Why a solo guitarist?

The perfect background music for any event is something that playfully dances in the ears of people enjoying each other's company on the other side of the room, while fully captivating a guest who wants to sit and enjoy the music.

Solo guitar does just that. It blends top-notch musicianship with effortlessness, a live music experience that serves its exact purpose - to transform every room into something unforgettable. Every time.

Sample Set Lists

A set by Alan is not just a solo guitar performance, it's a highly curated blend of sounds that perfectly captures the mood of the moment. With an instinct for atmosphere and a song list that's always evolving, Alan doesn't just fill a space with music - he transforms it.

As a skilled arranger for solo guitar, Alan arranges most of the songs he plays and performs them completely solo without a backing track. He is also happy to arrange any special requests he receives.

Alan's full song list is also available for download:

"The Eclectic"

Alan's typical set - covers a lot of musical range with songs that flow effortlessly.

• "Agua de Beber" - Antonio Carlos Jobim (Bossa Nova)

• "Love and Happiness" - Al Green (Soul)

• "Birds of a Feather" - Billie Eilish (Modern Pop)

• "Café" - Maruja Limón (Spanish Rumba)

• "Autumn Leaves" - Joseph Kosma (Jazz)

• "Baile Inolvidable" - Bad Bunny (Latin Pop)

• "Sir Duke" - Stevie Wonder (Funk)

• "Spain" - Chick Corea (Jazz)

• "Diamonds" - Rihanna (Modern pop)

• "La Perla" - Rosalía (Latin Pop)

• "Fragile" - Sting (Bossa Nova)

• "In My Life" - The Beatles (Classic Rock)

"The Romantic"

Perfect as music for any part of a wedding ceremony, from the prelude to the recessional.

• "Your Song" - Elton John (Classic Rock)

• "Count on Me" - Bruno Mars (Modern Pop)

• "We'll Be Together Again" - Carl T. Fischer (Jazz)

• "To Make you Feel my Love" - Adele/Bob Dylan (Modern Pop)

• "La Belle Dame Sans Regrets" - Sting (Classic Rock)

• "Let's Stay Together" - Al Green (Soul)

• "Can't Help Falling in Love" - Elvis (Oldies)

• "Fire and Rain" - James Taylor (Classic Rock)

• "What a Wonderful World" - Louis Armstrong (Jazz)

• "1,000 Years" - Christina Perri (Modern Pop)

• "You Are the Best Thing" - Ray LaMontagne (Soul)

• "Tenerife Sea" - Ed Sheeran (Modern Pop)

"The Classic"

Understated yet undeniably beautiful - perfect for bringing elegance to any event.

• "Summer" - Joe Hisaishi (Soundtrack)

• "Romanza" - Anonymous (Classical)

• "We'll Be Together Again" - Carl T. Fischer (Jazz)

• "Corcovado" - Antonio Carlos Jobim (Bossa Nova)

• "Recuerdos de la Alhambra" - Francisco Tárrega (Classical)

• "Concerning Hobbits" - Howard Shore (Soundtrack)

• "Sons de Carrilhões" - João Pernambuco (Brazilian Choro)

• "Georgia On My Mind" - Hoagy Carmichael (Jazz)

• "Prelude to Cello Suite No. 1" - J.S. Bach (Classical)

• "Triste" - Antonio Carlos Jobim (Bossa Nova)

• "Portuguese Love Theme" - Craig Armstrong (Soundtrack)

• "Capricho Árabe" - Francisco Tárrega (Classical)

"El Fuego"

The passion of flamenco with modern flavor, perfect for adding Spanish flare to an event.

• "Bamboléo" - Gipsy Kings (Spanish Rumba)

• "Malagueña" - Ernesto Lecuona (Flamenco)

• "Tres Hermanos" - Hermanos Gutiérrez/Dan Auerbach (Latin Americana)

• "Asturias (Leyenda)" - Isaac Albeniz (Classical)

• "Di Mi Nombre" - Rosalía (Flamenco/Latin Pop)

• "Ingonerable" - C. Tangana/Gipsy Kings (Spanish Rumba)

• "Lagrimas Mexicanas" - Bill Frisell/Vinicius Cantuaria (Latin Jazz)

• "Cancion del Mariachi" - Antonio Banderas/Los Lobos (Soundtrack)

• "Black Magic Woman" - Santana (Classic Rock)

• "Soleá de Paco Peña" - Paco Peña (Flamenco)

• "Bailar Contigo" - Monsieur Periné (Spanish Rumba)

• "La Pelota" - Khruangbin (Latin Rock)

"A Brasileira"

For fans of Brazilian music of all types, including both modern and classic sounds.

• "Sampa" - Caetano Veloso (Bossa Nova)

• "A Felicidade" - Antonio Carlos Jobim (Bossa Nova)

• "Mas Que Nada" - Sergio Mendes (MPB)

• "Até Que Durou" - Péricles (Pagode)

• "Desde Que O Sambe É Samba" - Caetano Veloso (Samba)

• "Beija Eu - Marisa Monte (MPB)

• "Tristeza - Haroldo Lobo/Niltinho (Samba)

• "Garota de Ipanema" - Antonio Carlos Jobim (Bossa Nova)

• "Calmô" - Liniker (MPB)

• "Drão" - Gilberto Gil (MPB)

• "Manha de Carnaval (Black Orpheus)" - Luis Bonfa (Bossa Nova)

• "Meditacão" - Antonio Carlos Jobim (Bossa Nova)

"The Modern"

A Pop/Rock forward set spanning multiple genres from the 80s to the present.

• "Flowers" - Miley Cyrus (Modern Pop)

• "Man in the Mirror" - Michael Jackson (Pop)

• "Espresso" - Sabrina Carpenter (Modern Pop)

• "Mama, I'm Coming Home" - Ozzy Osbourne (Rock)

• "Save Your Tears" - The Weeknd (Modern Pop)

• "Kiss from a Rose" - Seal (Soul)

• "DtMF" - Bad Bunny (Latin Pop)

• "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" - Olivia Dean (Modern Pop)

• "Folded" - Kehlani (R&B)

• "Levitating" - Dua Lipa (Modern Pop)

• "Vueltas" - Not For Radio (Indie Rock/Bossa Nova)

• "Casual"- Chapell Roan (Modern Pop)

Alan performing the popular classical guitar piece "Romanza,"

Bio

Trained in Classical Guitar at the College of New Jersey, Alan began his professional career by saying "yes" to any gig that came in. This brought him to countless wedding ceremonies, rock clubs across Europe, world fusion festivals, corporate events, restaurants, Irish pubs, and everything in between. In 2020 he made a cross country move from New Jersey to Los Angeles, an experience that has deepened his skills not only as a performer, but also as a songwriter, composer, and producer. This has resulted in solo guitar performances with three-dimensional, emotional guitar arrangements that have an undeniable groove and are alive with spontaneous improvisation.

Since his move to LA, Alan has performed at venues such as The Mint, Hotel Cafe, Silverlake Lounge, Bar Lubitsch, Cielo Vineyards, Catalina View Gardens, Inn of the Seventh Ray, Westin Long Beach, Summit House, Malibu Dream Resort, La Cañada Thursday Club, and Calamigos Ranch. He also has served as a long time resident performer at Casa Córdoba in Montrose, CA, having performed at the restaurant over 75 times.

Testimonials

Praise from past clients

"Alan was a delight! He got on a call with us before our big day and gave us exactly what we wanted. He is a gifted musician and played with care and consideration. Our walk down the aisle felt magical and special because he underscored the energy of the room. While he knows all of the traditional songs played at a typical wedding, I loved that he has non-classical songs in his repertoire and was willing to learn new songs that were important to us as a couple. I'd recommend him again and again. Thank you, Alan!"

- Remi M.

"We were so lucky to find Alan for our garden wedding in Pasadena this year! He's an insanely talented guitarist, and his performance gave our ceremony and cocktail hour such an amazing romantic atmosphere. As we planned our event, Alan took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and help us select the perfect music to match. He even arranged a custom song for us based on my husband's favorite video game theme. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a great classical guitarist in the Los Angeles area!"

- Claire S.

"He knew all the different part of the wedding, and he had a ideas for what works best to during those time, but also he was very open to what we want. He really did a great job learning the song that we requested and it was perfectly beautiful! He brought his own equipment, and he was very easy to communicate with. We really appreciated how he made our day! He is really good musician with a great sound. Our wedding was in the forest, and he suited our venue perfectly! Thanks Alan, we really enjoyed the time with you."

- Kurumi S.

"Alan exceeded our expectations in every way; not only is he a phenomenal musician and a true professional, but he learned a new song just for our processional and totally nailed it. He made a special day even more personal and memorable and we couldn’t be happier with his performance. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great guitarist for their wedding!"

- Tyler D.

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