Carlos Bono

Since I am a professional classical guitarist, your audience can expect to hear me expertly play my own guitar arrangements of some of the most exquisite music ever composed that will make your wedding, memorial or other special event especially memorable. I particularly specialize in performing the works of German classical master J.S. Bach, but I also have many popular Spanish classical, flamenco, and renaissance pieces in my memorized repertoire. Furthermore, I can expertly perform Brazilian standards arranged for classical guitar, as well as a selection of traditional Spanish language favorites. Finally, if your audience appreciates original music, I play live-improvised classical guitar music in the blues slide genre that can appeal to bar and lounge audiences, as well as in the New Age genre that is especially suitable as background music for conversation, meditation or ceremonies. Kindly note that for a multi-hour gig, I typically play live for 45 minutes and then play recorded music of me playing for 15 minutes while I rest my hands.

From a young age growing up in Chicago and Mexico City, I knew I wanted to become a professional classical guitarist, so I worked hard to develop my technique and an extensive performance repertoire. I was privately tutored on classical guitar in Mexico City before traveling to Europe to study music theory and perfect my classical guitar techniques at the famed musical conservatories in Madrid and Paris. I then learned electronic, traditional Brazilian and improvisational music in San Francisco.

I have now spent decades refining my technically clear sound and classical guitar playing style while impressing those I work with and teach with my effective approach to sharing my musical skills. During that time, I have also made a reputable name for myself as a top guitarist in the competitive world of classical music.

Over the years, I have shared my remarkable mastery of the classical guitar in venues ranging from symphonic concert halls to festival stages all over the country, as well as with my guitar students. I regularly play at special occasions like weddings and memorials, as well as at more intimate local venues like wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, farmers' markets, lounges, bars and cafes.

If you want to learn more about about my musical background and listen to the magical guitar music I play, please feel free to contact me through this site where you can listen to some audio samples and watch one of my symphonic performance videos. You will see that I offer a range of accessible classical guitar-related performance services for different events, needs and occasions, so please get in touch with me today for more information and to secure a booking for your regular performance spot or special event!

I will bring all the amplification, other sound equipment and lighting necessary for my performance, but I do require a nearby 120 V power outlet to plug it into or an extension cord to one. Also, the temperature of the location where I am to play should be comfortably between 65 and 90 degrees F and suitably protected from the elements such as hot sun, snow, rain and wind.