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158 Guitarists serving San Jose, CA

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Eric Jarmie Spanish Guitar

4.91 (33)
Top Performer
35 Verified bookings

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Guitarist
  • 26 miles from San Jose
  • $200 and up

Susan W. said “Eric was the perfect guitarist for our event He was punctual and pleasant to work with Everyone enjoyed his music selection Would definitely hire him again! ”

Caminos & Torre Spanish Guitar

5.0 (4)
9 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Guitarist
  • 39 miles from San Jose
  • Contact for rates

Kate W. said “These are the guys you want to hire. They were excellent to work with, including speaking with in advance to make sure we communicated all expections and timeline. The arrived on time and most... ”

Dan Frechette

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Guitarist
  • 26 miles from San Jose
  • $250 and up

Neely S. said “Dan was incredible at our corporate event. He had a great feel for the crowd and played the perfect music to keep everyone entertained. His talent and professionalism really made the night special.... ”

David Correa

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
4 Verified bookings

  • San Ramon, CA
  • Guitarist
  • 30 miles from San Jose
  • $300-$2500

Randy G. said “David arrived promptly with plenty of time to set up. The music he played was exactly what we were looking for. Nice guy and great musician. ”

Carlo Di Mello

5.0 (9)
7 Verified bookings

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Guitarist
  • 4 miles from San Jose
  • $125 - $500

Patrícia P. said “Very happy with Carlo performance! Love his music and very professional! I will definitely hire him for my next event! ”

Solo acoustic guitarist

3 Verified bookings

  • Alamo, CA
  • Guitarist
  • 36 miles from San Jose
  • Contact for rates

I provide relaxing, high-quality, people-pleasing acoustic guitar music -- mixing instrumental renditions with occasional vocals. From beautiful instrumental...

Timmy G

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Moraga, CA
  • Guitarist
  • 37 miles from San Jose
  • $400 and up

Dave R. said “Working with Timmy G was a fantastic experience. He was able to do some custom arrangements of a few obscure songs for our daughter’s wedding, and his performance was perfect. We highly recommend... ”

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Quick facts for Guitarists in San Jose, CA

21,142 quotes sent

In the past year, Guitarists have sent 21,142 quotes to event planners.

12th most popular

Guitarists rank #12 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 12,273 Guitarist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.6 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.6 days (on average) to hire a Guitarist.

San Jose ranks #16

San Jose is the 16th most popular city for Guitarists requests in California.

Popular events

Guitarists are typically hired for Corporate Events, Dinner Parties, and Birthday Parties in San Jose, CA.

California ranks #1

California is the most popular state for Guitarists requests in the United States.

Past events for Guitarists in San Jose, CA

Excellent

Guitarist

5.0

December 20, 2025

2 hours

Great entertainer. Lovely
Event total

$100

About booking Guitarists in San Jose, CA

Guitar music can create a beautiful atmosphere for almost any event. Book a guitarist to play live music at your restaurant or dinner party. They can also perform background music for corporate events and cocktail hours. And of course, an acoustic guitarist can provide the perfect accompaniment for wedding ceremonies. You can find all types of professional guitarists, from electric to classical to acoustic guitar players, on GigSalad!

The cost of hiring a guitarist and/or vocalist in San Jose, California will vary depending on the type of event, the performance length, and the musician’s skill level. High-quality guitar players with years of experience will often charge higher rates than those just starting out. Their repertoire may also play a part in their pricing – someone who covers popular songs might charge a different price than a singer-songwriter who performs original music. Contact local guitarists above to get quotes customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for San Jose guitarists, be sure to listen to audio samples, watch videos, and look through photos to learn more about their style and setlist. Professional musicians will usually have reviews and testimonials from past clients that will tell you more about their experience playing guitar at events like yours. When talking with guitarists, discuss important details like performance times and breaks, venue setups, attire, and song requests.

Once you find a solo guitarist or group you want to hire, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Our easy-to-use platform allows you to talk with the musician, confirm your agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad booking is protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back.

Guitarists serving the San Jose, CA area

These Guitarists serve the wider San Jose and Santa Clara county area and travel to Santa Clara, Campbell, Milpitas, Alviso, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Silicon Valley, Mountain View, New Almaden, Los Altos, Mount Hamilton, Holy City, Redwood Estates, Los Altos Hills, Coyote, Fremont, Newark, Palo Alto, Stanford, East Palo Alto, Sunol, Menlo Park, Atherton, Morgan Hill, Portola Valley, Portola Vally, and Boulder Creek.