Wedding Entertainers in Albuquerque, NM

I graduated from the UNM Classical Guitar Program in 1986 & I also graduated from GIT ( Guitar Institute of Technology ) in Hollywood in 1987 and I have been gigging and teaching ever since. Your guitar lessons could include single string technique, note reading, tablature, guitar licks or guitar solos, songs, finger style playing including Classical Guitar or just about what ever you want. Don't worry, it won't hurt and you will become a good to great guitarist. Besides being a competitively priced performer your music booking will include your planning session to establish the music for your wedding ceremony ($450.00) and oftentimes includes a cocktail set, dinner, rehearsal dinner or wedding reception at an hourly rate. Cocktails sets are $200 & every additional set is $150 as a ceremony is included. Your planning session is usually an in-person meeting at my home or, if long distance, we can address the music over my speaker phone , Skype or Zoom. I also play Private Parties, Corporate Functions, Fundraisers, etc. I do have standard pricing but I very seldom lose a gig over money. Please let me know your budget and I am sure we can always work things out. I first picked up a guitar when I was 9 years old and it has been a life long love affair ever since. Performing music for special events is an honor and a privilege and getting paid is nice, too. I am always excited to perform a guitar and/or vocal show for you and I look forward to providing a top quality and professional experience. From "Bach to Rock" John P. Martinez will always provide a high quality performance to include, Core Classical Guitar, Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock, Flamenco Style, Contemporary Country, Romantic Spanish Ballads and MORE!

Beautiful Solo Guitar Music played by a consummate professional…that’s what I deliver for every performance. That’s what hiring me will do for you. Nothing makes your event more special than solo guitar music… from JS Bach to Led Zeppelin, my repertoire covers a wide range of music suitable for any occasion. I’ve been a professional musician for 34 years playing a broad range of musical styles as a band member and solo guitarist. My masters degree in guitar performance allowed me to add a broad range of classical and flamenco guitar to my repertoire. If there is a particular song you want for your event I am highly skilled at arranging music for guitar and I can definitely accommodate you. An in demand Albuquerque guitarist and teacher for decades, I am hired quite regularly for corporate functions, weddings, parties and other special occasions and would love to help you make your event a memorable one. My past corporate clients include Sandia BMW, Ray Lee Homes, and Grant Davis Dental. My minimum fee is $500 for a solo performance up to 2.5 hours. If your budget allows, I’d be happy to put a custom quote together for your special event. Thanks for your consideration! Darryl