a special Sweet Sixteen birthday memory with his music. I highly recommend him. Not easy to do during Covid19 social distancing.”
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232 Verified Bookings Susan said “Austin is an amazing performer. I highly recommend him for your special event. Austin performed 4 amazing songs at my event. I wished I boked him for…”
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112 Verified Bookings Rafael M. said “Amy was excellent! Arrived well ahead of schedule, setup quickly and put on a smooth, engaging performance at our event. Highly recommend!”
Acoustic. Electric. Steel. Flamenco. Bass. What do all of these words have in common?! They are all types of guitars of course! Want some serenading background music at your dinner event? Book a classical or acoustic guitarist. How about an extra guitarist for your rock band? Why then you'll need to hire an electric or bass guitarist in this case. Do your Flamenco dancers need some music to dance too? Well then get a Flamenco guitarist! No matter your event there is a guitar for that. So book the perfect guitarist for your event right here on GigSalad!
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