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Austin Wahl, Guitarist

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5.0 
(6 reviews)
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Classical Guitarist
  • Travels up to 60 miles
  • $200-$1000
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Austin Wahl plays Junto al Generalife by Joaquin Rodrigo

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Austin Wahl performs Canadian Railroad Trilogy by Gordon Lightfoot

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Austin Wahl plays Chaconne from Partita II, BWV 1004 by J. S. Bach

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Austin Wahl plays Fantasia para un Gentilhombre by Joaquin Rodrigo

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Performing in a Led Zeppelin cover show

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Trying out a unique harpguitar made by Canadian luthier Michel Pellerin

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Performing in a Led Zeppelin cover show

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Performing at the Festival Internacional de Guitarra en Lagos; Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico

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Overview

Dr. Austin Wahl is a guitarist of many facets. Holding bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from the Eastman School of Music, Austin has played classical guitar since age five. He also is a skilled bluegrass and rock guitarist, equally at home in all three genres. Austin can provide music for weddings, parties, business events, and nearly any other occasion, and is happy to learn new music of your choice. For more information, please visit www. austinwahl .com


6 Reviews

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Leah P. • August 24, 2023

Professional and talented!

Austin was great to work with as we prepared for our wedding day. He answered questions promptly and set up seamlessly - you wouldn't even know he's there except for the lovely music providing a backdrop to our wedding reception! Thanks Austin!

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Austin Wahl, Guitarist

Response from Austin Wahl, Guitarist:

Thanks so much, Leah! It was a pleasure to play for your wedding. Congratulations and thanks for the kind words!

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Kaelin A. • December 22, 2021

Made our event extra special

I couldn’t have been happier with Austin, and the performance. He was prompt, professional, considerate, and made our event magical. Definitely recommend for any event, and would love to book again.

Thank you so much!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Classical Guitarist
Austin Wahl, Guitarist

Response from Austin Wahl, Guitarist:

Thanks so much, Kaelin! It was a pleasure to play for your event.

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Kevin S. • September 26, 2020

Fantastic!

Austin plays like an angel. He will class up any event where you need beautiful background music that isn’t disruptive but really makes the event a stunning affair.

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Austin Wahl, Guitarist

Response from Austin Wahl, Guitarist:

Thank you so much, Kevin! It was a pleasure to play for you, and I really appreciate your kind words. Congratulations to your family!

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Debra W. • July 25, 2020

Stress free booking.

Quick to respond. Very relaxing guitarist.

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Austin Wahl, Guitarist

Response from Austin Wahl, Guitarist:

Hi Deb! It was my pleasure to play at your shop this week. Would love to return any time. Thank you for the kind words!

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Christina F. • September 2, 2018

Excellent choice

Very professional and very talented.

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Austin Wahl, Guitarist

Response from Austin Wahl, Guitarist:

Thanks so very much, Christina and Joe. It was my pleasure to share your wedding and I wish you many years of joy.

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Alan G. • October 2, 2016

Excellent

Austin was easy to work with and very talented. Would recommend!!

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Austin Wahl, Guitarist

Response from Austin Wahl, Guitarist:

Thanks, Alan! It was a pleasure to play for your wedding.

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Booking Info

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Price Range: $200-$1000

Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes

Languages: English

Website: Visit website

Phone Number: Call

What to Expect

You can expect professional, polished performance of almost any requested repertoire, as well as a wide selection of music tailored to fit almost any occasion. From classical to bluegrass, Irish to jazz, "Dr. Wahl plays it all." You can also expect prompt communication, early and prepared arrival, and a courteous rapport with guests. Finally, look forward to professional sound reinforcement at a variety of levels - from an intimate wedding ceremony to a loud party environment, and anywhere in between.

About

Austin Wahl is an internationally acclaimed performer and teacher. With nearly thirty competition prizes, including ten first place finishes, he is among the most successful of today's American guitarists. He embraces traditional and unusual repertoire in performance and competition, ranging from well-known works of Bach, Sor, and Tarrega, to lesser known masterpieces by composers including Gary Ryan, Roland Dyens, and Hans Werner Henze. Wahl premiered his groundbreaking solo transcription of Aaron Copland's Rodeo suite (originally for orchestra) in February 2021, and is currently composing a solo guitar suite based on notable international events of the Cold War.

Recent concerts and masterclasses include engagements for Appalachian Guitarfest (NC), Rochester Classical Guitar (NY), Minnesota Guitar Society, Great Lakes Guitar Society (NY), Southern Guitar Festival (SC), Guitar Society of Toronto, Guitar Hamilton (Ontario, Canada), and Festival Internacional de Guitarra en Lagos (Jalisco, Mexico). Additionally, Wahl's review of Mark Marrington's book "Recording the Classical Guitar" was featured in the Fall 2022 edition of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections.

Wahl does not limit himself to classical guitar, or indeed to the guitar itself. Since childhood he has been a proficient bluegrass guitarist, performing arrangements and compositions by Doc Watson, Tony Rice, David Grier, and Adam Granger, among others. Wahl has performed with several bluegrass groups, including Great Vagrant, The Crooked North, and Kubick's Rubes, and performed with the first in a masterclass for legendary banjoist Béla Fleck. He also is an avid fingerstyle player, often programming pieces by Preston Reed, Don Ross, Andy McKee, and Pierre Bensusan. Finally, Wahl is an experienced electric guitarist, performing and teaching rock, blues, and jazz - and even built his own electric guitar, dubbed the "Wahl-o-caster."

Beyond the guitar, Wahl is an accomplished mandolinist. He performs and teaches classical and folk music on the instrument, including solo and ensemble works of J. S. Bach, American bluegrass, Irish fiddle, and Scandinavian traditions. Additionally, from 2017 to 2022, he served as the bass section leader for Rochester, New York-based community choir, the Mount Hope World Singers, who perform outreach concerts in languages and styles from around the world.

Wahl is a dedicated teacher across multiple genres. He strongly believes in the power of the guitar to transcend the style in which it is played, and to spark student interest in crossing between genres. As of the fall of 2022, Wahl teaches Suzuki and traditional classical, acoustic, and electric guitar, as well as folk and classical mandolin, at his childhood alma mater, MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis. Previously, from 2015 to 2022, he taught at the Kanack School of Musical Artistry in Rochester, NY. His students have ranged in age from under five to over eighty, and represent diverse musical and national backgrounds.

Wahl began his guitar studies at age five at MacPhail with Alan Johnston, a founding member of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet. He holds bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees as well as a performer's certificate from the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with Nicholas Goluses. Wahl has also taken the Book 1 and Book 2 Suzuki method courses with Mary Lou Roberts and Andrea Cannon, respectively.

Additional Booking Notes

1-2 electrical outlets

Cover and protection from direct sunlight or rain (if outdoors)

*Outdoor performances are subject to cancelation if the temperature is forecast to drop below 55 degrees F*

Services Offered

Classical Guitarist Guitarist Jazz Guitarist Mandolin Player Multi-Instrumentalist

Upcoming Booked Events

October 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party

Past Booked Events

August 20, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Reception
December 21, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Birthday Party
September 25, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Rehearsal Dinner
July 22, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm Restaurant/Bar Event
September 17, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm Corporate Event
August 31, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
October 01, 2016 • 11:00am - 11:45am Wedding Ceremony

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Set List

*This list is highly variable and flexible, with timing, genre, and venue considerations.*

*POLICY ON LEARNING NEW MUSIC FOR PERFORMANCES*:
-If there is an existing arrangement or composition for classical guitar - $10 per page, plus any applicable purchase costs for sheet music/electronic formats.
-If you require an arrangement - pop songs are $25-$50 each depending on length; classical music will be discussed on a case by case basis.

Classical:
-Various works by J.S. Bach, including Gavottes, BWV 1012; Prelude, BWV 998; Allegro Assai, BWV 1005; Chaconne, BWV 1004; Prelude, BWV 1006
-Capricho Arabe (Francisco Tarrega)
-Junto al Generalife (Joaquin Rodrigo)
-Sunburst (Andrew York)
-Vals Español (Jose Ferrer)
-Maria Luisa: Mazurka (Julio Sagreras)
-Sounds of Bells (João Pernambuco)
-Etudes #1, #7,#8; Prelude #4 (Heitor Villa-Lobos)
-Leyenda/Asturias (Isaac Albeniz)
-Variations on a Theme of Mozart (Fernando Sor)
-Songe Capricorne (Roland Dyens)
-Introduction & Caprice (Giulio Regondi)
-Benga Beat (Gary Ryan)

Fingerstyle:
-Mona Ray (Leo Kottke)
-Brothers & Sisters (Bruce Molsky)
-Tribes; Slap Funk (Preston Reed)
-Fingerdance (Billy McLaughlin)

Jazz:
-St Thomas (Sonny Rollins)
-Daybreak (Pat Metheny)
-Gnadenwald (Muthspiel/Blade)
-Seven Steps to Heaven (Miles Davis)
-Autumn Leaves (Joseph Kosma)
-Girl from Ipanema (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
-Summertime (George Gershwin)

Celtic:
-Star of the County Down (trad.)
-Betty O'Brien (O'Carolan)
-Garryowen (trad.)
-Boys of Blue Hill (trad.)
-McFarley's Reel (trad.)
-The Crossing (Tim O'Brien)
-Swallowtail Jig (trad.)
-Banish Misfortune (trad.)

Bluegrass (mostly trad.):
-Billy in the Lowground
-Over the Waterfall
-Blackberry Blossom
-Monroe's Hornpipe (Bill Monroe)
-Arkansas Traveler
-Forked Deer
-Fog Rolling Over the Glen (David Grier)
-Magic Foot (Russ Barenberg)
-Old Rip (Lynn Morris)
-Bill Cheatham
-Big Sciota
-Big Sandy River

Influences & Inspiration

Classical: John Williams, David Russell, Pavel Steidl, Nicholas Goluses, Scott Tennant, Raphaella Smits, Angel Romero, Judicäel Perroy, Emma Rush, Florian Larousse, Paul O'Dette

Bluegrass/Folk: Tony Rice, David Grier, Norman Blake, Chris Thile, Bryan Sutton, Chris Silver, Bill Staines

Fingerstyle: Leo Kottke, Pierre Bensusan, Preston Reed, Billy McLaughlin, Andy McKee

Jazz: Pat Metheny, Herb Ellis, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Jim Hall

Celtic: Altan, Battlefield Band, Duck Baker, Martin Simpson, Talisk

Rock: Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Van Halen

Setup Requirements

1 chair without arms

Easy access to power outlets

Covered and out of direct sunlight (if outdoors)

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