Christina Darding, Classical Guitarist

Springfield, OH

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Piazzolla Tango

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Capricho Arabe

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El Testament d' Amelia

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Overview

Christina Darding regularly plays for art museums, historical societies, cocktail parties, weddings, birthday parties and many other events. She is happy to take requests and play the classical music needed for any event. Whether you need a presentation, recital, or background music, classical guitar can add wonderful enrichment to your event.


Reviews

8 reviews

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Becky J.

November 15, 2025
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Christina was exceptional talent and business women

The evening was enhanced by her beautiful music. The guests all communicated how music filled the room and really took it to a higher level. We were so pleased and happy with every aspect of our interactions which were all long distance. She made us feel comfortable and it was a fun process.
Christiina was easy to communicate with and we chatted about details and that process was so fun as we outlined the evening. She gave us 150% of herself to Mae this evening incredible.

Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist


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Nathan . K. B.

August 25, 2025

Best Day Ever

My husband and I attend the same church that Christina does and that is where we first heard her talent. For our wedding ceremony, we hired Christina to do what she does best and it couldn't have been more beautiful. She is very sweet and kind. She is easy going and made our day very special. The song she wrote was magical during the ceremony and she had many happy tears flowing from our family and friends. I glad we get to enjoy her music every Sunday.

Hired as: Classical Guitarist

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Christina Darding, Classical Guitarist

Thank you so much for the kind review. I loved playing for your special day!


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Liz A.

July 10, 2025
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Great Performance!

Christina played at our wedding ceremony and again at our reception. Her playing was beautiful and provided a perfect backdrop for our ceremony.
She was friendly and flexible and very reasonably priced. I’d hire again in a second!

Hired as: Classical Guitarist

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Christina Darding, Classical Guitarist

Thank you, Liz. I appreciated playing for your wedding. It was such a lovely day and I enjoyed meeting you!


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Sarah R.

June 30, 2025
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Excellent Classical Guitarist

Christina played classical guitar at a memorial celebration we held last week to honor my father's passing. The booking process was very easy, and Christina is very sweet and easy to deal with. She was extremely accommodating to the time, place and type of music we wanted to hear. My father was a fan of Bach and Christina prepared several pieces specially for the event. And then, just days before the event my uncle, who is a flutist, offered to accompany Christina on a few pieces he selected. Christina very kindly agreed, and quickly learned the new pieces he wanted her to play in an extremely short time frame. We could not have been happier with her performance. Her music set the perfect background for our event and helped to make the event special. I give her the highest of recommendations!

Hired as: Classical Guitarist


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Vicki S.

February 21, 2025
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Totally pleased to have hired Christina Darding!

Christina provided an absolutely fine classical guitar performance for my mother's 100th birthday celebration! Her music was enjoyed and appreciated by all of the guests. Our guests stayed longer because of the atmosphere & quality of the music. Christina was easy to work with & very professional. Her musical style was very comforting & completed our event. I would definitely recommend Christina Darding!

Hired as: Classical Guitarist

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Christina Darding, Classical Guitarist

Thank you, Vicki! It was such a pleasure to meet you and your family. I enjoyed sharing my love of music with everyone!

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About

Christina started taking guitar and piano lessons at age eleven. During high school, she furthered her classical guitar studies at Wittenberg University with Lawrence Pitzer. Following high school, she studied piano with Robert Ruckman and classical guitar with Kevin Mulhall at Sinclair Community College. Christina completed her undergraduate degree at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, in classical guitar performance under the direction of Clare Callahan. She has also studied in master classes with Oscar Ghiglia, Judicael Perroy, Michael Partington, Gaelle Solal, and Marc Teicholz.
Christina currently resides in central Ohio where she regularly performs for weddings, parties, and other events. Christina currently teaches guitar, piano, ukulele, and music preschool classes through the Center for Musical Development Preparation Department at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, as well as, Hometown Music in Urbana, Ohio.
Christina has enjoyed teaching lessons consistently to all ages and levels since 2011. She has a passion for sharing her love of music and for helping others find fulfillment on their own musical journey.

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Heath, OH

Past booked events

May 2026

05

Tuesday

Cocktail Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Cincinnati, OH

November 2025

07

Friday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus, OH

July 2025

03

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

10:30am - 12:30pm

Dayton, OH

June 2025

25

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Columbus, OH

February 2025

19

Wednesday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tipp City, OH

June 2023

16

Friday

Corporate Event

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Dublin, OH

June 2022

25

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cleveland, OH

March 2022

27

Sunday

Birthday Party

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Georgetown, KY

October 2021

03

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Troy, OH

August 2021

15

Sunday

Baby Shower

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Springfield, OH

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