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Mark Anderson
- Toronto, ON
- Guitarist
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $ 200 and up
Overview
I play solo instrumental acoustic guitar concerts in a variety of settings such as weddings, wineries, restaurants, clubs, parties, and corporate events. I know over 150 popular songs from several genres such as pop, rock, Latin, jazz, blues, and classical.
I supply everything I need when I play. All my songs are memorized, so I don't need any extra room for music stands, etc. My speaker is battery powered so I can play anywhere, without having to be near an outlet.
I have played guitar professionally for over 30 years, and am an Honors Graduate of the Humber College Jazz Performance program, as well as a successful guitar teacher with my own music studio.
35 Reviews

Mark performed for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and he was amazing this past weekend! Leading up to the ceremony he was super easy to talk to and quick to respond. He willingly learned a couple new songs for the ceremony, and nailed them. He also has a great repertoire to pull from! We would recommend him in a heart beat, and will use him for our future events!
Guitarist
Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks so much Sara!
I had a great time playing for your ceremony and I really appreciate you and Sean having me to share in your big day!
All the best,
Mark

Mark was a great addition to our wedding. He was on time, dressed extremely well, and reliable. He threw in some songs that he had learned when I mentioned them to him a while back and that was so meaningful. He stopped playing at appropriate moments for speeches and everything just flowed naturally and sounded so beautiful. We’re so thankful he was part of our day and we recommend him for any event you may have in the future! He’s so pleasant to work with.
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks so much Robyn! I really enjoyed playing for you and Zach, and all your friends and family. It was a wonderful wedding, and I am glad to have been a part of it.
All the very best to both you and Zach, and thanks again for having me!
Mark

Mark showed up early in order to set up, was dressed immaculately, and played for 3 hours straight at the party we threw for my mother-in-law's (MIL'S) 75th birthday! The music choices were exactly as we had discussed and just perfect for the occasion. He chatted with guests when they approached him, while continuing to play, accepted song requests and even played happy birthday for my MIL. He was just the perfect choice for entertainment/background music at this event and I would not hesitate to bring him back for future celebrations! Thank you, Mark, for making it an incredible night!
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks Rina!
I had a great time playing for your Mother In Law's party, and of course meeting all of you.
And I would still love to do the duet!
All the best,
Mark

Mark did a great job playing guitar at our fundraiser event. He is very talented! Mark was also a pleasure to work with leading up to the event, he provided great communication. Thanks Mark!
Guitarist

Mark handled our wedding this weekend. He was so accommodating throughout the time leading up to our event and always ready to answer any questions we had. He gave us lots of options for songs and suggestions… 10/10 I will be using him again!
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks so much Kat! It was a wonderful ceremony and I feel very fortunate to have been able to play for you! Thanks again for having me, and all the very, very best to you and Kristina!

We had Mark play for our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was so great. A lot of compliments from our guests and he showed up nice and early!
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks for having me Michelle! I had a great time playing for your ceremony and cocktail hour. All the very best,
Mark

Mark provided the perfect ambiance for our intimate Chapel wedding. Walking down the aisle to an acoustic version of Higher Love is a memory I’ll never forget (also Mark specifically learned that song at my request)! He also stayed for cocktail hour and kept the good energy going. Thanks again
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thank you Tegan! I had a great time playing for you - it was a wonderful ceremony and day! Thank you very much for having me, and all the best to you and Christian.
Mark

Mark played for our wedding and did such an amazing job. He was great to work with and played so beautifully. Mark has a wide range of songs he knows but is also willing to learn new ones. If you are looking for someone to play guitar for your wedding ceremony you cannot go wrong with Mark!
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks for the kind words Laura!
It was a wonderful ceremony and I was very happy to be a part of your big day.
All the best to you and Scott both!

Mark was fantastic. His playing was awesome! It really made our small wedding wonderful. Mark even learned my daughters and future son in laws song for their first dance. Thank you again Mark. I would definitely hire Mark for any event as he is flexible with his music. 😄

Mark provided a beautiful ambiance to my father's celebration of life event. He was a stand-up act and we will hire him again.
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thank you very much Sarah, it was my pleasure to play for such a special event.

Mark was on time, fantastic to work with and very polite! All in all great service!
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thank you Charlie, I enjoyed playing for everyone!

Mark was on time, professional and played a wonderful variety of songs.
Everyone attending the party was impressed.
We would definitely hire him again.
Guitarist

Mark arrived early to set up and I knew right away he was a great fit for our venue !
my moms surprise retirement was in a barn and mark played during our dinner. It was such a nice addition to the whole experience. Everyone compliment his style, choice of music, and overall experience.
I would highly recommend him for your event and I would definitely hire him again for our next event !
Guitarist

Mark came early, set up and was an excellent performer. He was extremely polite and professional. He made the evening perfect!
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thank you for having me, Georgina.
I had a great time playing for all of you, and meeting many of you!
All the best,
Mark

Mark was amazing. Thank you so much for playing so beautifully. The atmosphere was very calm and relaxing.
Guitarist

Mark's musical style was exactly what I wanted for our wedding ceremony and I couldn't be happier with our choice to book him. Mark was so pleasant to work with during the booking process, gave me some suggestions for additional songs, and made the planning stress free which I really valued.

We can see why Mark is popular on this website in the Toronto area.
It was a wonderful surprise for my bride to have Mark's music. Truly and exceptional talent! I requested that I sing during our post wedding reception to give another surprise to her. He was so helpful, he even sent music to me online so I can practice. He was so encouraging throughout.
All our guests thought he was a super guitarist and even our deejay and reception staff thought he was great! That's saying something for an Asian event. Having Mark was a super find and a perfect compliment for our special evening.
Paul & Chih Chi
Guitarist

Mark was truly amazing as we prepared for our event, our daughters 30th birthday dinner and wine pairing evening with her friends and our family.
He played the music we requested and had a lovely mix of music for the evening, playing as people mingled and enjoyed the soft and relaxing music.
Thank you Mark for really making our event complete and successful.
Thank you gig salad great site easy to use.
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review Mary! I really enjoyed playing for all of you on Saturday, and I am glad to have been a part of the celebration.
All the best,
Mark

Would not hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone. He arrived on time, was very polite and played great
Our guests loved the music during our dinner
Thanks again Mark !
Guitarist
Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks for the kind review Peter! I really enjoyed playing for all of you on Sunday and wish you all the best,
Mark

Mark played guitar for our small outdoor wedding and during the cocktail hour and dinner. He was an absolutely outstanding addition to our wedding and played a perfect set list of songs that added such a nice touch to our big day. Everyone thought he did a great job and we were really glad we went with him.
Book this guy now!
Classical Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist, Guitarist
Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks Chris, I really enjoyed playing for you, Megan, and all your family and friends on Saturday. It was a great day, and I am glad for having been a part of it.
All the best,
Mark

Mark played at our September 16, 2017 wedding and I cannot write enough kind words to describe how great he was that day. All of our guests complimented his skills and his music choices were perfect for our day. He was so cooperative and helpful during our whole planning process and was always open to suggestions from us. Everything flowed so well on the wedding day and he made my experience walking down the aisle unforgettable as he played. So very talented. Thank you so much!
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks Amanda! I really enjoyed playing for you and Tristan and all your guests. It was a beautiful wedding and I was happy to be a part of it.
I wish you and Tristan all the very best in the future,
Mark

Mark was on time, dressed to impress and naturally sounded amazing. Strongly recommend Mark for anyone seeking a classical guitarist.
Classical Guitarist
Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks Tyler! That means alot, and I appreciate you taking the time to write it. I had a great time playing for you and all your guests, it was such a fun and lively reception.
All the best to both you and Victoria!
Mark

Mark was awesome to deal with! He always got back to me right away about any questions I had! He learned the 2 songs we wanted for the ceremony, and played them beautifully. Although we barely talked to him at the wedding he helped make our day extra special!
Thanks for everything Mark!!
Elora
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thank you Elora! I am very happy to have been able to play for you and Matt, and I wish you all the best in the years ahead.

Wow. Mark was great at communicating, checking in, and learning new songs for us. He was super easy to work with, and made our big day that much more special and personalized. He came prepared and was flexible day of. Extremely talented musician.
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Response from Mark Anderson:
Thank you Micah, I really appreciate you taking the time write that. Your wedding was wonderful, and all the very best to you and Josh!

Mark was great. Played exactly what was asked,
Would highly recommend him.
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks Amilia! I had a great time playing for your party!

Mark was lovely to work with! What a beautiful, gentle soul. His song list is extensive and I recommend him to anyone who needs music at their party/event/wedding. Mark, I can't wait to see/hear a clip of you and your daughter 'duo'!
Thank you for being so easy to work with and giving us the easy going 'vibe' we were looking for.
Krystyna Roberts
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thank you Krystyna, for your kind and lovely words! It was truly an honor to play for you and Craig, and be a part of your wonderful ceremony.
And, I will definitely send a clip of my daughter on her fiddle with me accompanying once we have it all finished!
Thanks again, and all the very best to you and Craig.
Mark

It was a big bridal shower in my house and Mark was very punctual and accommodating with the rainy situation of that day.
Tha music repertoire could have been a bit more entertening. I asked people how did they like the music and they didn't know there was one. Got lost somehow.
Guitarist
Response from Mark Anderson:
Hi Mabel,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, and I am sorry that my repetoire didn’t meet your expectations.
I had written in our correspondence leading up to the bridal shower that I would have been happy to learn any song requests that you didn’t find on my Gigsalad Set List. I assumed (mistakenly, I now realize) that you were comfortable with my repetoire when you didn’t ask for any additional music.
I should have double checked with you regarding the music style you were hoping for, as well as the volume level (I assumed that the guitar volume was not to be overpowering to conversation).
My apologies,
Mark
I hired Mark for my anniversary. I was the singer while he was the guitarist. Mark sent me a couple different demos before long before the event so I can practice my singing and we also had a rehearsal right before the event. It was a surprise for my bf and it was really the best Party for Two!
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Response from Mark Anderson:
I had a great time Aysa, and really enjoyed playing "Your Song" with you! Thank you for your review and I wish you all the best!

Mark did such a great job playing at our ceremony. He was really nice and easy to work with!
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks Molly! It was a wonderful ceremony and I wish both you and Dylan all the very best in the years to come!

Mark was excellent I would recommend him to everyone. Great job
Guitarist
Response from Mark Anderson:
Thanks Daniel!
I had a great time playing for the party and meeting all of you.
All the best,
Mark

We hired Mark Anderson to play acoustic guitar at my daughter's wedding ceremony and I would highly recommend Mark for your event. The music was beautiful and Mark was wonderful.
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Response from Mark Anderson:
Thank you Sylvia! I really enjoyed playing for Olivia's ceremony and meeting you. It was a beautiful wedding and I wish you all the very best.
Mark

Mark was a wonderful addition to my wife's birthday party.
Guitarist

Mark is a great Guitarist. we retained his services for a 50th birthday party. His music was flowing softly, as the guests arrived and for the following two hours. Thank you Mark for making this party memorable.
Guitarist
Response from Mark Anderson:
Hi Sherif,
I just noticed today that you wrote a review for me, and I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to do that. Your kind words mean a lot to me and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to play for you and all your friends.
All the very best in the New Year,
Mark

I had a need to have dinner and live music for my wife on Valentine's Day--except we just had a 6-day old newborn and was restricted to the house! Mark was unbelievably understanding of our situation and catered to our requests in scheduling, musical content, and went above and beyond in making it a personal, unique and comfortable experience (even with a rowdy toddler and needy newborn). As we dined on our take out, Mark's notes eased us into the groove with classy tunes and even my toddler was under his spell, giving us a few moments of peace. After the meal we even enjoyed sharing some aspects of music with each other, and we would definitely love to work with Mark Anderson again in the future!
Jazz Guitarist, Guitarist

Had a last minute cancellation from a different group and Mark came through to play guitar with 3 hours notice. Really appreciate him coming out on quick notice. Also heard a lot of positive feedback from my guests about the nice ambiance created and the expertise he displayed on the guitar.
Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: $ 200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
I arrive at least 30 minutes before start time to set up. I bring all my own equipment and have a battery powered PA speaker so I can play anywhere without needing to be close to an outlet, or having to run long cables.
I play popular songs from several genres and eras, all instrumental acoustic guitar versions. I don’t use any backing tracks and all my songs are memorized so I don’t need room for a music stand or other equipment.
About
I received my Jazz Performance Degree with Honors from Toronto's respected Humber College, and have studied with some of the great guitarists of recent times such as:
- David Occhipinti
- Reg Schwager (George Shearing and Diana Krall)
- Ted Quinlan (Chet Baker and Jimmy Smith)
- Lorne Lofsky (Oscar Peterson)
- Art Levine (host of CBC's "This is Art")
I have played guitar professionally for over 30 years in rock, jazz, blues, folk, indie, classical, and Latin styles. I perform solo guitar concerts often, in addition to recording, composing, and performing for film.
Services Offered
Set List
Pop / Rock
After the Gold Rush (Neil Young)
Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell)
Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
All of Me (John Legend)
All You Need is Love (Beatles)
Always on My Mind (Elvis Presley)
Angie (Rolling Stones)
Bad Moon Rising (CCR)
Better Man (Pearl Jam)
Better Together (Jack Johnson)
Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell)
Blackbird (Beatles)
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
Born to Run (Bruce Springsteen)
Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell)
Brown - Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
Closer to the Heart (Rush)
Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd)
Do You Remember (Jack Johnson)
Dust in the Wind (Kansas)
Every Breath You Take (Police)
Fat Bottomed Girls (Queen)
Fix You (Coldplay)
Future Days (Pearl Jam)
Going to California (Led Zeppelin)
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
Hard Day's Night (Beatles)
Harvest Moon (Neil Young)
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles)
Here There and Everywhere (Beatles)
Hey Jude (Beatles)
Hound Dog (Elvis Presley)
I Shot the Sheriff (Bob Marley)
I Walk the Line (Johnny Cash)
Imagine (John Lennon)
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)
In My Life (Beatles)
Into the Mystic (Van Morrison)
Killing Me Softly (Fugees/Roberta Flack)
Lay Me Down (Sam Smith)
Layla (Eric Clapton)
Light My Fire (Doors)
Limelight (Rush)
Love Me Like You Do (Ellie Goulding)
Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffet)
Marry Me (Train)
Mess is Mine (Vance Joy)
Misirlou (Dick Dale)
Money (Pink Floyd)
More Than a Feeling (Boston)
My Iron Lung (Radiohead)
No Surprises (Radiohead)
Old Man (Neil Young)
Paint It Black (Rolling Stones)
Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
Photograph (Ed Sheeran)
Piano Man (Billy Joel)
Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison)
Queen Medley (Queen)
Riders on the Storm (Doors)
Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash)
Rocket Man (Elton John)
Say Yes (Elliot Smith)
Send Me on My Way (Rusted Root)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder)
Something (Beatles)
Superstition (Stevie wonder)
Sweet Child of Mine (Guns n Roses)
The Girl (City and Colour)
Til There Was You (Beatles)
Try (Blue Rodeo)
Under the Bridge (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson)
We Found Love (Rihanna)
Wheat Kings (Tragically Hip)
Wild World (Cat Stevens)
Wish You Were Here (Pink FLoyd)
With or Without You (U2)
Yesterday (Beatles)
You and Your Heart (Jack Johnson)
You're Beautiful (James Blunt)
Your Song (Elton John)
40 (U2)
500 Miles (Proclaimers)
Soundtracks
A Thousand Years (Twilight)
A Whole New World (Alladin)
Bare Necessities (The Jungle Book)
Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King)
Cavatina (The Deer Hunter)
Concerning Hobbits (Lord of the Rings)
Falling Slowly (Once)
Hedwig's Theme (Harry Potter)
Linus and Lucy (A Charlie Brown Christmas)
Manha de Carnaval (Black Orpheus)
Once Upon a Dream (Sleeping Beauty)
So This Is Love (Cinderella)
Someday My Prince Will Come (Snow White)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Wizard of Oz)
Tale As Old As Time (Beauty and the Beast)
You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story)
Latin / Spanish
Andalucia (Johannes Linstead)
Bambaleo (Gypsy Kings)
Barcelona Nights (Ottmar Liebert)
Besame Mucho (Consuelo Velazquez)
Bolero (Julian Arcos)
Cancion Triste (Jesse Cook)
Desafinado (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Dindi (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Favela (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Girl from Ipanema (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Guantanamera (Jose Feliciano)
How Insensitive (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
La Bamba (Ritchie Valens)
Manha da Carnaval (Luis Bonfa)
Milonga del Angel (Astor Piazzolla)
Milonga Flamenca (Sabicas)
Nuesto Juramento (Julio Jaramillo)
Recuerdos de la Alhambra (Tarrega)
Solamente Una Vez (Augustin Lara)
Sons de Carrilhões (Joao Teixeira Guimaraes)
Spanish Romance (Anonymous)
Tico Tico No Fubas (Zequinha de Abreu)
Triste (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Traditional
Amazing Grace
Angus Campbell
Greensleeves
Wild Mountain Thyme
Mazel Tov
Sullys Jig
Water is Wide
Jazz / Blues
All of Me (Frank Sinatra)
All the Things You Are (Jerome Kern)
Angel Eyes (Ella Fitzgerald)
Autumn Leaves (Nat King Cole)
Baby Please Don’t Go (Muddy Waters)
Beatrice (Sam Rivers)
Beautiful Love (Victor Young)
Blue Bossa (Kenny Dorham)
Blue Monk (Thelonius Monk)
Doxy (Sonny Rollins)
Fly Me to the Moon (Tony Bennett)
Freddie Freeloader (Miles Davis)
God Bless the Child (Billie Holiday)
I Loves You Porgy (George Gershwin)
Lush Life (Billy Strayhorn)
Moon River (Frank Sinatra)
My Ideal (Dinah Washington)
My Ship (Kurt Weill)
Round Midnight (Thelonius Monk)
Softly As In a Morning Sunrise (Oscar Hammerstein)
Some Other Time (Leonard Bernstein)
Spain (Chick Corea)
Summertime (George Gershwin)
Sweet Home Chicago (Robert Johnson)
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
Classical
Andecy (York)
Anthem (Towner)
Asturias (Albeniz)
Ava Maria (Schubert)
Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Capricho Arabe (Tarrega)
Cello Suite No. 1, Prelude (Bach)
If (Ralph Towner)
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)
Prelude from Suite 2 (Brouwer)
Quicksilver (York)
Solfegietto (Bach)
Influences & Inspiration
Guitarists from many different musical genres - rock, Spanish, Brazilian, jazz, classical, blues, etc.
Setup Requirements
I bring everything I need, and my speaker (if necessary) is battery powered, so I can play anywhere.