John Chapman provides exceptional multi-style solo classical guitar music, creating elegant and hip musical ambiances for all clienteles, events, and venues. John has over 20 years of world-class guitar performance experience and over 400 performances in the San Francisco Bay Area since arriving from New York City in 2008. John accommodates special song requests and provides custom set-lists.
Enjoy John’s deep solo guitar repertoire of timeless classics, contemporary gems, original compositions, and deft improvisations that fuse Brazilian Bossa Nova and Samba, Spanish Nuevo-Flamenco, Folk, and Classical guitar finger-styles with Jazz (Standards, Smooth, Contemporary, Fusion, Gypsy), Rhythm & Blues, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Funk, and Americana flat-picking styles, providing a fresh, beautiful, and hip classical guitar sound.
Wedding Testimonials: Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford: “Our wedding was a perfect day. From food to the ambiance of John’s beautiful music it was absolutely what I had hoped for.”—Jennifer and Matt D.
“Music is hugely important in creating the day you want. There is so much we don’t remember, and yet we have distinct memories of our ceremony because they are tied to the music that was played. We are so appreciative for the contribution you made to our wedding. John, thank you for honoring us with your extraordinary talent.” – Lori & Robert
Please enjoy these audio clips: How Deep Is Your Love
Misty
The Girl From Ipanema
Simple Gifts
Wave
Some Day My Prince Will Come
Malaguena
How Insensitive
What’s Goin On (group)
Take The ‘A’ Train (group)