Rob Michael

Top Performer

Coarsegold, CA

$500 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Harvest Moon

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Bach's Bouree in E minor

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Last Train Home

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Holiday Music

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Classical

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Wedding at the Berkeley Botanical Gardens

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Live @ The Ivy Room

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Photo by Rich Goudeau

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Overview

Solo finger-style guitarist for all performance occasions. Jazz, classical, Latin, pop and folk styles are areas of my specialty. Sound combines Pat Metheny, with Chet Atkins. "An air of sophistication, class and humor combined with world-class virtuosity is what Rob brings to any event."


Reviews

29 reviews

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James H.

May 29, 2026
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Perfect music for our wedding

We had a small family wedding in Yosemite. The weather was less than ideal, but Rob came through on all we asked, he showed up early and played the entire time and set an amazing vibe. Would totally recommend to anyone looking for a great guitarist. Super friendly and easy to communicate with as well.

Hired as: Guitarist


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Tim

December 4, 2025
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Wonderful!

Rob, you were exactly what I wanted, and you performed beautifully. You helped make a special night even better. I certainly hope to use our services again soon. Thank you!

Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist


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Francesca L.

August 3, 2025
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Perfect for our event!

Rob communicated well, showed up on time, played beautifully, and was a delightful addition to our retirement party dinner event. I would definitely hire him again.

Hired as: Guitarist


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Chris E.

June 15, 2024
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Great Muscian

Rob did a fantastic job performing at a memorial service we hosted.

Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist


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Alexandra K.

May 7, 2024
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First rate guitarist!

Rob was everything and more that one would hope for when hiring a professional musician for an event. A very friendly, good natured person with the music talent to match. You can rely on him to show up as planned. I would highly recommend him for your event.

Hired as: Jazz Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - This available on an event- by-event basis.

What to expect

Instrumental solo fingerstyle acoustic and electric guitar in the style of Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Pat Metheny and Joe Pass.

About

I'm fortunate to have the privilege of “Living the Dream” of a pro muso: Playing gigs, recording albums, making videos, teaching--I love it.

Teaching music is something I've long been passionate about. I see 40-60 private students while living in the San Francisco Bay area for 40 years. I also give Lessons Online. and over the past couple of decades or so has given approximately 54,000 private music lessons!

You'll find me playing live and in-studio concerts on Youtube, iTunes or Google Play.

See you on 'The Other Side' and oh, if you've read this far, you might as well drop me a "Howdy!"

Additional booking notes

I'm self-contained requiring little more than some AC power and a chair. Can interface with an onsite PA or provide a larger PA/ sound system if needed.

Past booked events

May 2026

30

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Coarsegold, CA

28

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Yosemite National Park, CA

November 2025

29

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Clovis, CA

August 2025

01

Friday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lincoln, CA

June 2024

05

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

10:00am - 12:00pm

Fresno, CA

03

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:30pm

Visalia, CA

May 2024

05

Sunday

Retirement Party

1:30pm - 2:00pm

Aptos, CA

March 2024

30

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Morgan Hill, CA

December 2023

31

Sunday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fresno, CA

23

Saturday

Personal Occasion

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fresno, CA

April 2023

05

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Clovis, CA

February 2023

26

Sunday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Madera, CA

December 2022

31

Saturday

Birthday Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Oakhurst, CA

01

Thursday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Visalia, CA

October 2022

27

Thursday

Corporate Event

10:00am - 1:00pm

Selma, CA

September 2022

02

Friday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Visalia, CA

June 2022

24

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Madera, CA

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Fresno, CA

April 2022

09

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 11:30am

Tulare, CA

September 2021

18

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 1:00pm

Concord, CA

11

Saturday

Surprise

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Sonoma, CA

August 2021

29

Sunday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Kentfield, CA

28

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Pleasanton, CA

20

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:00pm - 6:00pm

San Francisco, CA

July 2021

28

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Novato, CA

December 2019

07

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Napa, CA

November 2019

03

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Sonoma, CA

September 2019

23

Monday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

San Ramon, CA

13

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Napa, CA

August 2019

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 5:30pm

Burlingame, CA

June 2019

06

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Napa, CA

05

Wednesday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Menlo Park, CA

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Bodega Bay, CA

May 2019

22

Wednesday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

San Francisco, CA

February 2019

13

Wednesday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Glen Ellen, CA

December 2018

15

Saturday

Holiday Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

St Helena, CA

09

Sunday

Personal Occasion

10:00am - 12:30pm

Berkeley, CA

Influences and inspiration

Joe Pass, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Lenny Breau, Pat Metheny

Setup requirements

Ac Power

Armless chair

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