Mark Anderson

Top Performer

Toronto, ON

Starts at $200

Travels up to 60 miles

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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

56 reviews

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Katie H.

August 11, 2026
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Excellent guitarist

It was a pleasure having Mark to play for our party. He was communicative, punctual and played beautifully. We will happily book him again.

Hired as: Guitarist

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Mark Anderson

Thanks so much Katie!
I really enjoyed playing for your party and meeting you and your guests!
All the very best,
Mark


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Rhiannon B.

June 26, 2025
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Summer engagement party

Excellent!

Hired as: Guitarist


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Artem K.

February 19, 2025
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Excellent 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

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Jane H.

December 18, 2024
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Great performer

Mark was great and very nice.

Hired as: Guitarist


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Mary E.

October 7, 2024
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Simply 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

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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

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $200

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.

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Upcoming booked events

October 2026

22

Thursday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Toronto, ON

Past booked events

August 2026

08

Saturday

House Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Oakville, ON

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
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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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