Nick offers a variety of high-quality, musical selections on the classical guitar, ranging anywhere from Bach to The Beatles. His priority is to set the perfect ambiance during your next event with his beautiful guitar music. No matter what event, Nick can put your mind at ease and help you resolve the musical aspect for your next event. Years of experience in the performing world and professional study lends Nick the reputation for superior quality. Featured musical artist in Baltimore Bride Magazine in October 2009, he invites you to visit and contact him today to learn more.
15 reviews
Susan S.
March 29, 2019I can't say enough about Nick. He was so great to work with in the lead up to our party and couldn't have been easier to communicate with. He arrived early and quickly got the party atmosphere going. His is so talented and great at playing off his audience. Nick was very responsive and flexible and accommodating. I can't say it enough - His Music was the party! Very talented. We will be hiring him again...and again!
Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Rachel M.
September 5, 2017Nick is awesome! He's incredibly talented and is super laid back. I hired Nick to play the guitar and sing for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He played instrumental guitar and led a worship song during the ceremony and played acoustic Italian guitar for the cocktail hour. I was a little nervous because of how few questions he asked and how little he needed from me leading up to the wedding. But he did not disappoint. He delivered exactly what he promised and created the perfect atmosphere for my ceremony and cocktail hour. I even forgot to write him the check to give to him before he left and he kindly reminded me and was so patient and laid back about it all. I highly recommend!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Leslie P.
March 14, 2015Nick did a wonderful job at our event. He was flexible and was able to come earlier than the originally requested time, and played the songs we requested beautifully. I would highly recommend him! Thank you Nick!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Patrick R.
September 1, 2013I engaged Nick to sing and play the song my wife and I danced to at our wedding on our 10th anniversary. The song was "What the World Needs Now is Love" by Burt Bacharach. I was away and asked Nick to go by the house and surprise her in the evening. It was also near my youngest daughters first birthday and I asked him to sing "Birthday" by the Beatles for her.
It was a great success!
Nick was very accomodating. I wrote a short letter to my wife that I asked him to read before the song was played and he included it without a problem. I also asked him to make sure that my wife had time to get the kids to the door so that they could be part of the audience, and he took care of that too.
Everybody loved the performance!
The whole experience was one of professionalism and I would definitely hire Nick again.
Also the price was very affordable.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Malena G.
October 9, 2012We hired Nick to play acoustic guitar before and after our ceremony. Nick was courteous, responsive, professional and excited to play at our wedding. He supplied recommendations for the ceremony music at my request and I was able to take the traditional music and mix it with less traditional music. Nick was more than willing to work with our requests. We booked him two months before the wedding, and he was very courteous considering our hectic schedule and my sometimes slow response time. He was also upfront about costs before the wedding which was very nice. The day of the wedding is always crazy and you worry if everything is taken care of and did all your vendors show up. Nick was very professional, showed up at the time he said he would be there, played beautifully before and after the ceremony and even came up and quickly said goodbye and thanked us after the ceremony. We were really happy with his service and highly recommend him!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes
Unions: Other
One will experience the utmost professionalism and quality of music when working with Nick.
Over 15 years experience in the wedding industry, Nick Doak is a classical guitarist/vocalist aiming to bring couples the highest quality musical selections, ranging anywhere from Bach to the Beatles. He has performed in about 400 weddings from Washington D.C. to New York City and everywhere in between.
Services Offered
Nick has years of experience collaborating hand-in-hand with couples on all of the intricate musical details related to their wedding desires. Music entertainment is a crucial element to the success of couples’ special day, and with unmatched experience and professionalism, he exceeds expectations. Whether with an instrumental solo, duo, or trio, a vocal solo, or a string trio, quartet, or quintet, Nick’s priority is to set the perfect ambiance for beautiful occasions with his guitar music. In addition to guitar music, his services can include a cello, harp, viola, violin, and piano. Nick can ensure a stress-free, uniquely memorable entertainment experience, whether for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour or reception, or even as music during breaks. He is always willing to learn music, in addition to offering travel for the occasion. Other music services provided include:
One to six players, if desired
Sample music
Sound/PA system
Microphones
Some venues (i.e. outdoors, crowded room/hall, etc.) may require Nick to amplify his guitar, so an outlet accessible location will be needed.
Nick can provided 4 hours of classical music on the guitar, ranging from Renaissance pieces to original compositions suitable for any occasion.
Glenn Lyons, Graham Gold, Pat Methany, Dave Matthews Band, David Russell, Coldplay, Manuel Barrueco
No required items are neccessary. Just an outlet accessible location.
Classical Guitarist
