- West Chicago, IL
- Classical Guitarist
- Contact for rates
Aaron Wong Guitar Music
Overview
Hire me and your guests will enjoy having wonderful live music at your event! I have experience performing in the United States, Europe, and Asia. I can play instrumental guitar music or sing and play for your wedding, reception, party, or corporate events!
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Price range: $300 and up
Languages: Chinese, English
Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes
What to expect
I can provide guitar instrumental music or sing and play! You can even make suggestions of songs you'd like to include for your event!
About
Aaron Wong is an engaging performer, music educator and a former worship pastor. He is the Assistant Professor of Worship and Music Technology, Director of Worship Collectives (a college level music ensemble) at Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. He is also the owner of Aaron Wong Studio, developing many young musicians in the Rockford, IL area.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Aaron graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelors of Music in 2010 where he studied classical guitar with Norman Ruiz. He began playing acoustic guitar at age 14, and studied with Kent Fung during secondary school. Two years later, he began studying electric guitar with Paul Lui, and drums with Simon Chui. He also studied choral conducting with Xiang Tang Hong and Gerald Edmonds. In the summer of 2009, Aaron studied guitar with Armin Egger in Vienna, Austria. Apart from his focus on guitar, Aaron also studied piano with Gary Rownd, piano tuning with Tim Dietlin, and violin with Katie Abernethy.
Apart from participating in multiple Moody Men's Collegiate Choir tours throughout North America, Canada, and the United Kingdom from (phone number hidden)9. Aaron has also given solo guitar concerts in England and Scotland.
Early in his teenage years, Aaron was the lead guitarist and singer in the rock band "The Buddies." He composed a theme song for the "Teen AIDS" organization in Hong Kong in 2000 for their Aids awareness program which they were awarded an honor prize. In the same year, Aaron worked with the Christian magazine "U+" to promote original song writing.
Additional booking notes
I will bring my own guitar(s) and amp. Please provide and mic with mic stand if you'd like me to sing as well.
Services offered
Influences and inspiration
Pop, classical. My favorite genre is 1990's and early 2000's British Rock/Pop. Oasis, Radiohead, The Corrs, S Club 7, Suede etc.
Setup requirements
I am completely flexible!
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