- Waltham, MA
- Classical Guitarist
- $375 and up.
Overview
Guitarist Don Sanni performs a wide range of solo, instrumental guitar music especially suited to create an intimate, relaxed atmosphere for wedding ceremonies, receptions, restaurants, parties, and concert settings. Mr. Sanni's repertoire starts with classical guitar music, but performed on a steel string guitar for a slight twist. Don also performs arrangements of pop tunes by the Beatles, James Taylor, and Queen, among many others. One unique style of guitar that Don also performs is Celtic music, which was made popular through shows such as Riverdance, Braveheart and The Titanic. Check Don's song list and you'll find an extremely varied collection of music, a little of everything.
Reviews
20 reviews
David M.
September 26, 2023Don Sanni/Guitarist
Don was great from the initial conversations we had regarding the music for the wedding up until the day of the wedding. He was very willing and open to working with all of our requests for the different types of music we wanted. Most importantly he is a talented, dedicated musician who can play many different genres of music. He was the ultimate professional and his skill and talent added so much to my daughter's wedding. Thanks again for everything!
Hired as: Guitarist
Madison J.
October 30, 2022Great Experience!
We had found Don on Gig salad and, after a quick phone call, we immediately asked him to perform at our wedding ceremony this October. Don was professional, experienced and just an all around cool guy, he certainly passed the vibe check!
Leading up to the event, we met with Don again (virtually) to discuss our ceremony songs. He was able to provide us with a large variety of music and even offered to learn new songs at our request! Naturally, Don pulled out his guitar and began to riff. We sat and listened to our own private concert as he displayed his talent, further proving he was a great hire.
Don played our requested ceremony songs, along with a variety of pop/contemporary during cocktail hour. Our family and friends had so many great comments about his performance and song choices, we are so happy with this experience, 10/10!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Colleen B.
September 23, 2022Great to work with!
Don was wonderful. He showed up early to set up and be ready for when our event started, he brought everything he needed. The assortment he played was perfect. He was always checking in to be sure the volume was okay. I would definitely recommend Don!
Hired as: Guitarist
J A. T.
August 23, 2021Wonderful guitarist
Don was perfect for our engagement party. He arrived 2 hrs before the party to get set up and make sure everything sounded right. He was very professional, easy to work with, and not to mention the music was beautiful. We just asked him to play what he felt would be appropriate and everyone was very pleased. Highly recommended.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Frank C.
August 29, 2019Don was fantastic
Don did a great job at our event. He was right on time, played great music and was very accomodating.
Hired as: Guitarist
Don Sanni
Hi Frank, thanks for the great review, so glad you were happy with everything. It was pleasure working with you and the other folks at the company, the tip was much appreciated as well. Have a great holiday weekend!
-Don
Booking information
Price range: $200 - $600
Gig length: 10 - 220 minutes
What to expect
A typical wedding performance might consist of classical guitar music for the ceremony, and pop music for the cocktail hour. In addition to these styles I can also blend in more contemporary guitar music along with traditionals, Celtic, blues, New Age, ragtime, jazz, or even a TV theme, making for a varied set, you won't hear one style all night long. I also enjoy working with wedding couples to select special music for the processional, often meeting with them over the phone, or in person.
About
Don Sanni is a graduate of The New England Conservatory, with a degree in guitar performance. He has been a full time guitar teacher since 1983, and has played hundreds of shows throughout the Northeast in club bands such as Baker Street, Jet City, Shockwave, and Standing Man. He was the winner of an international guitar competition in 1990, which led to a sponsorship with the Kramer guitar company. Don's playing and composing have been praised in "Guitar" magazine, and he has written lessons for the Mel Bay Publication website, the largest publisher of guitar music in the world. He authored an instructional guitar DVD entitled "Guitar Reality" which was very favorably reviewed in music trade magazines. Currently he performs solo, fingerstyle guitar, traveling throughout New England, New York, and Canada, and is one of the most sought after guitarists for weddings, corporate, and private events. When not performing, Don teaches guitar full-time with upwards of 50 students per week.
Don released a CD of original guitar instrumentals in 2010 entitled "New England Soundscapes." An audio clip is presented here, as well as many more on his website, (link hidden).
Additional booking notes
For weddings in which the ceremony and reception are in different locations I like to use two seperate sound systems. I set up each one before the wedding so I can make a quick transition from ceremony to reception. This way I'm playing music during the cocktail hour, not wasting 20 minutes moving equipment around. I can also supply a microphone for the wedding officiant if need be. Generally I always bring two of everything to a performance for back up, just in case of equipment failure.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
13
Saturday
Wedding
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Past booked events
December 2023
09
Saturday
Celebration of Life
11:00am - 12:30pm
September 2023
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Newbury, VT
09
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
August 2023
12
Saturday
Wedding
4:30pm - 5:30pm
June 2023
25
Sunday
Wedding
2:30pm - 3:30pm
May 2023
20
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 7:00pm
October 2022
09
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Kennebunkport, ME
02
Sunday
Wedding
9:30am - 2:00pm
September 2022
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Falmouth, MA
13
Tuesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Seabrook, NH
02
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
August 2022
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chittenden, VT
June 2022
25
Saturday
Wedding
2:30pm - 5:00pm
11
Saturday
Wedding
5:00pm - 7:00pm
August 2021
21
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Groton, MA
November 2020
14
Saturday
Wedding
3:00pm - 5:00pm
October 2020
10
Saturday
Wedding
2:00pm - 6:00pm
06
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
September 2020
19
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
June 2020
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
20
Saturday
wedding
4:30pm - 5:30pm
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
May 2020
09
Saturday
wedding
4:30pm - 5:30pm
October 2019
18
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Pawtucket, RI
08
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
September 2019
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
14
Saturday
Weddng
4:00pm - 6:00pm
07
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
August 2019
31
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
28
Wednesday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Manchester, NH
10
Saturday
Wedding
3:00pm - 7:00pm
June 2019
29
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
28
Friday
Wedding
5:30pm - 7:30pm
22
Saturday
Wedding
5:00pm - 6:00pm
08
Saturday
Wedding
3:00pm - 5:00pm
May 2019
25
Saturday
Wedding
3:00pm - 5:00pm
October 2018
25
Thursday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
14
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:30am - 12:30pm
06
Saturday
Baby Shower
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Manchester, NH
02
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
September 2018
29
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
22
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
08
Saturday
Wedding
3:30pm - 6:00pm
02
Sunday
Wedding
4:30pm - 5:30pm
August 2018
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Millville, MA
18
Saturday
Wedding
5:00pm - 6:00pm
04
Saturday
Wedding
5:00pm - 7:00pm
July 2018
01
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Bedford, NH
June 2018
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
09
Saturday
Wedding
4:30pm - 6:30pm
May 2018
20
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 12:00pm
April 2018
07
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Essex, VT
February 2018
24
Saturday
Private Party
6:30pm - 11:00pm
December 2017
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:00pm
02
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 9:30pm
November 2017
09
Thursday
Corporate Function
5:00pm - 8:00pm
October 2017
28
Saturday
Wedding
2:30pm - 3:30pm
27
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Topsfield, MA
20
Friday
Wedding
5:00pm - 6:00pm
03
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Manchester, VT
September 2017
23
Saturday
Wedding
2:30pm - 4:30pm
16
Saturday
Revere Art Festival
2:00pm - 4:30pm
15
Friday
Wedding
3:30pm - 5:30pm
09
Saturday
Wedding
1:30pm - 4:30pm
03
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 12:00pm
August 2017
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Gloucester, MA
20
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Townsend, MA
19
Saturday
Wedding
2:30pm - 4:30pm
18
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Danvers, MA
13
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Spencer, MA
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bolton, VT
July 2017
29
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
14
Friday
Wedding
4:30pm - 6:30pm
01
Saturday
Wedding
5:00pm - 7:00pm
June 2017
30
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
5:30pm - 8:30pm
May 2017
25
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
19
Friday
Wedding
5:00pm - 6:00pm
April 2017
25
Tuesday
Funeral
5:00pm - 6:30pm
February 2017
17
Friday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Newport, RI
January 2017
14
Saturday
Wedding
12:30pm - 2:00pm
December 2016
10
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Winthrop, MA
09
Friday
Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
November 2016
04
Friday
Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
October 2016
15
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
14
Friday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
01
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 5:00pm
September 2016
17
Saturday
Wedding
11:00am - 11:30am
August 2016
27
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 5:00pm
21
Sunday
Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
14
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Brentwood, NH
July 2016
09
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
June 2016
11
Saturday
Wedding
2:30pm - 3:30pm
May 2016
07
Saturday
Wedding
12:00am - 12:00pm
April 2016
08
Friday
Wedding
12:00am - 12:00pm
March 2016
11
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
12:00am - 12:00pm
August 2015
21
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Nashua, NH
Set list
Cannon in D - Pachelbel
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S Bach
Bouree - lute suite #1 - J.S. Bach
Allamande - lute suite #1 - J.S. Bach
Gavotte - lute suite #3 - J.S. Bach
Prelude in G - 1st Cello Suite - J.S. Bach
Air on a G String - J.S. Bach
Prelude in Dminor - J.S. Bach
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Romanze) - Mozart
Greensleeves - Anonymous
Ave Maria - Schubert
Aria - Henry Purcell
Romanza - Anonymous
Concerto in D - Largo - Vivaldi
Sogno d'or - Puccini
Dozens of light classical guitar pieces - Sor, Carcassi, Guiliani, etc.
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Angel - Jack Johnson
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Lion King - Elton John
Yellow - Coldplay
Better Days - Goo Goo Dolls
You're My Best Friend - Queen
Let My Love Open The Door - Pete Townsend
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
Fields Of Gold - Sting
Thank You - Led Zeppelin
More Than Words - Extreme
And I Love You So - Don McLean
Love Will Keep Us Alive - The Eagles
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - James Taylor
Your Smiling Face - James Taylor
Shower The People - James Taylor
You've Got a Friend - James Taylor
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel
Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens
Annie's Song - John Denver
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
February Seven - The Avett Brothers
First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes
Budapest - George Ezra
Dream - Everly Bros.
Hey Jude - Beatles
Yesterday - Beatles
When I'm 64 - Beatles
In My Life - Beatles
I Will - Beatles
Norwegian Wood - Beatles
Here Comes the Sun - Beatles
Something - Beatles
Here, There, and Everywhere - Beatles
Ob La Di - Beatles
Precious & Few - Climax
1000 Years - Christina Perri
Daylight - Taylor Swift
Grow Old With Me - from The Wedding Singer
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
I'll Be There - Jackson 5
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Happy Together - Turtles
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
Love Me Tender - Elvis
Layla (outro) - Eric Clapton
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
The Briar and the Rose - Tom Waits
The Rose - Bet Midler
Little Martha - Allman Brothers
Classical Gas - Mason Williams
Close To You - The Carpenters
God Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
When You Wish Upon A Star - Walt Disney Theme
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - from the Wizard of Oz
Moon River - Henry Mancini
Suicide Is Painless - M*A*S*H Theme
The Entertainer - Scott Joplin
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Edelweiss - Rodgers
The Princess Bride - Movie Theme
Amazing Grace - Traditional
Ode to Joy - Traditional
Erev Shel Shoshanim - Trad. Jewish
Sligo Creek - Al Petteway
Lewis & Clark - Tommy Emmanuel
The Month of January - Celtic
Shamrock Shore - Celtic
Seperation of Soul and Body - Celtic
Citi na gComman - Celtic
Mug of Brown Ale - Celtic
Road to Kerrigouarch - Celtic
What's Keeping My True Love... - Celtic
Morrison's Jig - Celtic
French Schottische - Celtic
Handsome Young Maidens - Celtic
Paddy Fahey's Reel - Celtic
Citi gNa Cumman- Celtic
Dozens of contemporary instrumentals
Setup requirements
I only need a power outlet, however for outdoor weddings in remote locations I can bring my own remote power.
Testimonials
This is just a small sample of client reviews, you can read A LOT more on my website: www.donsanni.com/perftestimonials.html
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We could not have been happier! Don worked with our daughter to choose music they both thought appropriate for her wedding in a small quaint VT church. He even took the time to learn a particular song she wanted. Since Don also played during cocktail hour before the reception, he took time to set up at the reception location prior to the church ceremony and they were 30 mins apart. We would highly recommend Don to anyone. Regards, Cathy Eckel --Cathy E. Killington, VT 10/18/2008
– Cathey E. 10-18-2008
Don was very pleasant and easy to work with. He even invited us to his house to discuss the musical arrangement for our ceremony. He knew exactly what to play once we let him know our preferences. He showed up at the wedding place on time (very early actually) to make sure everything was going to be set up properly. We had our ceremony outside, and our cocktail hour inside, so he wanted to make sure both his PA systems were setup and ready in both locations. Being a musician myself, I felt Don's guitar playing was outstanding and professional. Everyone at our wedding commented on his performance. I recommend Don for any acoustic needs, formal or informal. Thx Don! --Brett T. Sterling, MA 10/25/2008
– Brett T. 10-25-2008
Don was wonderful! I had a special request to walk down the aisle to "What a Wonderful World" with my father. He was more than happy to learn it for me! He was very professional and always available to answer questions for me. I would highly recommend Don to anyone I know getting married! -Jill W, 7/5/2008, Wedding, Princeton, MA
– Jill W- 7/5/2008
Couldn't be better. Don was very accomodating when we were selecting musicians, after we hired him, and on out wedding day. Not only did Don take the time to play some songs over the phone, he invited up to his home to hear his music on person. On the day Don arrived early, and played beautifully. If you're looking for classical guitar, you really don't need to look any further. --David L., Newport, RI, 8/10/2008
– David L.- 8/10/2008
Don was nothing short of an amazing asset on our wedding day! He played beautiful, perfect music for our wedding ceremony. He was very thorough and attentive during the planning process, and even learned a new tune for me! Our ceremony went perfectly and I'm sure it will be very memorable thanks to Don's contribution. Thank you so much, Don! --Glencora M., Rindge, NH, 9/14/2008
– Glencora M.- 9/14/2008
We hired Don to play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The entire experience with Don, from initial contact to song selection to the big day was a complete pleasure. Don's professionalism is second to none and he is a master of his craft. His musical talent gave our ceremony and cocktail hour such a beautiful, peaceful feeling that put all the guests and even us at ease! If you're looking for a skilled guitarist who knows a dynamic range of styles, is courteous, punctual and all around professional, we highly recommend Don Sanni. Thank you again for everything Don! Mark & Corinne Rowe, New Hampshire --Mark R. Keene, NH 10/20/2007
– Mark R. 10-20-07
We were very fortunate to find Don for our wedding ceremony. We had exactly 2 weeks to throw everything together and thought we would have to compromise on a quality musician to accomodate our request. Not true! Don was prompt in his reply and was very professional in his repore but most importantly is a very good musician. We wanted someone who could play classical and contemporary music, it was alot to ask of a musician, but he did both beautifully. We also dumped the burden of song choice on his lap and not only were we very satisfied with his choice of songs but we were very satisfied with his musicianship. In addition, his performance was tireless- he continued to play for the entire three hour period with only a couple of very short breaks. Our wedding DVD confirms the wonderful ambiance Don's performance added to the occasion. Thanks Don for being part of our special day! Encore! ENCORE! --James H. Arlington, MA 3/25/2006
– James H. 3-25-06
Don is extraordinary. We LOVE him! he was sweet and accommodating and ridiculously talented. Don was a critical component in making my wedding day a dream come true. Thank you!! --Dayna F. Ipswich, MA 8/5/2007
– Dayna F. 8-5-2007
Don was amazing! I wanted a specific song for my bridal procession and he took the time to learn it perfectly. He was very professional at the wedding, but perhaps more importantly he was always very prompt and helpful in all our communications prior to the event. That was definitely helpful to a nervous bride :). His song selections during the cocktail hour were wonderful, and many guests complimented his talent. I would recommend him to anyone for any type of event! --Kristen D. Plymouth, VT 5/31/2008
– Kristen D. 5-31-08
We can’t say enough about how happy we were with Don at our wedding! We booked him based on the reviews on Gigmasters and the music on his site, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. He was the consummate professional from start to finish. Don was always prompt with answers to our questions, while providing fresh ideas and great communication in general leading up to our big day. When the day arrived, Don was there early, even though it was a 2-hour drive for him. We did all of our own planning, and while we were running around taking care of last-minute preparations and worrying whether everything was ready, Don was a calming friend. He was set-up in two locations and dressed in his suit even before the groom was dressed! Put simply, Don removed the stress from the music portion of our day and while other aspects of the afternoon needed our attention, he required no assistance whatsoever. In addition to his professionalism, Don is also a great musician. He played our ceremony and the cocktail hour, and our guests are still telling us how much they enjoyed the music. It was absolutely perfect. Last but not least, Don is a really nice guy. Even though we met for the first time just a few hours before our wedding, Don seemed to genuinely care about us. Rather than just show up to play music, he took a sincere interest in our day. When dinner was over and he was getting ready to head home, we felt like we were saying goodbye to one of our guests and were sad that he had to leave! Bottom line -- Don is a complete professional, fantastic musician, and kind person who was an integral part of making our day so special. We enthusiastically and without hesitation recommend him to anyone considering his services. Thank you, Don! Sarah T., Lyman, NH, 9/27/2008
– Sarah T. 9-27-2008
Don was fantastic! He was very professional and easy to work with. He accomodated all our requests and even learned a song for us. Many of our wedding guests commented on how beautiful the music was. Don's rendition of Vivaldi's Guitar Concerto, Bach's Jesu Joy, and Handel's Air from Water Music brought tears to many people's eyes (including ours!). We highly recommend Don for anyone who wants gorgeous classical music to accompany their special day. Don, thank you so much!!!!!! --Sonya K. Walpole, ME 9/2/2007
– Sonya K. 9-2-07
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