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Christopher Nicklin Guitar

Christopher Nicklin Guitar

San Jose, CA
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    Xander W. Sent on 06/23/2023
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    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!
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    Casey B. Sent on 04/05/2023
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    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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    Ashley F. Sent on 05/17/2022
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    Talented and Helpful

    Christopher was fantastic as our wedding musician! So so so happy we hired him. Christopher kept his cool amongst the chaos after we had various false starts of our wedding processional (due to the wedding party accidentally starting without the father of the bride). He managed to keep his music on cue.
    He played amazing acoustic guitar, with lots of modern popular songs that my wedding guests were delighted they recognized (taylor swift, cyndi lauper, etc). Christopher really classed up our event! He arrived early, and was willing to stay until the moment felt right. Super flexible. I can't tell you what a relief it was to have one less thing to worry about on our wedding day. You will do well to hire Christopher!
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    Mary M. Sent on 09/23/2021
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    Magical night

    I hired Christopher Nicklin to play acoustic guitar at my son's wedding in September 2021. He played beautifully! We could not have been more pleased with his performance. Christopher was a professional from the beginning of our correspondence over email to the end of the wedding evening. He was a good listener, showed up on time (if not early to get the lay of the land) and was very helpful at the rehearsal. As requested on the day of the wedding he played before, during and after the ceremony as well as during the cocktail hour and dinner. His playing was heartfelt which fit in so well where the wedding took place; a grove of trees at Saratoga Springs, CA. Magical!
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    Shirley Sent on 09/25/2021
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    Christopher is amazing!

    Christopher played guitar at our wedding ceremony. He is extremely talented, kind, and even learned a song to help me surprise my husband! I would recommend Christopher to anyone; he truly made our ceremony feel so special.
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    Tiffany Sent on 08/31/2021
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    The perfect music for my wedding & reception!

    EXQUISITE! We hired Christopher Nicklin as our classical guitarist for a small intimate wedding ceremony and reception at Hakone Gardens in August 2021 and were so amazed and impressed with his music. He arrived early to walk the venue plan out where he would be playing during the ceremony and reception. He is an extremely talented guitarist and played romantic wedding songs as our guests arrived. We also had a special song request for the processional that was not listed in his repertoire, but he happened to already know it which was amazing! He also would have been willing to learn it if he didn't know it already. Overall, his music was the perfect match for our wedding and for Hakone Gardens.

    During the reception many of our guests (especially those with a musical background) commented on how extremely talented, skilled, and technical of a musician Christopher was. He is prompt, friendly, professional, an extremely talented classical guitarist and was a breeze to work with. If you are looking for a classical guitarist, look no further … just hire him!
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    Tim O. Sent on 01/12/2024
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    Great Relaxing Guitarist! Highly Recommend!

    My wife and I came across Christopher Nicklin while he was playing at a local winery. We really enjoyed his relaxing, finger picking, familiar music, so we approached him about playing at our upcoming wedding. His rates were very reasonable and we hired him. Christopher gave us his song list and asked us to pick what to definitely play, and what to definitely not play, and what to play at various times of the wedding.
    At the wedding, Christopher showed up about an hour early to set up with plenty of time, bringing all his own equipment. He's entirely self-sufficient. He looked great, dressed in a black suit. He played during our wedding ceremony's beginning and ending, and in our cocktail hour or two. He drifted around the event playing guitar. Sounded great. All the guests were very complimentary. Highly recommend!
    I'm going to keep an eye on his event schedule - we enjoyed him so much that we'd like to find him playing again at some of the local wineries! Thanks Christopher!
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    Alex Sent on 06/22/2018
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    Christopher was amazing! He was on time to our ceremony, played incredible music, and was very professional. Our venue did not allow large speakers and Chris had his own little speaker and was able to set up in an area that did not require much space.

    During the initial stage of looking for a musician, my fiancee (which is now my wife) requested a song to be played during the recessional part of the ceremony. I asked around, but Christopher was the only one that took the initiative to find the score and learn it. That speaks volume!

    He played all of the requested music at the right time. Everything sounded beautiful and it was perfect. I couldn't ask for more. He was also easy to talk to and stayed a little bit longer than his hired time. Before going home, he made sure to say congratulations to each of us personally. I recommend him to anyone looking to hire a talented, professional, and easy to work with musician. Thank you, Christopher!
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    Melissa Sent on 11/25/2017
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    Christopher played at our wedding last month and we were so impressed! He was quick to respond to all emails, and made it extremely easy for us to pick out the right ceremony and cocktail hour songs. We received many compliments on his performance from our guests and would highly recommend him to any of our friends getting married in the bay area in the future.
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    Ariel Sent on 11/18/2017
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    I’d recommend him to other couples. Great music! Easy set up & gave me a great selection of music to pick from. Added the perfect touch to our day.
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    Kara Sent on 05/30/2017
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    Can I start by saying… if we could bring Christopher into our family, we would. He is absolutely the kindest and most genuine young man you would ever want to meet.

    In our search for a musician, we were being quoted insane prices along with emails not being returned by many we tried to contact. We were quickly becoming frustrated, and then came Christopher who was “heaven sent”. After listening to him play on you-tube, we knew he was the one.

    His work ethic is something to be admired, and rarely seen in these days & times. From beginning to end, he ALWAYS promptly got back with us on any questions we had. His wiliness to accommodate all of our song choices was appreciated tremendously.

    The day of the wedding, Chris was there on time, and was prepared. He played during the ceremony and reception, and the music was just lovely. He is an astounding classically trained guitarist, and his love for music/playing shines through. His music added such a pleasant ambiance to the event; it truly made the day even that more special.

    Bottom line, Christopher is a rare gem, if you are considering using him, don't give it a second thought, you will be beyond pleased. He was a blessing through the whole process, such a sincere young man.

    Thank you, Christopher, from the bottom of our hearts.
    Sincerely,
    Kara, Cameron, & the Greco family.


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    Taylor Sent on 05/07/2017
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    Christopher played guitar during our wedding ceremony this past April and was amazing!!! He was so wonderful to work with and did a spectacular job. He was able to play multiple songs we had asked for that weren't from his original set list. He learned a few of the songs just weeks prior! And he ended up staying an extra hour and playing during our cocktail hour so that the guests could continue to hear and enjoy the music. We were beyond pleased with his services and would highly recommend him if you are looking for a guitarist!!
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    Rosa Sent on 03/31/2017
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    First of all, Christopher responded very quickly to our need for a wedding musician (less than 1 week). He contacted the Father at our church to coordinate the songs and schedule for our wedding. Christopher's wedding music list had over 250 songs to choose from, including traditional and contemporary selections. He was very punctual and played beautifully for the entire time we needed. Christopher is a very friendly, professional, and accomplished guitarist!
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    Connor Sent on 11/04/2016
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    Christopher was really great to work with and did a fantastic job playing during the ceremony. He listened carefully to what we wanted and came up with the perfect set. The most important song to us was the one that would bring us down the aisle. We came to him knowing that we wanted a traditional sounding song played during the walk, without being the usual Canon in D Major. Christopher has a great breadth of musical knowledge and was able to give us options. We collectively agreed on Farewell To Stromness. Thanks so much Christopher for helping make our wedding beautiful!
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    Cari Sent on 12/18/2016
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    We were introduced to Chris Nicklin by my younger sister. He is a classically trained guitarist and a wonderful musician. I love classical guitar and insisted that our wedding procession be from a live musician. Chris was still a student at the time but my fiance was very impressed with his professional attitude and compliance with our wishes. Chris coordinated well with our sound guy during the rehearsal and didn’t require much of us while we were planning the rest of the wedding.

    The rehearsal went well. We had the opportunity to hear a bit of what he would be playing for us and he picked up his cues quickly. We had him sitting on the “stage” during the procession. There was a small alcove where he wasn’t front and center, but could still be seen and heard. His music was very appropriate and set the tone for the wedding. It created an ambiance of class and beauty, which lent well to the mood we were trying to set, but stayed subtly in the background so not to distract from the event.

    Overall it was a pleasure to work with Chris. He helped make our special day a beautiful memory.
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    Leah Sent on 01/06/2024
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    Christopher is amazing!

    As a wedding planner, the most important things we look for in vendors we refer and work with are those that are professional, communicative, easy to work with, and those who are passionate and excel at what they do. Christopher is all of this and more!

    We had the opportunity to work with Christopher in 2023. Not only was he amazing as a musician, he was on top of everything on the day of and very flexible in working with us to ensure the wedding ceremony ran smoothly. He has an extensive repertoire and he would be the perfect addition if you are looking for live music for your event.

    We loved having Christopher as part of the team and can't wait to have him be part of more of our future events. Thank you Christopher!
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