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Austin Charnis Guitar

Austin Charnis Guitar

Cross River, NY
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    Brittany A. Sent on 01/29/2024
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    Amazing for our intimate micro wedding

    First off we planned our wedding in about two weeks, and when we originally began we hadn’t thought twice about having music until my husbands mother gave us the suggestion. We are super low key people and were unsure if a musician would fit the vibe, but when we found Austin we knew right away he was the perfect addition to our little elopement / micro wedding. He was so kind and flexible and easy to reach. He made us so comfortable. We got to choose our own set of songs and when they would be played, and let me tell you it made the day even more magical. Hearing Moon River while we read our vows to each other absolutely melted my heart and made me cry even harder than I already was! Thank you l, Austin, for being a part of our day. I hope we can work with you again one day!!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much, Brittany and Brandon! I’m so glad we connected and that I was able to help make your day even more special! I loved how intimate your ceremony was. Wishing you all the best!!
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    Cassidy Sent on 12/22/2023
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    Exceptional!!

    Austin was incredible right from the start. He is extremely responsive which made for stress free weeks leading up to the event. We had him play our cocktail hour, where we received so many compliments for how well he played, his music selection, etc. We even had guests in he middle of the wedding ask for his contact information so they could potentially use him for other events. I cannot recommend him enough!!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much, Cassidy! I am so glad you and your guests enjoyed the music. Sounds like we’ll see each other at another event soon!
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    Molly N. Sent on 10/16/2023
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    Incredible to work with! Look no further!

    Austin was incredible to work with! We cannot recommend him enough! He played music during our ceremony and cocktail hour which made that time so beautiful and created such an ambiance. He even learned a song by Kenny Chesney for us which I walked down the aisle to with my dad. It was so special to us and truly made our day. He is very talented and clearly so passionate about what he does! He is also very responsive and flexible with his music. He was able to put any wedding worries at ease as we knew we were in great hands!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much, Molly! This was such a perfect example of why I play at wedding ceremonies! I’m so glad I was able to help make it extra special for you. Wishing you both all the best!!
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    Kristy T. Sent on 11/06/2023
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    Austin made our ceremony truly special!

    Austin is such a talented musician, and his acoustic guitar added the perfect romantic, personal touch we were looking for for our wedding ceremony! He has a large repertoire of classical and modern songs to choose from, and was so kind and helpful throughout the planning process. He also was very flexible on our wedding day when the weather caused some logistical changes. We highly recommend him to add that special something to your wedding or event!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much, Kristy! We did not let the weather stop us from a magical ceremony, and I'm so glad to have been a part of it! Enjoy married life!!
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    Jose G. Sent on 09/11/2023
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    Excellent guitarist!

    Austin played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and sounded fantastic! Very responsive and easy to communicate with, and even learned a song for the bride's entrance that wasn't already on his list. No stress at all re: getting him set up, and he hit all the cues for the ceremony perfectly despite not attending the rehearsal. Would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking a live guitarist.

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thanks Jose! It was such a pleasure performing for your ceremony and cocktail hour and I'm so glad I was able to contribute to your special day. It's not every day that I get to play a Danny Elfman song for the bride, but it really did work! Enjoy married life!!
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    Deborah G. Sent on 09/05/2023
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    Skilled Guitarist and Lovely Guy!

    I'm so happy to have worked with Austin for our wedding ceremony! He learned two new songs, that meant a lot of my partner and I, which speaks to his flexibility and affable demeanor. Austin's music elevated our wedding ceremony to a more romantic and personable experience, and set the tone for the rest of the day. We received many compliments on his guitar playing from our guests and the music brought a lot of joy to our day.
    Definitely don't hesitate about hiring Austin! He is the sweetest guy, very easy to collaborate with, allows a lot of freedom on music choice/vibe and works really hard to make the day as special as can be!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much, Deb! I am so happy to hear that I helped make your day even more special. It was a pleasure working with you and I'm glad I got to contribute such meaningful music to your ceremony. Wishing you both all the best in the next chapter of your journey together :)
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    Sean A. Sent on 07/29/2023
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    Wonderful musician

    We had the best experience working with Austin. He is so talented, professional, responsive, and really tied our whole event together. Our guests loved not only his music, but how personable he is. We couldn't have asked for a better experience from the initial phone call to the event. Thank you, Austin!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thanks so much, Sean! It was such a pleasure performing at your intimate ceremony and conversing with your wonderful guests! Wishing you and Carly all the best!
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    Anne M. Sent on 07/05/2023
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    Wedding Music - Exceeded Our Expectations

    I found Austin online while searching for the perfect music for our wedding day. I loved his work and after speaking to him I knew he would provide us exactly what we were looking for. Austin is really personable and super talented, you will not be disappointed. Our guests enjoyed the music. We highly recommend Austin Charnis Guitar!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much Anne Marie! I'm so glad we were able to connect. It was a spectacular Hudson Valley day and I was honored to be a part of it. Wishing you all the best!
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    Nadeane F. Sent on 06/26/2023
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    Incredible guitarist!

    You will not be dissapointed! Everyone raved how amazing the music was!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you, Nadeane! It was an incredible wedding and I’m so glad you were all happy with the music! Enjoy married life!
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    Kate Sent on 05/15/2023
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    Amazing musician!

    Austin was so easy to work with for our wedding ceremony. He even learned/played new songs at our request. We highly recommend him!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you Kate! It was a pleasure playing at your ceremony. Yellow by Coldplay was the perfect processional and I’m so glad I got to perform such a meaningful song for your special day. Wishing you all the best!
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    Kathryn Sent on 03/03/2023
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    Phenomenal all around!

    Austin was incredible to work with for our wedding ceremony! We had many acoustic options to choose from, varying in genre and tempo, that allowed us to customize the mood and set the tone perfectly for our wedding. Austin was prompt with his responses and very professional. It was so special to have him as part of our day!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thanks so much Kathryn! Your wedding was beautiful and I was honored to be a part of it. Playing the ceremony on your dad's guitar made it even more special. Enjoy married life!!
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    Brian A. Sent on 03/18/2023
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    Holy moly this guy is the BEST

    There are not enough stars in the galaxy to rate Austin! His professionalism, dedication and skill will make your special day or event come alive! I cannot put into words how his playing and presence at my wedding was a complete game changer. Look no further for somebody to be attentive to you, your guests and the event. He communicated with us from day one and helped us orchestrate and pick the absolute best songs, best play list and when to play them. His knowledge of music is unparalleled to none! Whether it was songs you've heard before, or beautiful renditions of already written songs, Austin's skill are incomparable. Look no further for somebody to fill even the biggest shoes of your special event, this guy is the real deal and as good as they get. I am forever grateful for having him there for my special day, as I'm sure you will feel the same for yours! Thank you again Austin Charnis Guitar for kicking some serious ass and for making people cry......in the best way possible of course! It wouldn't have been the same without you!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Why thank you, sir! It was extra special playing your ceremony and I’m so glad you and Kim were happy with the music ❤️ Also grateful I got to add 2 amazing professional songs to my list from this. Your review made me laugh a lot too! Enjoy married life!!
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    Sarah P. Sent on 07/21/2022
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    Amazing musician!

    Austin did the ceremony music for our wedding this past June and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice! He was easy to work with, friendly, and a really, really talented musician. And we received SO many compliments from our guests on how much they enjoyed the music he played!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much Sarah! I am so glad you were happy with the music and your guests enjoyed it! Your ceremony was beautiful, and such an awesome location. I was honored to be a part of it! Enjoy married life!!
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    Hannah J. Sent on 06/30/2022
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    Beautiful and unique wedding music

    We are so happy we decided to book Austin. He was so easy to communicate with and was so flexible about all of our music choices - he has a long list of songs in his repertoire, but was even kind enough to learn a brand new song that we specially requested because it was meaningful to us. And of course, he sounded beautiful on the day of. If you want a special and unique addition to your wedding day music, I would definitely go with Austin.

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you Hannah and Frank! Your ceremony was beautiful and cocktail hour was a lot of fun. It was a pleasure working with you and putting together this eclectic playlist.,Wishing you all the best! Congratulations again!!
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    Kelly D. Sent on 01/22/2021
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    So talented and accommodating!!

    Austin was the absolute best choice that we made for music for our wedding. We needed to quickly put together a micro-wedding when COVID hit, and Austin was willing and able to accommodate our every need. He was so patient when I took forever to respond amidst the chaos of the pandemic, he was willing to work with us on anything we needed, and he always responded to my emails/texts so quickly. I also come from a family of musicians, so I knew they had to be impressed with our wedding music. The first thing one of my musician aunts said in our group text when our wedding Zoom started was "the guitarist is great!". Austin will be sure to impress even the toughest of critics. Hire him for your wedding!!!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much Kelly! It was truly a pleasure to play at your beautiful ceremony! I didn't realize I was going to be playing for such a tough crowd ;). Glad and honored that I impressed them though! Enjoy married life!!!
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    Alan Sent on 03/27/2022
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    Music to Your Ears & Heart

    020222- Met Austin online and what you see is what you get. Great communication from start to finish. As a fellow musician, I was able to communicate in a familiar language, but even if I had not been, Austin was clear on our music choices and came in prepared to keep the evening warm with beautifully covered songs, improvised like a true professional. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music which complimented the space and enhanced our special evening. I would highly recommend Austin Charnis for intimate weddings and similar occasions!

    Alan & Katharyn

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much Alan and Katharyn! It was an absolute pleasure to perform at your beautiful ceremony and reception. Wishing you all the best!
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    Brigitte S. Sent on 12/13/2021
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    Magical Music

    Austin is an absolute gem of a find! He came recommended by another young musician who told us "I know someone who will make your day magic" and Austin delivered! Every communication we had felt like speaking to a friend, someone you would trust with these precious moments. He was so flexible (we kept changing our song choices) and when we finally settled, he played them all SO beautifully! He added heart to our ceremony and soul to our cocktail hour. He even helped facilitate all of the toasts during dinner, going above and beyond the role of a musician. I could not be happier with Austin, and am hoping to find an excuse to have another party so that I can hire him again :)

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much Brigitte! It makes me so happy to hear that I helped make your day magical, which it most certainly was! Wishing you all the best and looking forward to the next event we do together!!
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    Tyler C. Sent on 10/12/2021
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    Classy Touch

    Thank you for bringing out cocktail our to the next level of elegance and class. Our guests loved the added touch of the live music, perfect mix and blend of songs. Austin was SUPER easy to work with and communicate with. Thanks for making our special day the best it could have been!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you Tyler! Your venue was amazing and it was an absolute pleasure to play for your cocktail hour. All the best!
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    Heather S. Sent on 12/03/2021
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    Fantastic Acoustic Guitar Player for Outdoor Wedding

    Austin performed acoustic guitar and provided the sound for our outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktail hour this past fall and his performance helped to create exactly the atmosphere that my husband and I were looking for! From the very start, Austin was quick to respond and provided us with clear options for the music choices we were looking for. Even when we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19, Austin was accommodating and supportive. I highly recommend Austin to anyone looking for beautiful music to set the mood for any event!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much Heather! I am so glad you were happy with the music and microphones! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and Dan and I wish you both all the best. Enjoy married life!!
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    Megan Sent on 10/03/2021
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    Austin = Amazing

    Austin went above and beyond for us learning one of our favorite songs (Concerning Hobbits) for our wedding ceremony. We could not be more thankful for Austin's professionalism, kindness, and extreme talent. He added that special touch to our day and was such a pleasure to work with. Austin is amazing. Book him!!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thanks so much Megan and Nigel! It was truly a pleasure working with you and I'm so glad I was able to make your day special with Concerning Hobbits :)
    Enjoy married life!
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    Laura C. Sent on 09/09/2021
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    Great musician

    Austin is truly a great musician. He is very accommodating to work with.
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    Lisa D. Sent on 08/19/2021
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    Amazing Job

    Austin was amazing and really in tune with the vibe we were creating..Thanks Austin see you for the next one….Lisa

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you Lisa! So glad you were happy with the music. I'm certainly looking forward to that next one :)
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    Danielle S. Sent on 10/26/2021
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    Book now!!

    Austin is amazing! He was the best decision we could have made. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he personalizes the experience, is easy to work with and went above and beyond to be helpful at every turn. I was having trouble picking sounds and the guidance and help he provided was just what we needed. He even learned a song for us last minute to which I am eternally grateful. Would book again and again!
    - Danielle

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much Danielle! It was most certainly my pleasure playing your ceremony and I'm so glad you were happy with the music! Congratulations again and again, and enjoy married life!!

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    Maleda F. Sent on 08/31/2020
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    Wedding Ceremony/Cocktail Hour

    Austin was a pleasure to work with! He was very responsive and easily accommodated my special requests on short notice! Even with a pandemic and a power outage during our wedding weekend, he called me to ensure everything would be okay! As the bride, I had many things going on the day of the wedding and I knew I didn't have to worry about him! He was there on time and his music was absolutely beautiful! HIGHLY recommend to anyone who wants an elegant touch of live guitar for there wedding!

    Austin Charnis Guitar's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words, Maleda. I'm so glad I was able to help make your day even more special. All the best to you and Hugo, and enjoy married life!!
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