James Vita Acoustic and Classical
Overview
I am a solo acoustic fingerstyle guitarist and ukulele player serving the Southern California area. I specialize in arranging all styles of music for solo acoustic guitar. I provide music for weddings, parties, corporate events and virtually any occasion where a beautiful layer of background solo acoustic guitar music is desired. I also can feature solo ukulele music of all styles. I am a professional musician of over 50 yrs and would be honored to be a part of your next event.
Reviews
33 reviews
Latynn G.
September 21, 2026Music elevated our dinner party
James was the perfect addition to our intimate birthday dinner. His music created exactly the atmosphere we wanted: beautiful and enjoyable, but never too loud. We were able to have plenty of conversation while still enjoying his wonderful arrangements in the background.
He played a great variety of music on both acoustic guitar and ukulele, which made the evening feel even more special. He was professional, talented, and seemed to know exactly how to read the room and set the right mood.
I would absolutely recommend James for a dinner party or any event where you want live music that adds to the experience without overpowering it. He helped make our evening memorable.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist, Ukulele Player
Christa S.
June 7, 2026Magical!
Jim was absolutely fabulous. His music was perfect for our event. Jim was responsive to the mood and gauged his audience perfectly. Highly recommend.
Hired as: Guitarist
Brittany S.
May 17, 2026Amazing! Will be hiring again!
James was absolutely perfect! The music was so beautiful and added so much to the event. Cannot recommend him enough! I have already had several people ask for his contact info after seeing him play on my social media. Thank you, James! I hope you had a wonderful day as well
Hired as: Guitarist
Susan B.
March 31, 2026Amazing guitarist
James Vita is an incredible musician. He played such a wide array of songs with Ukulele and acoustic guitar. James is extremely reliable, affordable and talented. James will add a beautiful atmosphere to any event highly recommend.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist, Ukulele Player
Mark H.
November 8, 2025Incredible Musician Who Made Our Wedding Unforgettable!
Jim was absolutely fantastic at our daughter Miranda’s wedding. We were so impressed with his musical talent and the way he elevated the entire event with just the right touch of background music – never overpowering, always enhancing the moment.
He was very professional, arrived early, and set up quickly without any fuss. Throughout the evening he was easy to work with and completely reliable, which gave us one less thing to worry about on a big day.
We highly recommend Jim for any wedding, dinner party, or special event. His musicianship, professionalism, and feel for the room are truly top-notch.
Hired as: Guitarist
Booking information
Upcoming booked events
November 2026
04
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Garden Grove, CA
Past booked events
September 2026
20
Sunday
Dinner Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Huntington Beach, CA
June 2026
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Costa Mesa, CA
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Fullerton, CA
May 2026
17
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Orange, CA
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Costa Mesa, CA
April 2026
28
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
San Juan Capistrano, CA
March 2026
28
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
San Clemente, CA
February 2026
07
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Huntington Beach, CA
December 2025
04
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Placentia, CA
October 2025
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Anaheim, CA
September 2025
10
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Garden Grove, CA
July 2025
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Newport Coast, CA
24
Thursday
School Assembly
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Irvine, CA
06
Sunday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Santa Ana, CA
October 2024
26
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Claremont, CA
September 2024
20
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Pomona, CA
19
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Pomona, CA
18
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Garden Grove, CA
May 2024
19
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Laguna Beach, CA
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Huntington Beach, CA
02
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Costa Mesa, CA
December 2023
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Laguna Niguel, CA
06
Wednesday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Laguna Hills, CA
October 2023
20
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Anaheim, CA
September 2023
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Claremont, CA
21
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Pomona, CA
August 2023
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Huntington Beach, CA
04
Friday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
July 2023
07
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Laguna Beach, CA
June 2023
03
Saturday
Graduation
2:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Fountain Valley, CA
April 2023
28
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 11:30am
•
Riverside, CA
February 2023
06
Monday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Orange, CA
December 2022
10
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
03
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Fallbrook, CA
November 2022
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Orange, CA
September 2022
17
Saturday
Baby Shower
2:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Long Beach, CA
07
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Pasadena, CA
July 2022
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30am - 6:30am
•
Brea, CA
June 2022
25
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
19
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Escondido, CA
11
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 1:00pm
•
Huntington Beach, CA
01
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
San Juan Capistrano, CA
May 2022
27
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Laguna Beach, CA
January 2022
22
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Anaheim, CA
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Palm Springs, CA
December 2021
16
Thursday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
November 2021
21
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
September 2021
11
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Chino Hills, CA
June 2021
12
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Newport Coast, CA
November 2020
05
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Yorba Linda, CA
October 2020
06
Tuesday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Laguna Hills, CA
February 2020
01
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Costa Mesa, CA
January 2020
20
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Juan Capistrano, CA
December 2019
04
Wednesday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
September 2019
01
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Murrieta, CA
September 2015
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Indio, CA
July 2014
25
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Coto de Caza, CA
January 2014
31
Friday
Private Party
4:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Fullerton, CA
Set list
standards~pop~classic rock~Latin~R&B
Setup requirements
Goodall Guitars,Aer Acoustic Amp, Full PA System
Testimonials
We are still receiving raves for our choice in entertainment for our wedding ceremony and reception. Jim Vita is an exceptionally talented guitarist and a genius at reading a crowd. I found that I immediately trusted Jim and his expertise, and was happily able to enjoy my own event. His style of music interpretation is tasteful, fun, beautiful, and elegant. His repetoire seemed limitless. I enjoy old jazz and standards and some guests like Motown and early rock (and of course some sweet classical elements as well) and Jim handled it all. Jim is very professional, prompt, and personable. He is wonderful with quirky requests. Jim was an important element in our ceremony and reception coming together as beautifully as it did. -Eden A, 9/18/2005, Wedding, Redlands, CA
– Eden A