Wayne Cockfield

Hire live instrumental jazz guitar for your private event. Enjoy quiet background music that lets guests talk easily. Solo guitar keeps the focus on socializing without distractions. Choose solo, duo, trio, quartet, or quintet options to fit your party size and volume needs.

Event Music Options

* Solo Guitar: Play alone or use backing tracks for a full sound at a low volume.
* Duo: Add another guitar, bass, or a keyboard player.
* Trio: Combine guitar and bass with a live drummer or keyboard.
* Quartet: Add a horn or a vocalist, with bass and drums.
* Quintet: Full group with guitar, bass, drums, sax, and keyboard.

Key Features

* Low Volume: Designed for meals and clear conversation.
* Instrumental Focus: Maintains a consistent background atmosphere suitable for socializing.
* Scalable Ensemble: Options range from solo performance to larger groups for various event scales.
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Planning Considerations
To determine the most suitable configuration, consider:

* The nature of the event (e.g., formal dinner, cocktail hour, or corporate gathering).
* The guest count and venue size.
* The desired volume level, noting that ensembles with drums naturally increase the sound presence.

Performing in many situations from solo to small bands to big bands and orchestras, Wayne teaches privately with students from age 8 and up.

He was also the teaching associate for jazz and contemporary guitar at Coastal Carolina University and has worked for publishing companies Belwin/Mills, Columbia, writing and editing transcription and instruction books.

He has also arranged and charted shows with SRO Associates on their Hershey Park productions, "Lightning Strike" and "Crystal Sneakers" and Ben and Dana Marney on their "Tribute to Johnny Cash, June Carter and Patsy Cline" for their cruise ship show.

Wayne recorded sound samples for Behringer International's line of guitar effects pedals and recently played guitar with "Hooray for Hollywood" at The Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach, SC. He is the author of "Guitar Landscapes," a practical theory book for guitarists.

As a staff member for Beach Church and Myrtle Beach Community Church, Wayne served as music director and arranger. Currently, Wayne volunteers with the praise team at Ocean View Baptist Church.

Specialties: Live performance, studio work, arranging, producing, private and classroom instruction.

I generally bring just my amplifier, guitar, and a microphone if necessary. If it is a large function it is best to tap into the system provided by the facility or the function.

For solo performance, I only need about 5' x 5' of space.