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David Coester is a classically trained guitarist and teacher. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Guitar Performance from the Manhattan School of Music and spent 18 years in New York City. Music Samples are available on my website davidcoester.com

Available for performances in and around Cleveland, Ohio, and Ithaca, NY as well as Central New York (Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton and Finger Lakes region) and sometimes in and around Northern Virginia.

LIVE MUSIC MAKES YOUR EVENT AN EXPERIENCE PEOPLE WILL REMEMBER.

Live music creates ambiance. Guitar music is romantic, classic, stylish, and complements any event – dinners, cocktail hours, corporate events, art openings, weddings, or receptions.

Instrumental guitar music and finger-style playing fills space with beautiful ambient sound that allows conversation to happen without the potential distraction of vocals. The intimate sound of the solo guitar provides an elegant atmosphere unequaled by other live music experiences.

WEDDING DAY MUSIC.

Solo classical guitar music is an elegant addition to wedding ceremonies. Now with a battery powered amplifier David can bring music to your outdoor ceremony wherever it may be held. Intimate and romantic, the guitar can be used for the pre-ceremony, the processional, the recessional, and at any time during the ceremony. Guitar music can also be incorporated into a cocktail hour or dinner before a band or disc jockey begins playing.

Arrangements for solo guitar have been made of most wedding music favorites. If there is a special piece of music the bride would like, solo guitar arrangements can be made if requested in advance. Duets with guitar and flute, violin or voice are also available.

AN EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN.

David Coester is a classically trained guitarist and teacher. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Guitar Performance from the Manhattan School of Music and spent 18 years in New York City.

In addition to teaching, David plays regularly at private parties, weddings, and gallery openings, and has given concert lectures for audiences at the Chautauqua Institution among other organizations. His most recent public recital was held at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. He has also performed at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D. C., the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, Italy, and the Seoul Arts Center in Korea.


PURE QUALITY SOUND..

David uses the state-of-the-art Bose Cylindrical Radiator Speaker which produces an exceptionally natural sound that radiates evenly throughout an audience of up to several hundred. Even at low volume levels, the sound reaches every corner of the room equally.

While live music creates a special ambiance that turns a typical evening out with friends and family into an event, it should not overwhelm casual conversation. The Bose system allows your guests the opportunity to converse naturally (even if they are directly next to the speaker) or pay close attention to the music if they choose. Physically unobtrusive, the sound system may not even be noticed.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Guitar

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

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David consistently receives high praise from reviewers for his guitar performances at weddings. Clients value his talent, flexibility in accommodating song requests, and pleasant demeanor. His ability to adapt to various wedding settings and provide sound systems for speeches further enhances his services. Clients appreciate his professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail, making him a highly recommended choice for adding a special touch to wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours.

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David consistently receives high praise from reviewers for his guitar performances at weddings. Clients value his talent, flexibility in accommodating song requests, and pleasant demeanor. His ability to adapt to various wedding settings and provide sound systems for speeches further enhances his services. Clients appreciate his professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail, making him a highly recommended choice for adding a special touch to wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours.

Dana
Dana Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Addition to Our Wedding!

We hired David to play before our ceremony, for ceremony and for coktail hour. Early on I knew I wanted some type of accustic music for our wedding and I am so happy we found David. It was so nice to have the music as our guests mingled and enjoyed our outdoor vineyard venue. He learned my song for walking down the aisle. Everyone commented on how nice the music was and how it andded to the overall feel of the wedding. David was easy to work with. I only priced 2 other muscians and his price was very reasonable and worth it. I couldn't be happier.
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Jake Sent on 11/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Classical Elegance Par Excellence

David was the perfect touch to our wedding. He played beautifully throughout our cocktail hour and dinner, and took the time to learn a special song we requested for our first dance. David was wonderfully friendly, and made everything effortless from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better musician and would recommend him to anyone without hesitation.
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Alexandra Sent on 11/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would highly recommend for ceremony music!

David played our ceremony and cocktail hour at our farmer’s market wedding. The music was beautiful and he was very accommodating of our specific song requests and knowledgeable about which portions of songs would best fit each part of the ceremony. He was so easy to work with as well. Five stars!
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Simcha Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing guitarist!

David was wonderful to work with and was very patient with the fact that we ended up running a little bit behind schedule. He was happy to learn a new song as a special request for our ceremony. He was very responsive and played beautifully. I would highly recommend him!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 01/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Wedding Guitarist

David played at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and was amazing to work with. He also provided the mics / sound system for speeches and wedding ceremony. David was communicative, flexible and on-time, and above all an incredibly talented musician. We were lucky to have David play at our wedding and would recommend him to anyone looking for a guitarist at their event!
Kat
Kat C. Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Guitarist

David was incredible! He played so wonderfully and made out wedding ceremony so special with his music. Highly recommend!
David
David Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lakeside Wedding

David Coester was an excellent choice for our small wedding in Ithaca, NY. He was communicative before the event, on-time, and set up all his equipment efficiently. We had very simple music requests (basically managing a few playlists for different parts of the day), and he was able to accomodate for several technical difficulties we faced day-of. He also provided mics for speeches and the officiation. He was pleasant to work with and talk to, and seems to have quite a broad knowledge of music. I believe there would be no problem for David if you had more complex music requests, or live music. Great choice if you are from the Ithaca area and wanting to use more local business for your event!
Lilly
Lilly Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Talented and professional!

David was a wonderful feature of our multicultural Finger Lakes wedding. He played for a romantic beachside coffee hour (it was a morning wedding!) and a special song that I requested for the processional. He took my 80s pop song request and transformed it into a lovely, classical guitar piece- it was even better than I'd hoped for and imagined! He was professional, punctual, and adapted to all of our ceremony needs. He brought multiple microphones and was ready for anything. Would recommend David to anyone looking for a romantic, classical guitarist!
Kenneth
Kenneth Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A+ Could not have possibly been better

I've not gotten to write such a positive review in quite some time about anything. David was spectacular to work with both in the planning and day of execution. Incredibly easygoing and fun to talk to. He made the whole planning process an enjoyable experience rather than work.

Day of he came in, dealt with both location and schedule changes without batting an eye, and somehow made all the music flow without any interruptions. He learned multiple songs for us. I have no idea how he could possibly improve what he is already doing.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 11/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great guitarist!

We loved working with David Coester! He played guitar during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and really added to the experience. He even learned two new songs that we requested for the processional and recessional.

He also provided a high-quality sound system including several mics for our outdoor ceremony for a small extra fee.

We highly recommend David!
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