- Los Angeles, CA
- Guitarist
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Linda N. said
“Beautiful music and very good experience all around. ”
Kelvin McKay-Hill
Overview
Soothing relaxing sounds that combine virtuosic technique with cool easy listening.
Reviews
2 reviews
Christina M.
July 7, 2021Brides Beware
This rating is based solely on my experience. I cannot in good consciousness recommend Kelvin for Catholic mass weddings. However, I don’t believe in casting someone aside for one bad experience. I believe in supporting musicians, so if you’re looking to book Kelvin, please give him a chance. If you are interested in an accounting of my experience with Kelvin and my Catholic Mass wedding, please feel free to message me directly, or email me at Chevelle262@gmail.com.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Nick R.
January 20, 2019Very talented musician
Kelvin was awesome and made my event very special!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Kelvin McKay-Hill
Thank you so much. I’m glad I got to participate in your special moment.
Booking information
Price range: $350+
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
Expect a warm and friendly atmosphere of easy listening.
About
BIOGRAPHY
Kelvin McKay-Hill has been playing music for over 20 years. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kelvin fuses his love of 60s and 70s rock, Soul, Blues, and R&B with his formalized training in classical music to produce unique textures that have been part of many projects during his career.
Kelvin began playing violin at age 10 in his elementary school orchestra; That's where he developed his love for music. In high school, he'd pursue graphic design and visual arts only to return to his love of music in college. Kelvin teaches a variety of subjects including (but not limited to) Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano (Beginning), Voice (Beginning), Music Theory, Musicianship, Songwriting, Composition, and Conducting.
Kelvin has especially excelled in the classical guitar world. He's studied with the President of the Guitar Foundation of America, Dr, Martha Masters, at Loyola Marymount University where he also received a BA in Music with a concentration in Classical Guitar Performance. He's also participated in masterclasses with world classes musicians such as Scott Tenant, Bill Kanengiser, Roland Dyens, Andrew York, Nigel North, and Paul Galbraith.
Passionate about education, Kelvin will be going back to school to get his Master's in Music. In addition to that, he is currently working on various new projects that will be announced on this website. Kelvin is available for lessons in person or via Skype as well as events, weddings, and conferences.
Additional booking notes
I need access to an electrical outlet and a chair with no arms to offer the best performance experience I can
Services offered
Past booked events
July 2021
31
Saturday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Malibu, CA
June 2021
25
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
November 2020
06
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Agoura Hills, CA
January 2019
12
Saturday
Surprise
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Hollywood, CA
Set list
Bach - BWV 997
Malborough Variations and Mozart Variations - Fernando Sor
Capricho Arabe - Francisco Tarrega
Cinq Preludes - Heitor Villalobos
Valseana - Sergio Assad
Serenata Espanola - Joaquin Malats
Cavatina & Scriabin Variations - Alexander Tansman
Decameron Negro - Leo Brouwer
Sonatina - Federico Moreno Torroba
Sunburst, Andecy, Sunday Morning Overcast - Andrew York
Valse en Skai & Valse de Loges - Roland Dyens
Vals 3 & 4, La Catedral - Augustine Barrios
El Choclo - Angel Villodo( arr. by Dyens)
a Felicidade - Antonio Carlos Jobim(arr. by Dyens)
Op. 69 Waltz no.2 - Chopin(arr. by Dyens)
Leyenda, Mallorca - Albeniz
Fandaguillo - Joaquin Turina
Influences and inspiration
Roland Dyens
Andrew York
Andres Segovia
John Williams
David Russell
Christopher Parkening
Setup requirements
Armless chair
Access to an electrical outlet
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