Chord Yoga: (Jazz) Guitar & Bands - Yancy Ashby

Serves Foster City, CA

35244

Hired 36 times

3 employees

11 years in business

$100/hour

4.7

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, and Zelle.

Next Service

Hours

Sun 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tues 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wed 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thurs 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fri 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sat 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Jan Jakut
Completed on 9/24/2023

Introduction

Musical solutions for your corporate event, cocktail hour, restaurant, company & private celebration [...] : Not your 'daddy’s cocktail piano' - more along the lines of a post modern jukebox; from blues and jazz to the Beatles, The BEach Boys, David Bowie, Radiohead, Nirvana, Paramore [...] - guitar edition, including custom arrangements for themed events. For same day music consultation, quick turnarounds and available discounts - find our homepage and a direct line to our team via the Youtube videos (links in description). Our musical styles blend popular music and the intricacies of jazz harmony - 40s, 60s, 90s, and contemporary repertoire - arranged for one guitar, as well as ensembles of your choice: The sonic nature of the guitar allows to seamlessly merge songs and elements of Pop, Jazz, R&B, Alternative, or Neo Soul; to create soulful and melodic musical ambiences. The palette can go from Brian Wilson 'The Beach Boys meet Bach' to Kurt Cobain's 'Nirvana's songwriting vs. High-brow jazz'. About the musicians: We are professionally-trained (jazz) musicians with 20 years of experience in live performance, music publishing and research. Working together with the most sought-after musicians in the Bay Area, we cater towards tailoring your unique, desired musical experience. Yancy Ashby (solo guitar, arrangement, musical director) received classical training, a bachelor's degree in Jazz and Popular Music, and studied and worked as teaching assistant for his master's degree in Jazz and Improvised Music at the University of Washington - School of Music. Please feel welcome to ask for specific songs or themes to be arranged to match your event. Solo perfomance advantages: + only requires a conveniently small gear / space footprint, + the ‘band’ is always flexible to adjust the music, to meet the moment. Recent customers: Auberge Resorts - Calistoga; Palette Tea House - San Francisco; Billion to One - Awards Reception; Northeastern University - Mills College, Oakland "Lead By Learning"; Ritual at Manresa Restaurant, Los Gatos - Electro Tango for a Michelin Star Chef; Hayes Mansion - San Jose, cocktail hours; Stone Brewery; Jazz Nights - Langenau (CH); WTC Seattle; Northwest Meetings + Events Magazine 'Meeting'; University of Washington - Foundation Board Dinner; wedding receptions, Santa Rosa; Bay Clubs San Francisco; Acumen Winery - Napa; California Jazz Conservatory - Berkeley; [...]

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

- All inclusive: each quote includes and shows all costs, e.g. sound gear, travel [...] - The payment works best via PayPal invoicing (You don't need a PayPal account). 50% of the price is due up front so I can hold the date. The remainder of the balance is due after completion of the performance. In case that an event is canceled, the deposit will be refunded - Contact me directly this way I can offer discounts

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Do you have questions or special requests? Has your event a specific theme that can be accommodated musically? I can help with that, e.g. arranging single song requests or a complete musical program. General logistics + arrival for setup and soundcheck (10-20 minutes max) is usually one hour before begin; timing can be adjusted to match the needs of the event + the only technical requirements on my end are one regular power outlet, and 2 chairs / stools, for myself, and to lift the sound equipment + Please let me know the exact address of the venue so I can plan ahead.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

20 years of music performance irl / on the road, teaching and publishing experience, as well as work for the 'music industry'. Academia: B.Mus Jazz and Popular Music - Hochschule für Musik Mainz (GER) M.Mus - Jazz and Improvised Music - University of Washington, School of Music

What types of customers have you worked with?

Sound Transit, Seattle Fretboard Summit, Chicago (live music / guitar workshop) Charles Schwab Offices, Fremont (jazz trio) Northeastern University (solo guitar) Mills College, Berkeley - Lead by Learning RISE and shine Billion to One, Awards Ceremony Hayes Mansion, San Jose (cocktail hour) Illuminate Life, an initiative by the City of San Francisco Meetings and Events Magazine, Best of Awards Stone Brewery, Berlin (GER) California Jazz Conservatory, Berkeley Jazz Nights Langenau, (CH) World Trade Center, Seattle Schott Music International (recording artist) Advance Music (transcription, music notation) University of Washington (teaching assistant) Improvised Music Project Seattle (composer & performer)