I’ve played guitar professionally for over 30 years and am a graduate of Berklee College of Music. I have released many albums & singles within the classical and acoustic instrumental genre.
3 reviews
Malcolm H.
July 26, 2023Talked with Hewett about the ceremony, the vibe, etc. He gave me a selection of his work he thought might work. Upon listening, "Golden" jumped out at me. When I. sent the track to my son to be brides professional musical friends, they weren't so sure about it. However when Agatha appeared at the top of the white stone staircase and slowly descended through the terraced gardens down to the pier with majestic Lake Atitlan and her surrounding mountains while Micheal played, well it was simply spectacular. An unforgettable moment that can be recalled simply by playing a song... Michael played a few other songs as well, equally impactful, equally beautiful. To sum it all up, emotional, beautiful, magical unforgettable. There is noone on the planet who plays like Micheal Hewett. Full recommendation.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Mike F.
July 20, 2023I hired Michael to perform at the wedding of my wife and I in upstate New York. Beyond being one of the kindest and friendliest people present at the event, he was also a masterful musician.
The task I set for Michael was far from straightforward. While many would be satisfied with a Beatles cover at their reception, my request was significantly more demanding. My wife and I have a favorite song by a South American artist named Gustavo Santoalla. To honor this, I had a luthier in Bolivia create a rare and somewhat unknown stringed instrument and deliver it to us. My challenge to Michael was to learn to play this unfamiliar instrument and to master three songs, all previously unknown to him. He not only accomplished this but did so with finesse.
I cannot recommend Michael highly enough. His performance and dedication were exceptional. A resounding 10/10.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Mishka T.
July 20, 2023I’m so glad we had Michael at our wedding. From the moment we met him, we felt like he was devoted to making our night as magical as possible. He took the time to understand what kind of vibe we were going for and paid attention to the tones and sounds we wanted to hear. He even worked with my best friend who wanted to perform a song for us. His music is incredible to say the least and he has amazing energy about him that made the whole experience so easy and amazing Would recommend him time and time again!
Hired as: Guitarist
Price range: $400-$2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
My set is emotional, technical & always in sync with the energy of the moment. I have a vast repertoire of Spanish classical & Baroque classical compositions as well as original music for acoustic & classical guitar that takes the audience on a journey across many landscapes of cultures and styles bringing the listeners to a place being moved and riveted at the same time.
I love using lush effects (reverbs, delays and live looping) to create an orchestral experience throughout the performance, painting a canvas of music that infuses the wedding ceremony into a perfect scene for romance and magic to flow! I'm always happy to learn music as requested by the wedding couple, so don't be shy!
A consummate guitarist of over 35 years & one of the youngest honors graduates of the prestigious Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA ‘95), my original catalog spans acoustic instrumental, Spanish classical, psychedelic rock & dance music. I have scored films & created sound design for Viacom, NBC/Universal, Splice, SYFY network & co-composed the Disney-favorited viral hit, 'Tumbleweed Tango'.
As a passionate student & teacher of the yogic arts for 30+ years i adore weaving music into the personal healing experience using the full spectrum of this earth’s instruments, artists & cultures.
REVIEWS
"One of the best and most original talents i've heard on the guitar in a long time. this guy has it all...inventive, technical and emotional." -Will Ackerman, Grammy Award Winner & Founder of Windham Hill
"Hewett signals the appearance of not only a guitar master, but a composer of quietly epic dimensions."
- John Diliberto, ECHOES | National Public Radio
I can bring 1-3 guitars (as requested) for the performance (classical, acoustic & electric). My pedal board (FX & live looping) is very easy to integrate into the sound system (stereo 1/4" or XLR cables).
(Spanish Classical)
Granada, Recuerdos de la Alhambra, El Viaje, La Catedral movements 1-3, Dedicatoria, Leyenda, Mallorca, Spanish Dance #5, Spanish Ballad, Falsettas and more.
(Baroque & Romantic)
Bach's Violin Sonatas in G minor (arranged for guitar), Moonlight Sonata (arranged for guitar), Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Prelude in C.
Original Compositions
Blue Avian, Sayadina, Born Beautiful, Gold, Portal/Chacruna, Beauty, Ayahuasca Takimuyki, The Seven Doors, Tripura Sundari, Resilience, The Best Things Cannot Be Told, Cassiopeia, The Dark Wind, Capricorn, The Ever-Widening Circle, Sedona, You Won't Let Anybody Down
Julian Bream, Pepé Romero, Nigel North, Michael Hedges, Pat Metheny, Khruangbin, RY X, Joni Mitchell, Fink.
On site PA system (speakers & mixing board) & chair with no arms.
Classical Guitarist
