- Toronto, ON
- Guitarist
- $250 - $600
J V. said
“We would highly recommend Derek he was punctual, polite, professional and a great guitarist :):):) ”
Mark Anderson
Harvest Moon
Freddie Freeloader
Ring of Fire
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! And, all my songs are memorized, so I don't need any extra room for music stands, etc. I have a speaker that 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.
Reviews
55 reviews
Artem K.
February 19, 2025Excellent music and service
Mark played for us on Valentine day and provided very memorable experience for the adults and my children. Great experience all around.
Mark is very friendly, punctual and attentive artist. Would love to book Mark again in the future
Hired as: Guitarist
Jane H.
December 18, 2024Great performer
Mark was great and very nice.
Hired as: Guitarist
Mary E.
October 7, 2024Simply Perfect!
Mark is an amazing guitarist, very professional and he was the PERFECT addition to our daughter's engagement party. His playing was enjoyed by everyone who attended and he was wonderfully enthusiastic and accommodating. He arrived early, set up, and moved around to accommodate the flow of guests as it got cooler. He has a fabulous and varied repertoire. I highly recommend Mark for your next event.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Mark Anderson
Thank you so much Marie!
I really really enjoyed playing for the engagement party, and meeting all of your family and friends.
Playing for all of you on such a special occasion was my honor!
Thanks again, and all the very best,
Mark
Alex O.
April 11, 2024Perfect in all ways
He did a great job and blended in with the event.
Hired as: Guitarist
Mark Anderson
Thanks for having me play the awards ceremony at such a nice venue!
All the best,
Mark
Booking information
Price range: $ 200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
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
Upcoming booked events
August 2026
08
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Oakville, ON
Past booked events
June 2026
01
Monday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
June 2025
22
Sunday
Bridal Shower
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Burlington, ON
February 2025
14
Friday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
East York, ON
January 2025
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
December 2024
13
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
October 2024
05
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Pickering, ON
August 2024
16
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
April 2024
10
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
11:30am - 2:00pm
•
Burlington, ON
February 2024
29
Thursday
Grand Opening
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Cambridge, ON
September 2023
29
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
July 2023
09
Sunday
Birthday Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Port Perry, ON
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Mississauga, ON
June 2023
25
Sunday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
23
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lincoln, ON
10
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Burlington, ON
May 2023
21
Sunday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
March 2023
21
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
January 2023
22
Sunday
Religious Celebration
12:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
October 2022
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
August 2022
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Vineland, ON
July 2022
23
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
03
Sunday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
June 2022
23
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Oakville, ON
12
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Burlington, ON
May 2022
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Mount Albert, ON
27
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Oakville, ON
11
Wednesday
Fundraiser
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Vaughan, ON
April 2022
16
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
01
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Elora, ON
October 2021
22
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Komoka, ON
12
Tuesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
September 2021
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Innerkip, ON
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
July 2021
25
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Mount Albert, ON
June 2021
30
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Hamilton, ON
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Ayr, ON
01
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Toronto, ON
October 2020
31
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Burlington, ON
September 2020
20
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Grimsby, ON
13
Sunday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Hamilton, ON
July 2020
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Markham, ON
December 2019
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Burlington, ON
September 2019
07
Saturday
Retirement Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Caledon, ON
July 2019
13
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Georgetown, ON
June 2019
30
Sunday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Thornhill, ON
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Hamilton, ON
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Newmarket, ON
September 2018
07
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
Mississauga, ON
August 2018
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Vaughan, ON
11
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Scarborough, ON
June 2018
02
Saturday
Dinner Party
8:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Thornton, ON
May 2018
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Niagara-on-the-lake, ON
06
Sunday
Dinner Party
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Vaughan, ON
November 2017
22
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Brampton, ON
October 2017
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Grimsby, ON
September 2017
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Ariss, ON
23
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Niagara-on-the-lake, ON
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Guelph, ON
10
Sunday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Waterloo, ON
03
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
02
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Fergus, ON
August 2017
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Puslinch, ON
12
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Oakville, ON
05
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Picton, ON
July 2017
16
Sunday
Bridal Shower
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Mississauga, ON
June 2017
17
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Niagara Falls, ON
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Hamilton, ON
04
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
King City, ON
April 2017
08
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
8:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
December 2016
17
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
09
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Brantford, ON
May 2016
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Vaughan, ON
March 2016
20
Sunday
Bridal Shower
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Mississauga, ON
February 2016
14
Sunday
House Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Brampton, ON
Set list
Pop / Rock
Across the Universe (Beatles)
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)
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)
Champagne Supernova (Oasis)
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)
Eyes Closed (Ed Sheeran)
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)
Marry Me (Train)
Money (Pink Floyd)
More Than a Feeling (Boston)
Mrs. Robinson (Simon and Garfunkel)
My Iron Lung (Radiohead)
No Surprises (Radiohead)
Old Man (Neil Young)
Over the Hills and Far Away (Led Zeppelin)
Paint It Black (Rolling Stones)
People Get Ready (Curtis Mayfield)
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)
Shine (Collective Soul)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder)
Sittin on the Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding)
Something (Beatles)
Stand By Me (Ben E. King)
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
Suspicious Minds (Elvis Presley)
Sweet Child of Mine (Guns n Roses)
The Girl (City and Colour)
Those Eyes (New West)
Til There Was You (Beatles)
Try (Blue Rodeo)
Under the Bridge (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson)
Wheat Kings (Tragically Hip)
Wish You Were Here (Pink FLoyd)
With or Without You (U2)
Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)
Wonderwall (Oasis)
Yesterday (Beatles)
You're Beautiful (James Blunt)
Your Song (Elton John)
You've Got a Friend (Carole King)
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)
Castle in the Sky (Joe Hisaishi)
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)
My Neighbor Totoro (Joe Hisaishi)
Once Upon a Dream (Sleeping Beauty)
Shallow (A Star is Born)
So This Is Love (Cinderella)
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 / Italian / World
Andalucia (Johannes Linstead)
Bambaleo (Gypsy Kings)
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)
L'appuntamenta (Ornella Vanoni)
La Bamba (Ritchie Valens)
Malaika (Miriam Makeba)
Manha da Carnaval (Luis Bonfa)
Milonga del Angel (Astor Piazzolla)
Nuesto Juramento (Julio Jaramillo)
Solamente Una Vez (Augustin Lara)
Sons de Carrilhões (Joao Teixeira Guimaraes)
Spanish Romance (Anonymous)
Tico Tico No Fubas (Zequinho 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)
Beatrice (Sam Rivers)
Beautiful Love (Bill Evans)
Blue Bossa (Kenny Dorham)
Blue Monk (Thelonius Monk)
Caravan (Duke Ellington)
Doxy (Sonny Rollins)
Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra)
Freddie Freeloader (Miles Davis)
Georgia on My Mind (Hoagy Carmichael)
God Bless the Child (Billie Holiday)
I Loves You Porgy (George Gershwin)
In a Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington)
Lush Life (Billy Strayhorn)
Misty (Errol Garner)
Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington)
Moon River (Frank Sinatra)
My Ideal (Dinah Washington)
Softly As In a Morning Sunrise (Oscar Hammerstein)
Some Other Time (Leonard Bernstein)
Stolen Moments (Oliver Nelson)
Summertime (George Gershwin)
Sweet Home Chicago (Robert Johnson)
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
Work Song (Nina Simone)
Classical
Andecy (York)
Anthem (Towner)
Asturias (Albeniz)
Ava Maria (Schubert)
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)
Recuerdas de La Alhambra (Tarrega)
Squares Suspended (Andrew York)
Solfegietto (Bach)
Influences and 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.
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