Adam Shavin
Overview
I am a solo instrumental guitarist who plays laidback improvised ambiance music for wine/cocktail bars, private parties, art galleries and other similar venues. Perfect music if you are looking for something unobtrusive that will still enhance the atmosphere of your venue/event.
Style: blues, classical, jazz, surf, lofi, instrumental
Reviews
2 reviews
Marisa W.
May 22, 2026Thank you Adam!
Adam was the perfect addition to our corporate rooftop event! He helped created a wonderful atmosphere with his set and the mix was spot on. Balanced, never overpowering and the right mix of genres. He was easy to coordinate with and delivered exactly what we were hoping for. I’d absolutely recommend him and would hire him again.
Hired as: Guitarist
Patrick B.
May 28, 2024Birthday Brunch
Adam was a delight, and really added to the ambiance of the event.
Would highly recommend, and book again in a heartbeat. Many thanks!
Hired as: Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
Adam Shavin is a lifelong guitarist and improviser and has largely found himself in the territory of surf, blues, classical and jazz fusion. His minimalist approach to performing, combined with a substantial formal music education, allow him to elevate the ambiance of settings like wine bars, dinner parties and gallery events.
For studio sessions, Adam is a quick study and will be able to pick up your song and provide interesting and fitting guitar tracks in little time.
About
Adam Shavin began playing the guitar at age seven. Over the following decade, he learned additional instruments, including bass, piano and drums. He then earned a Bachelor's degree from The Hartt School in Connecticut in 2016, focusing on music theory and history.
After his undergraduate education, Adam began taking commissioned composition projects and showing work in visual art exhibitions. Now, Adam’s career revolves around the guitar - whether it’s gigging as a soloist/improviser around Atlanta, self-producing original music, teaching private lessons, or providing guitar on a client's project.
Additional booking notes
Setup is flexible and low maintenance. Only requests are access to a power source and a chair ( + cover if raining).
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2026
13
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
October 2024
08
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
July 2024
07
Sunday
Studio Session
2:00am - 3:00am
•
Marietta, GA
May 2024
26
Sunday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
Set list
Improvisation
Instrumental arrangements of songs
Influences and inspiration
Surf
Blues
Classical
Jazz
Setup requirements
Chair
Power source
Cover (if raining)