Keith Gehle, solo guitarist

Keith's music is entirely instrumental, which is an ideal choice for wedding ceremonies, dinners, and social events where vocals might be distracting and a more elevated experience is desired. He utilizes high quality, professional amplification, ensuring the volume is perfectly tailored to the specific event type, venue size, and guest count. For larger gatherings, Keith uses a guitar specific PA system to add volume and maintain acoustic clarity. His priority is to provide ambient music that remains at a comfortable level, allowing guests to converse and network easily while enjoying the atmosphere.

As far as the musical styles he plays, one might summarize the sound as follows:

1. Popular Songs and Ballads - Keith’s skills as published arranger have helped him create a tasteful, artistic blend of the best popular classics from the last 50 years.

2. Spanish and World Music - Spain is widely considered the birthplace of the guitar so no event would be complete without some of the fiery, passionate guitar music of Spain.

3. Contemporary Instrumentals - If you appreciate the moving music of Windham Hill, George Winston, and William Ackerman, you’ll love Keith’s original works.

2. Engaging Classical Works - Keith’s undergraduate degree in Guitar Performance at The University of Georgia has helped him develop the insight to know what listeners like when it comes to the classics. He plays many of the most familiar themes often heard in film, television, and advertising.

Keith is in great demand for private functions including:

- Wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours
- Receptions
- Corporate Gatherings
- Lunches and Dinner Events
- Fine Dining Restaurants

Nothing will better set the mood for your special event than the inspiring music of solo/instrumental guitarist Keith Gehle. His unique playing style is an enchanting journey in sound that includes the passionate music of Spain, numerous popular song arrangements, some familiar classical works, and his much loved originals.

No matter what the setting (a corporate holiday gathering, elegant wedding or casual rehearsal dinner), Keith brings to his clients the highest level of artistry and professionalism with reasonable rates, reliable service, and a top quality performance. Call today to learn more and schedule the beautiful guitar music of Keith Gehle for your next event.

The Long Story of Keith Gehle's career:

Even as a young boy, guitarist Keith Gehle knew he wanted to be a professional musician. Today he enjoys a busy career as a performer, recording artist, composer/arranger, and teacher. His many musical experiences (from rock to classical, folk and New Age) have produced an artist with a perspective and style unique in the community of classical and steel string fingerstyle guitar. Keith’s numerous concert performances have delighted audiences at universities, music festivals, and community concerts throughout the Southeast and he is in great demand as a performer for social events including corporate receptions, dinners, and weddings.

Keith was recognized for his outstanding musicianship by the Georgia Council for the Arts while serving for many years on their prestigious Touring Roster. His recording credits include: "Keith Gehle, Guitarist", "Winter Song", "Nocturne", "Songs of December", and "Space and Time" which spent five months on the New Age charts in 2017, as well as a half dozen singles released on streaming services since 2021.

Keith has made a number of television and radio appearances in support of his work and has had live performances aired on Public Radio stations in several states. Some of his original compositions and arrangements for guitar are published and distributed by Hal Leonard Publications and Mel Bay Publications and nearly 200 additional works self-published through (link hidden) and available for purchase at (link hidden). In 2012, Keith scored the original music for the multi award winning short film Caterpillar by David Field which included a screening at Dragoncon in 2013.

A classically trained musician, Keith earned his Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from The University of Georgia under the guidance of the late John Sutherland, a protégé of Andres Segovia. In addition to his collegiate studies, Keith was selected to participate in the master class of Grammy nominated guitarist Christopher Parkening at Montana State University. There, he was chosen by fellow students as one of six distinguished performers to represent the class in a public concert.

I bring all of my own equipment to events, even the chair I sit on.