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Christopher Nicklin Guitar is a professional wedding musician based in San Jose, California. Christopher Nicklin believes that music creates a warm and romantic atmosphere for each couple's wedding. He plays music in various styles, such as classic, Spanish, jazz, and contemporary. He also strives to connect every guest through his mesmerizing songs.

Experience

Christopher Nicklin started playing guitar at the age of 14 and later graduated with a master's degree in classical guitar performance from California State University Northridge. He has performed in several masterclasses with well-known guitarists like Zoran Dukic, Marcin Dylla, Alvaro Pierri, Denis Azabagic, and many more. This musician spends his time teaching guitar lessons and performing for weddings and other special events.

Services Offered

Christopher Nicklin Guitar offers basic wedding packages for the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music, as well as music during breaks. He is happy to learn new songs upon request and provides quality equipment and microphones. Christopher Nicklin Guitar is available for musical services throughout Aptos, San Francisco, and Napa.

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$600

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,100

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs

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
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
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Christopher Nicklin is highly recommended as a wedding musician based on multiple positive reviews. Reviewers praised his talent, professionalism, and exceptional communication. Christopher's extensive repertoire and ability to personalize the music to the couple's preferences were appreciated. He was described as a calm and composed presence, seamlessly integrating into the event and creating a beautiful ambiance. Overall, reviewers were extremely satisfied with Christopher's performance and highly recommend him for weddings and other special events.

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Christopher Nicklin is highly recommended as a wedding musician based on multiple positive reviews. Reviewers praised his talent, professionalism, and exceptional communication. Christopher's extensive repertoire and ability to personalize the music to the couple's preferences were appreciated. He was described as a calm and composed presence, seamlessly integrating into the event and creating a beautiful ambiance. Overall, reviewers were extremely satisfied with Christopher's performance and highly recommend him for weddings and other special events.

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Kate R. Sent on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing

Christopher was absolutely the perfect choice for our wedding! We knew his music would be beautiful from watching his youtube videos, and yet we were still wowed by how every single number was perfectly recognizable, arranged impeccably, and just so beautiful. His repertoire included everything we had in mind -- he's clearly so experienced at weddings and knows exactly what worked. We really enjoyed the instrumental-only music -- everything worked perfectly without words and reminded us of the Bridgerton music style :)

As a businessman Christopher was prompt, professional, and put us at ease that he had everything under control on a high-stakes day.

My only regret as the bride is that, what with hiding from my guests during the pre-ceremony music, I missed half his set-list! We would absolutely hire him again
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Xander W. Sent on 06/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

We had the absolute pleasure of having Christopher play for our wedding and we're soo so happy we found him! His performance was incredible, and every aspect of our experience with him was exceptional.

Right from the start, Christopher exhibited outstanding communication. He promptly responded to our inquiries and demonstrated genuine interest in understanding our musical tastes and vision for the wedding. His responsiveness made the planning process a breeze, giving us confidence that we had made the right choice.

On the big day, Christopher arrived well-prepared and exuded professionalism in every way! He seamlessly integrated himself into the event, coordinating with our wedding planner and other vendors, and striking the perfect balance of blending into the background and all the while being the musical star of the show.

Christopher's finger-picking style and skill was incredible - from the ceremony, to cocktail hour, through dinner, he played beautifully, creating an intimate ambiance throughout. He has a huge range of musical styles, from classical favorites, modern pop arrangements, and classic movie scores ('Concerning Hobbits' was a fave).

Beyond his musical skills, Christopher was super friendly and approachable throughout the event. He effortlessly mingled with our guests, even taking the time to talk shop with some of our guitar-playing relatives.

We cannot recommend Christopher enough for anyone seeking a phenomenal guitarist for their wedding or event. His exceptional communication, unwavering professionalism, captivating style, and friendly nature make him a no-brainer!

Thank you, Christopher for sharing your extraordinary talent with us and creating an unforgettable wedding experience for us and for all of our guests! You truly exceeded our expectations and we're forever grateful for the magical moments you added to our special day!
Casey
Casey B. Sent on 04/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You can stop your search now!

Christopher is a TERRIFIC guitarist. He was so easy to work with and incredibly responsive. I reached out to him and heard back very quickly. We had a great conversation where I was able to share what we were looking for and he patiently answered all of my questions. The logistics component was a total breeze, which allowed me to focus on figuring out the right songs for the ceremony. He has an extensive song list with tons of great tunes and we were able to pick out songs that really had meaning to our relationship. As the groom, I only got to hear the processional and recessional, but I got rave reviews from guests filling in the pieces I was out of earshot for. We couldn't have been happier with Christopher and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
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Reverend B Sharon Staley Reverend B Sharon Staley Wedding Officiants

I met Christopher recently and saw his videos and listened to them. I do think that you want just simple classic guitarist for your wedding, you would have great time with Christopher for sure. Sincerely, Reverend B Sharon Staley

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