Elegant live classical guitar performances for weddings, private events, corporate gatherings, and upscale celebrations. Combining refined musicianship with a warm, professional presence, this guitarist creates a sophisticated atmosphere through timeless classical pieces and tasteful modern arrangements on nylon-string guitar.
Clients book him for his reliability, polished presentation, and ability to enhance the mood of an event. Each performance is tailored to the occasion, delivering memorable music, professionalism, and an elevated guest experience.
2 reviews
Aitana Z. C.
May 21, 2026He was absolutely wonderful. He played several beautiful pieces on classical guitar, including some Baroque music, and then mixed in Latin American and Cuban songs and rhythms. The sound was spectacular, and everyone was really impressed. You could tell he is a very talented musician. The guests were in awe of his performance, and it made the event feel very special.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
The Nylon String Guitar
Thank you Aitana, it was my pleasure, I’m glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed my presentation.
Sarah L. P.
May 20, 2026We had the pleasure of hiring Juan Pablo for our spring cocktail gathering. The experience exceeded our expectations. The music created and elegant atmosphere and the guests commented on the beauty and warmth of the performance. Great ability to adapt to our needs and the tone of the event. This was not simply background music, it was an important part of the evening. We would gladly recommend this artist for corporate gatherings or any ocasión where quality artistry and professionalism matters.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
The Nylon String Guitar
Thank you, Sarah, it was a great pleasure to play for you and your guests, I’m glad you all enjoyed the music!
Price range: $300 and up
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Audiences can expect an engaging, refined performance that blends virtuosic classical guitar with the warmth and rhythmic richness of traditional Cuban music. Whether in an intimate recital, festival stage, theater, cultural event, or private gathering, each performance is thoughtfully curated to create a memorable musical experience. Repertoire may range from the elegance of classical masters to Cuban danzas, boleros, son, and contemporary arrangements, presented with artistry, technical precision, and expressive musicality. Performances are adaptable to different formats, mostly solo recitals, but also available duos, or other chamber ensembles. Tailored to suit the atmosphere and goals of each event. Clients receive professionalism, reliability, polished stage presence, high-level musicianship, and a performance designed to connect authentically with audiences of diverse backgrounds.
Juan Pablo began his formal musical education when he was age 11 at the Vocational School of Arts in Holguin, Cuba and is a graduate from the Conservatory of Music Jose Maria Ochoa also in Holguin. He earned his Bachelor of Music, graduating suma cum laude, from the lnstituto Superior de Artes/Higher Institute of Arts in Havana, Cuba and studied music analysis, harmony and music history at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg, Austria. Early in his career, Juan Pablo participated in musical tours in Europe and served as music director at El Fuerte Presbyterian Church in Cardenas, Cuba, he was also a music teacher and a musician, playing solo and with different other bands and chamber music groups.
Juan Pablo earned a special recognition from the Jury at the X Havana International Guitar Contest and Festival in May of 2000. He was also concertino and first guitar at the Sonantas Habaneras Guitar Orchestra for (phone number hidden)2. Since August 2018, he and his family have been residents of Lee County, he serves as a guitar and piano teacher at the Fort Myers School of Music, plays in different events in the area and works as worship band director at Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Audio, lighting, and stage requirements may vary depending on the nature and size of the event. Each performance is tailored to the venue and setting to ensure the best possible experience for audiences and organizers alike. Specific technical needs can be discussed in advance to accommodate the goals and atmosphere of each event.
The repertoire includes works from the Spanish Renaissance by composers such as Alonso Mudarra, Luys de Narváez, and Luys de Milán, as well as Baroque music, including several arrangements and transcriptions of works by Johann Sebastian Bach originally written for lute, cello, and violin. The program also features music from the Classical period by composers such as Fernando Sor, Dionisio Aguado, Ferdinando Carulli, Matteo Carcassi, and Mauro Giuliani. Additional repertoire includes works by Francisco Tárrega, Miguel Llobet, Antonio Lauro, Agustín Barrios, Leo Brouwer, Antonio Ñico Rojas, Eduardo Martin, Carlos Fariñas among other contemporary composers, alongside original arrangements of Latin American songs created by the performer.
This guitarist’s artistic voice is shaped by a rich blend of classical tradition, Cuban musical heritage, and international performance experience. Influences may include the expressiveness and technical mastery of the classical guitar repertoire, the rhythmic vitality and storytelling of traditional Cuban genres like son, bolero, danzón, trova... and the interpretive experience gained through chamber music, orchestral collaboration, and solo performance. Exposure to diverse audiences, concert halls, festivals, and cultural traditions across Europe and Latin America contributes to a versatile, emotionally engaging style that values both precision and authenticity. The result is a musician whose playing balances virtuosity, elegance, rhythmic sensitivity, and deep musical expression.
I bring my own equipment.
Classical Guitarist
