Valdez-Kurlandski Sent on 06/29/2026

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Absolutely wonderful

Brandt is so very talented. I had so many guests say they love the guitar. The music was absolutely beautiful and he is wonderful to work with. Brandt is so accommodating and such a kind person. Would 100% recommend!!

Jon M. Sent on 10/05/2023

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Beautiful Music!

Brandt Jacobus is an extremely talented musician. His classical guitar performance for our wedding ceremony was nothing short of magical. He composed original songs that captured the essence of our love story, and his talent set the perfect mood for our wedding. A true professional, he made our day unforgettable. Thank you, Brandt, for the beautiful music and memories.

Natalie Sent on 11/19/2021

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Brandt was amazing!!

Brandt was an incredible guitarist for our wedding day! He was recommended by our DJ RedShoe and he did not disappoint. We spoke on the phone several times before the wedding so that he could play some sample songs for my entrance, and he was so patient and kind. All of our guests complimented his music, and the percussionist he brought during cocktail hour was amazing as well! Thank you Brandt for making our wedding day so special.

Michael Sent on 10/16/2021

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Brandt, expert at romantic vibes

Brandt was an absolutely stellar provider to work with, through and through. His brand drew us in, his professionalism sealed the deal, and his music and expertise created the perfect romantic vibe at our wedding. Our special day was in San Diego with a backdrop of beach and sunset, and Brandt breathed beautiful life & music into the whole ceremony and cocktail hour. He discussed our wants beforehand, brought his own ideas, and and brought our vision to life. Our guests kept asking about him. We cannot thank him enough.

Sarah Sent on 09/06/2021

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Fabulous Musician!

Brandt is very talented and extremely nice. He was a pleasure to work with and very professional. Everyone loved him! He created a personalized experience that was wonderful. Not only is he an incredible musician, he made everything easy, from picking the music to how he setup so the sound would be great. So glad our wedding coordinator recommended him!!

Xiaoxi Sent on 05/20/2021

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Brandt and his music is real romance!

Love love love!!! I can’t repeat more!!After hearing Brandt playing his magic on guitar and his genuine passion of music, we can’t imagine my wedding without him! And Brandt truly helped us complete a elegant and romantic wedding which the tearing-like-crazy first look pictures can prove!! Can’t wait to watch our wedding video and cry again together with Brandt’s amazingly romantic music!!

Caitlin Sent on 11/10/2020

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He makes the guitar sing

I highly recommend Brandt. He talked to us before the event to get a sense of what we wanted and made recommendations based on our feedback. Also, he didn't just show up and play. He checked out the venue and set up everything so my guests would have the best musical experience possible. My guests were so impressed with his talent. I had loads of positive feedback. One guest commented that "he made the guitar sing". He is also super friendly and easy to work with. Weddings can be stressful, but he took care of everything, I really felt like I could depend on him. I can't remember exactly what happened, but I recall there was something that came up, and he made a quick pivot to fix the issue. I think the best way to explain it is that we hired him to play at our wedding and reception. What we got was someone who really cared about making the music add to our special day. That is more than just showing up and playing.

Anita Sent on 11/09/2020

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Wonderful!

From the day we first contacted Brandt, he was extremely professional and a delight to work with. He was flexible with our plans throughout the process and the day of our wedding. He sent us options of cover songs we asked for, playlists suggestions and made us feel extremely assured of everything. Our guests were very impressed with him and he was the perfect acoustic guitarist for our special day!

Shawna Sent on 03/29/2020

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Magical and Romantic!

Brandt is AMAZING! From day one we knew we had found a gem and we were not going to be disappointed. He was so professional and caring. He truly made us feel that our wedding was just as much his experience as it was ours. From his constant contact and communication to his lovely music and inspiration. Then the BIG day came and so did he! He made the ceremony magical and romantic! Just what we wanted. Then he warmed the hearts of our guests during the cocktail hour! Brandt! You are truly a beautiful soul and we we’re blessed to have you! Thank you again and again! I can’t wait until our next event. Until then!

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Laura Sent on 09/30/2019

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Amazing and talented musician!

From the first time I requested a quote until the day after my wedding Brandt was incredibly responsive with all of his communication, which for me was greatly appreciated. He spends as much time as you need to talk you through the vision he has for your event, and also takes your ideas and thoughts and mixes them with his own to provide a beautiful musical experience. Brandt played guitar and also brought a percussionist for our wedding cocktail hour and then also played music for our procession down the aisle. Everything he did was truly amazing and I could see how much care he took in his work and providing the best experience he possibly could. i would recommend Brandt to anyone who is wanting a talented musician for an event.

Kelly Sent on 09/24/2019

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Majestic Musician for Our Special Day

Brandt Jacobus is one of a kind! His music truly engaged the audience and flowed so seamlessly with our ceremony. Throughout the evening, our wedding guests constantly raved about how beautifully Brandt played guitar. Not only is he talented, but Brandt is also one of the sweetest humans you could possibly work with! We really enjoyed getting to know Brandt better throughout the wedding planning process. He made our wedding so unique and special, and it really felt like the music he played was meant for us. Thank you so much Brandt for all that you have done for us! We love you!
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Rachel Sent on 09/21/2019

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Great Experience!

Brandt did a phenomenal job at our wedding on September 1st at Terranea! Guests told us that they were so impressed with his playing. He did all of the music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and for a bit of dinner and it was beautiful and perfect with the setting. His music really helped make everything feel that much more special.

Throughout the planning process, he was professional and helpful. We absolutely loved working with him.

He’s incredibly talented, and we feel very lucky that he was there on our big day!

Bryana Sent on 08/15/2019

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Extremely Talented, Kind & Professional

Brandt and his team were so wonderful to work with from the very first call. He helped guide me and also took my ideas with tons of patience and brought them to life (we requested Ultra Light Beam by Kanye West on the guitar + violin for our processional and they crushed it!). I'm sad I missed his performance during cocktail hour because we were off taking pictures but all our our guests raved about them. Thank you thank you for being such a delight to work with - you are a true talent that added such a special touch to our wedding. Can't wait to work with you again in the future!

Jessica Sent on 08/02/2019

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Brandt is the BEST!

Brandt was such a pleasure to work with! He truly is the BEST! We heard of him playing for weddings, and we wanted to book him right away, especially after seeing his website and busy schedule! My husband and I couldn’t be happier. Brandt played for our wedding ceremony, as guests were entering, as well as during the ceremony, and after. He was more than accommodating, and was super friendly to work with. We knew we wanted the acoustic guitar, but weren’t sure about song choice. Brandt made the perfect suggestions and was super communicative during the process. We just adore him and our guests really enjoyed him too! He really made our special day magical and was totally worth it. We highly recommend Brandt!! Book in advance because this guy is popular!!!

Blake Sent on 01/14/2019

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Amazing music and fantastic addition to our wedding

From the first phone call to the follow up after the wedding, Brandt was top notch. He played amazing music for our 275 guests and everyone loved him. They talked about some songs he played for weeks after the wedding. He really added a great live music feature to our cocktail hour and people very much enjoyed that while enjoying their cocktails. The guy shreds on the guitar and his percussionist also played the large bongos well! Would highly recommend using Brandt for your event!

Tiffany Sent on 12/04/2018

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Brandt brings energy, passion and talent!

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Brandt as our ceremony and cocktail hour musician. He brought energy, passion and talent to our wedding. I have two favorite memories from working with him. The first was when we first connected. I was sitting on a bench on Lafayette Street in New York while face-timing Brandt, and he was playing different versions of my wedding ceremony song that he learned specifically for me. The second was when I walked out to my wedding cocktail hour and looked over to see Brandt and his percussionist just having the time of their lives, playing with contagious energy for our wedding guests. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him and experienced his music on such a special day in my life.

Giovanna Sent on 11/14/2018

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Romantic Music for a Perfect Dream Wedding

Brandt's talent with music is extraordinary. He worked with us to craft exactly what we wanted on our wedding day and blended it to fit our scene, theme and personalities. He played Can't Help Falling In Love by Elvis, and it was so beautiful, emotional, romantic even with just one guitar. He even learned a new song for us, Sugar by Maroon 5, which turned out soo pretty, up beat, and exactly what I was going for as we closed out the ceremony. He gave us beautiful romantic music from ceremony to the cocktail hour and to the end of the last dance. Delivered his promises perfectly, and even managed our playlist at reception. I cannot say enough good things! Thank you Brandt!

Mari Sent on 11/10/2018

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Magical and exquisite!

Brandt makes a “special “ occasion “magical”! If every vendor could be as professional and kind as Brandt, the world would certainly be a better place. It was my pleasure and honor to work with Brandt. You would be amiss not to have him!

Lauren Sent on 10/24/2018

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Book Brandt Now!

Brandt was absolutely amazing, and truly went above and beyond to make our day special. He was professional and so easy to work with during our planning conversations. He took time to get to know us as a couple, listened to our wants and expectations, and then exceeded them! We had a guitar and strings duo play during our pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour. Our guests kept commenting on how beautiful the music was! He also reached out following the wedding to personally thank us and share how kind our families and guests had been to him on the big day. Brandt will help make your wedding or event special with his amazing talent!

Mary Sent on 10/19/2018

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Breathtaking!

Breathtaking is the way I can describe this band. Their music is simply amazing and they are great talented people. Highly recommended.

Kara Sent on 07/14/2018

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Brandt was so wonderful he is very responsive and took the time to go over music selections with my husband and I for our wedding. He is super talented and all of the guests loved him. We also hired his co worker to play violin she was exquisite as well. Thank you Brandt !!!

Barbara Sent on 07/01/2018

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Brandt is worth every single penny! If you’re looking for a talented and professional musician, look no further! He recently played at our wedding and he was amazing! He set the perfect mood for our wedding. All the guests had nothing but great things to say about him. While I walked down the aisle, he played Can’t Help Falling in Love and it was perfect! My husband, whom is not so easily impressed, loved him! You will not regret hiring him for your event, Brandt is simply the best!

Stas Sent on 09/12/2017

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We loved having Brandt and his violinist Reiko play during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour on Sept. 2nd, 2017 in Malibu. We were very meticulous about every single detail of our wedding and music was especially important for us as a lot of professional musicians were guests at our wedding. Brandt was first recommended to us by a few people but we assumed that he does mostly Spanish guitar and that was not the vibe that we had in mind for our wedding but upon further discussion, Brandt offered to cater the music style to our particular taste and played more of a contemporary playlist but also added his own flair, personality, and creativity. I had countless friends tell me how amazing Brandt's guitar playing was and how he was able to create the perfect ambiance for our wedding day.

Aside from Brandt's mesmerizing orchestration and guitar playing, I loved every interaction that we had. My wife was not involved in the planning of the ceremony music because Brandt and I wanted to surprise her with our music selection and orchestration during the ceremony. Once we were pronounced husband and wife, my wife actually started crying during the recessional once she heard what Brandt was playing. We can honestly say that Brandt has become a friend during this process and we were not only happy to have him and Reiko there on our wedding day because of their beautiful playing but also because we were able to share the day with them as our new friends! Do yourself a favor and hire Brandt. It was one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding. Thank you Brandt!

Shikha Sent on 06/28/2017

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Brandt is awesome! We asked Brandt to perform prior to our reception last year. Our guests loved his music and raved about his skills on his guitar. He set the tone for our cocktail our and reception. My husband is fan of guitar music and after listening to Brandt's work online, he said we HAD to have him perform. Brandt responded right away, and his booking process was as smooth as possible. His correspondence via email is excellent. I would highly recommend him for any wedding related event.

Karissa Sent on 06/18/2017

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Music sets the tone for an event and I am SO LUCKY to have had Brandt do that for our wedding ceremony! He recommended and played beautiful songs that our guests raved about. And truly incredible…he did a custom rendition of a classic rock song, per my request, and made it sweet and romantic so that I could walk down the aisle to it! Adding to the amazingness, he prepared it quickly, he only had about 2 weeks notice prior to our wedding! Our wedding was on the beach near a loud highway so speaker set up was tricky but Brandt handled all of it for us, including bringing an extra microphone so that our vows could be heard by all of our 120 guests. He goes above and beyond. He is incredibly talented, yet kind and humble. I can’t say enough about him, he is exceptional in every way. If you need event music, look no further, Brandt is your guy! Thank you Brandt, you’re the best!

Ashley Sent on 06/16/2017

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We found Brandt last minute for our wedding and it was like he was meant to be for us :)! He is very talented, his music is beautiful and all of our guests (including our venue) loved having him perform. If you're looking for beautiful and great quality music for any event I would highly recommend Brandt.

Sandra Sent on 03/07/2017

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Brandt is SO TALENTED!!! He plays beautiful music and his percussionist complimented our "vibe" perfectly for cocktail hour and ceremony. He understood exactly what we wanted, and recommended some great song selections for us, which we ultimately used. He was easy-going, timely and made the ceremony/ my walk down the aisle so meaningful! Thanks Brandt!

David Sent on 02/08/2017

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We hired Brandt Jacobus for our October 2016 vineyard wedding in Temecula Valley and couldn't have been happier with our decision. Brandt is an extremely talented musician who worked with my wife and I to customize our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception party music. Planning for a wedding can be very stressful but Brandt made the process so easy. After our initial phone conversation I could tell he was a true professional. We also leveraged Brandt to provide a percussionist during our cocktail hour and we got nothing but positive comments from our guests. Instead of hiring a DJ we decided to create our own dance mix and Brandt was able to provide his Bose music / PA system that had incredible sound for the party. If you are looking for a talented musician who is courteous, professional and knows what they are doing, then Brandt is your guy. 5-stars all the way.

Abe121980 Sent on 12/25/2016

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great work!!! very creative!! !!

Danny Sent on 12/06/2016

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Brandt absolutely crushed it for our wedding. Not much else to say. If you're looking for a skilled live musician for your ceremony/cocktail hour, he knows how to work with the couple, read the mood, and play like a pro. Book this guy if you want something special for your wedding. Thanks Brandt!

Amanda Sent on 09/23/2016

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Brandt performed acoustic guitar for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at La Venta Inn on 4/30/16. He did an amazing job! I loved the romantic sound of the acoustic guitar as I walked down the aisle, and I heard many wonderful comments from the guests. We met with Brandt in person, months before the wedding, to hear him play in person - he is such a nice person, very professional, plays beautifully, and oozes passion for what he does! Closer to the wedding date we fine tuned what songs we would use for the various parts of the ceremony. I loved the experience and would highly recommend Brandt!

Gina Sent on 09/22/2016

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Brandt was a great recomendation from our amazing wedding planner -Holly Stein from Simply Sweet Weddings- and we couldn't have been happier! He was so easy to work with a picked out the perfect songs for our ceremony! We plan to work with him again in the near future!

Lorena Sent on 08/02/2016

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I can't say enough wonderful things about Brandt and his gorgeous guitar work. Hiring Brandt was a last minute decision and surprise by my (now) husband. His muci added such a beautiful, classic touch to the ceremony. We still listen to his tracks on Soundcloud one month after the wedding day.... can't get enough! In addition to his guitar work being beautiful, Brandt is such a kind and lovely person. After we first reached out to him, he called us to play some music options (via live guitar over the phone!), which really made a difference.

I am so happy that Brandt played at our wedding, and I highly recommend that those looking for a classy, and classic musical vibe to their ceremony/cocktail hour get in touch with him, fast!

Adrianna Sent on 05/03/2016

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Brant was phenomenal! He was so amazing in the patience and effort he put in to the preparation for our big day! I found a song that I fell in love with and wanted to walk down the aisle to, but it was a piano solo. Brandt was so talented that on short notice he was able to learn the song and recreate it via guitar and truly capture the emotion in it. Brandt helped make our so special and provided our guests as well as my husband and I with such an emotional and romantic ambiance on our big day. The wedding can be so busy and pass you by so quickly, so the times that my husband and I heard our special songs and could just stop and take in the moment together, was incredible. We are forever grateful. Thank you Brandt!

Kevin Sent on 02/27/2016

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First...Brandt knows how to play. We had an outdoor wedding at Terranea Resort outside of LA. We had Brandt play before and after the ceremony as the guests were arriving and being seated. His music was the perfect volume to be audible without people having to talk over the music. After the ceremony he played for the first part of the reception and his music was great. Second, he was extremely flexible and easy to work with. The feedback from the guests was also great. "Who is that guy? He is amazing!" was the kind of statements we heard over and over. Thanks, Brandt.
Kevin and Julie Ward

Ana Sent on 02/19/2016

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Brandt performed at my wedding on August 1, 2015 at Bella Collina in San Clemente, CA. His suggestions for the music to be played for the guest arrival, wedding party and bride were all amazing and selected by him since my fiancee (now husband) and I couldn't make a decision. My guest were surprised and amazed when they heard a Spanish guitar playing for my ceremony and cocktail hour instead of the traditional wedding music, and I have to say that was the best decision ever made since I still have friends and family that continue to talk about "the guitarist". I have recommended him to many others and will continue to do so. Thank you again Brandt for the beautiful performance.

Marina Sent on 01/27/2016

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When I first started looking for ceremony & cocktail hour music I immediately decided I did not want something traditional and I also knew it would be close to impossible for me to figure out what I wanted to play. I wanted a professional whose sound I loved and who could just play something incredibly beautiful without me having to micromanage or pick songs. I absolutely love Spanish guitar music so I decided I would look for a Spanish guitar player. When I came across Brandt's website I I realized he was exactly what I was looking for. I immediately fell in love with his style and the ease with which he played. It seemed effortless for him and that he was truly loving the art he was creating. Talking to him and planning the day never felt like work, it was a very smooth experience. I didn't think I would have been able to afford to have him play at my wedding given his very impressive clientele but he totally worked with me on the price. All of my guests raved about his music and it was truly my favorite part of the wedding! I wish I could have had him play longer!

Alex Sent on 01/21/2016

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I can’t recommend Brandt highly enough. This review is an understatement of his talent, unique ability to capture the emotion of a moment, and make any event so much more special.

I’ve seen Brandt perform at 2 weddings, my best friend's 2 years ago and my own just a few days back. The 1st in 2013 was at the Adamson House in Malibu. The bride and groom looked amazing, the ceremony overlooked the ocean … but the only person guests talked about was Brandt. Literally. How well he played, how he was such a great fit for the wedding, how his music set the perfect tone for the night.

So when my wife and I started planning a wedding a few months ago he was our first call. And while it had a different feel than my friend's wedding – it was at Eveleigh in WeHo for 140 people - we wanted the same amazing music for our ceremony and reception. And Brandt blew it out of the park.

First he’s incredibly professional and responsive. Over the course of 1 shorrt call during which he played for us the options, we picked our processional/recessional songs. And we decided to leave the rest of the music for the guest welcome and cocktail hour completely to his discretion. Which was the right call - he has so much experience that it didn't make sense for us to interfere. He has a great feel for every event, his audience, for the pace and whether he needs to play something soft or vibrant, quick or slow, and in which genre.

He showed up early, set everything up way before guests arrived, and played incredibly throughout the night - and from separate locations for the welcome/cocktail hour and ceremony. The emotions of the evening, the overwhelmingly positive feelings of our family and friends who celebrated with us, he captured all of that with his guitar. He made a lot of fans on Sunday night. A lot. And on a personal note, I'm incredibly grateful that he provided such a memorable soundtrack for the best day of my life.

Lauren Sent on 10/28/2015

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As soon as I heard one of Brandt’s sample songs, I knew I wanted him for our wedding. I was thrilled to find out that he was available for our date and I’m so glad that we chose him. Brandt was amazing to work with for many reasons; he’s quick to respond to emails, personable, easy-going, and very professional. When I contacted him, I asked if he would be able to learn a specific song, and not only did he say yes, but he was excited to learn it. He is truly passionate about what he does and it absolutely comes through in his music and demeanor. On top of all that, he came early to set up his equipment and warm up- always a plus on the day of! He played beautifully and one of our only regrets from the day was that we didn’t get to hear him play more. I highly recommend Brandt for any event that needs beautiful music.

Amanda Sent on 10/07/2015

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If it were possible to give Brant a 6 out of 5 I certainly would. His music is absolutely sublime and was the perfect soundtrack to our ceremony and cocktail hour. We were not surprised when several of our guests were so impressed they asked for his contact details.

Brandt was prompt and responsive and reacted perfectly to unexpected situations like a guest passing out from heat stroke next to him, and the wedding coordinator forgetting to start the ceremony.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Brandt Jacobus to anyone. He's a guitar hero and a total gem!

Ella Sent on 09/22/2015

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Perfection is the only word that would describe Brandt! My husband and I were beyond impressed with the entertainment he provided for our wedding during the cocktail hour and the interaction he had with us leading up to the day. We knew he would be amazing based on various website reviews, but he far exceeded our expectations. All of our guests loved his music and performance. He was so easy to work with and I really appreciated his incredible professionalism and dedication to our event. Brandt, thank you so very much for helping make our wedding day the happiest day of our lives. You are truly amazing!

Ashley Sent on 07/14/2015

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I highly recommend Brandt! He plays beautiful music and is very easy to work with. All of my guests really enjoyed listening to him play during the ceremony and cocktail hour!

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We absolutely loved having Brandt play at our wedding this March! From the very beginning of wedding planning I knew that I wanted a guitarist for the ceremony, but I never imagined that we would be so lucky to find such an amazing guitarist. I'm picky too because I used to play in a quartet for weddings as a side job so I've been to hundreds of weddings before. Brandt was truly a pleasure to work with and we had a few phone conversations leading up to the event where we ironed out all the details. Brandt always listened carefully to what we wanted and even sent us some samples of him playing a particular song that we requested. He is also flexible in playing different styles during the ceremony and cocktail hour. On the day of the wedding, he was very professional and our guests raved about him. I can't wait to have another event where we can work together again. Hig

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Brandt was such a pleasure to work with. He is so sweet and was really easy to communicate with. He responded to every email we sent within minutes. He was also very helpful in helping us chose ceremony music and music for the cocktail hour, he was even happy to learn a few songs for us! Our guests were commenting on how beautiful the music was all evening. Thanks so much, Brandt!

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Brandt was amazing before, during and after we hired him for our wedding. I had a lot of things to think about and worry about but he was certainly not one of them. I booked him early on and he was on top of everything from the very beginning and throughout the whole process. His playing is very beautiful but also, I cannot stress how professional he is and how much he really cares about doing his job well and doing his part to make your special day just that- special. The guests loved him, my husband (also a musician) loved him and of course I did too and will always be happy that he was a part of our wedding.

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Brandt was the perfect addition to both our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. His talent speaks far beyond just his music. Brandt is a true professional through and through.

As musicians ourselves we knew that we wanted the best for our wedding and we definitely got that with Brandt Jacobus. We have received countless complements on the music performed at our wedding and we cannot be grateful enough to Brandt for making our special day even more beautiful through his music. Thank you, Brandt!

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Brandt is phenomenal. I had him play for both my ceremony and cocktail hour at my wedding this past month. We could not have been more pleased. He is an unbelievable musician and was so professional and pleasant to work with, not to mention an incredibly nice guy. Highly recommend!

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Having Brandt Jacobus perform at my son's wedding was a wonderful experience!! He was so kind to have us come to his house for a mini concert with my daughter-in-law, her mother, my son and myself. We were so impressed with his beautiful talent it was difficult to leave! His music touched our souls in such a way that we told him to perform the songs of his choice!! We left feeling so blessed to have met such a wonderful performer and so excited to have him play at our wedding. Our wedding day was a success and his music filled the place with such wonderful music!! I highly recommend Brandt for all your special occasions... his music touches your heart and soul!

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Brandt is a very talented classical guitarist! I mean AMAZING!!! My husband and I had Brandt play at our outdoor vintage style wedding in Los Angeles. I always wanted live music played at my wedding and when I heard Brandt's music, I instantly fell in love. Brandt played our pre-ceremony music and ceremony music. Brandt took time to meet with us prior to our wedding date to see exactly what we wanted. I wanted to do something different during our pre-ceremony music by having my favorite Christian hymns played. During the ceremony he played his rendition of Canon in D. Brandt delivered exactly what we wanted and more! It sounded so beautiful with the guitar. Brandt was very easy to work with and very professional. I definitely would recommend his music to family and friends!

Desiree Sent on 08/01/2014

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Brandt played at our wedding church ceremony--he is phenomenal! I listened to his rendition of Unchained Melody on his website and I knew I had to have him play for our wedding. There was not a dry eye in the crowd, and I got so many compliments on his guitar playing afterwards. He was very easy to communicate with via email, and even coordinated a day/time to talk to us via Facetime so that he could play us a few options for our wedding ceremony since we didn't live very close by. I highly recommend him, you won't be dissatisfied!

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Every single guest at our wedding was delighted by the wonderful music during the appetizer hour. We couldn't have been more happy with Mr. Jacobus perfomance.

Bradley Sent on 07/29/2014

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Brandt performed at our ceremony and he was absolutely amazing! My schedule was very tight months before the wedding with work and Brandt did a FaceTime with us so we could go over everything and pick which music he could perform and there wasn't anything that he couldn't do. Brandt met every single one of our expectations and even more. He arrived early and he was so great working with our DJ on when it was a good time for his shift to end and transition to the DJ's part of our wedding. I would absolutely refer Brandt to all of my friends and family and all of my friends's friends. His talent is a one of a kind that brings something special to your wedding or special event that money can't buy. I can't thank him enough for how absolutely amazing he was. After the wedding family couldn't stop talking about the acoustic guitarist who was playing during our ceremony. Everybody had nothing but amazing things to say about him. Thank you so much again Brandt!

Kristy Sent on 07/28/2014

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When my fiancé and I first met Brandt, we knew immediately that Brandt was our guitarist for our wedding day. Brandt was very accommodating to our needs and knew exactly what to play for us during our ceremony and cocktail hour. He really added the extra touch of romance and intimacy that we desired for our wedding, it truly was a beautiful day. We wouldn't have imagined it any differently. After our wedding our guests continued to compliment us on how amazing our ceremony and cocktail hour music was. Brandt's guitar playing really was perfection. Not only is he a great musician, but he was a great person to work with. He was very responsive, professional, and the service was amazing. I highly recommend Brandt's services for any event. You will not be disappointed.

Chris Sent on 06/24/2014

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Honestly, Jasmine and I can't be more appreciative for the opportunity to have Brandt play at our wedding. He was heaven sent. First off, he was so accommodating early on. He skyped with us, and even invited us to his home to do a personal audition for us. And he was so invested in making certain that we were happy with the musical selections he played, that he gave us multiple options, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the process. At the actual wedding, Brandt was the show stopper. The mood he set for the guests was out of a fairy tale. All our guests won't stop talking about "that guitar player" we had. He was tucked away in the corner, but his presence was felt!! It was like a romantic film setting at the house we got married at, and Brandt was the musical soundtrack. We also had him play at our cocktail hour, and he was AHMAZING!! We would have him work with us again in the near future, even if it's at our anniversary, or just a dinner party. He's the best, and we are grateful !!

Danielle Sent on 06/24/2014

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Brandts Spanish guitar at my wedding ceremony at Shutters on the Beach was absolutely phenomenal. He plays so beautifully, and is also a lovely person. I am so happy and highly recommend him.

Jessica Sent on 06/15/2014

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From the minute we first sat down with him to the wedding, working with Brandt was nothing but a pleasure. He is an amazing guitarist and really made our day special! We had him play our ceremony and cocktail hour and he came up with a beautiful and unique mix of music that really helped set the tone for the evening. We couldn't be more happy of choosing Brandt for our wedding - thank you for everything!

Holly Sent on 04/11/2014

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I have been meaning to sit an write a review for the great opportunity of having Brandt play at our wedding this past September:)

My husband proposed to me in South America while vacationing in Santiago. We decided to search for a guitarist that would share the passion and energy of music we heard while in Chile. We wanted an intimate but memorable guitarist to play at our ceremony and during our reception. Brandt made us feel special the very first time we met. He invited us to a private playing so we could get a sense of his style and music. We could have stayed all evening listening to him. He had wonderful recommendations for our day and even found us a DJ for other parts of our wedding. He visited the venue to ensure he would have everything we requested for our day. He arrived early, played brilliantly and the guests shared what a special touch the music was to our wedding.
We are hoping to see him play again and would recommend Brandt for any special occasion. He was a gift for us. Thank you!

Joe Sent on 03/24/2014

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Brandt is absolutely incredible. We were lucky enough to book him for our outdoor wedding and following cocktail hour last June and feel horrible its taken this long to write a review. He was very responsive to questions and suggestions via phone and email and most importantly, delivered a light's out performance at our wedding. He brought an amazing set up with him that synced with our wedding theme, played pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour and truly helped make the whole day amazing. If you need music for anything and he is available, BOOK BRANDT, can't recommend enough.

Jen Sent on 02/22/2014

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Brandt was AMAZING! If you're looking for romantic beautiful raw guitar talent! Brandt met with my fiancé (at the time) and I to decide on the perfect songs to walk down the isle. He even came up with something JUST FOR US as we gave him feedback as he played his guitar in his living room. Brandt was flexible and and very professional. He replies to emails, sometimes in a matter of minutes. We love Brandt! Thank you for making our wedding ceremony so special and memorable.

Tiffany Sent on 01/18/2014

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Brandt was so warm and professional from beginning to end! Our guests could not stop talking about him and his music! They plan to hire him for any parties they throw. He is so talented and extremely pleasant to work with. His music added so much to our ceremony and reception! He really sets the mood. I wasn't sure we needed live music, but once I heard him play, I knew we had to to have him at our wedding before he was ever done playing the first song. He also has great ideas if you don't know exactly what you want. Highest recommendation!

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Brandt was absolutely perfect for us. The quality of his work is beyond critique as far as I am concerned. He was perfect.

As important to me, Brandt was flexible and so easy to work with. Our wedding expanded from a courthouse event to a 50 person outdoor ceremony and sit down dinner within weeks of the event itself. We were so pre-occupied with planning everything that I didn't think I would be able to put in the time needed for selecting appropriate music. After sending Brandt the event outline, he was more than willing to do all of the planning and selection. We didn't do a thing and it turned out perfect. He is so easy to work with and his music attaches a beauty to the event that people feel. I recommend Brandt for anyone thinking of using his service.

Anna Sent on 01/02/2014

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Brandt was awesome!! He came highly recommended from friends and our wedding planner. My husband and I loved his music and knew we had to have him play at our wedding. He was perfect! ! We received so many compliments on his incredible performance! Highly recommend him! !! When we renew our vows, he will definitely be a part of that too!

Lauren Sent on 01/02/2014

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Brandt provided the music for my ceremony and cocktail hour and he was wonderful! Prior to the wedding, Brandt was easy to get ahold of and responsive. We spoke on the phone once to discuss the type of music we wanted, and my husband and I decided to trust Brandt to pick the songs and set the appropriate mood since he is the professional and knows best. And we were not disappointed! On the day of the wedding Brandt showed up early, and was a good sport since our bridal party was taking photos where we was supposed to set up, but he sat patiently. The music was amazing and we got a lot of compliments about the music from out family and friends.

Danielle Sent on 12/27/2013

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Having Brandt play at our wedding was one of the best decisions we could have made. He without question took on the challenge of picking out music to play during cocktail hour and while the guests were waiting.
He is able to play any piece that you like and is extremely flexible.
Brandt took the time to play pieces over the phone to ensure that even from a distance that I would like what I was going to hear the day of the wedding.
I am so happy that my husband and I stopped under the balcony after taking pictures to listen to him play for a moment. We were both instantly lost in the music and we are so thankful for the opportunity to have Brandt play for our guests.

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From the beginning of the planning to the wedding day, Brandt was a joy to work with. His music is fantastic and top quality. More importantly, he is one of the most professional people we have ever worked with. He really cared about making our wedding day special, and worked so hard on every single detail. We highly recommend him to anyone! Thank you so much Brandt!!

Matthew and Valeria Newcomer

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Our Wedding: June 9, 2013

We wanted our wedding to have an extra special musical touch instead of the usual wedding music played from a recording. When my mom and I first found Brandt online, his wonderful musical talents blew us away. Shortly after we set up an appointment to hear his exquisite music in person. The sound of music coming from his acoustic guitar brought instant tears to our eyes, it was so romantic and picturesque, we immediately visualized how wonderful or wedding ceremony would be; with these sounds in the air. Not only is Brandt’s music so amazing, he has a pronounced, calm personality that makes him so great at what he does. You can see that he really has a passion for his musical talents, and loves every minute of his work. Brandt, thank you so very much for making our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour extra special and unforgettable. Everyone that was at our wedding is still raving about the beautiful music played that day. You truly made our day unforgettable, and we highly recommend you and your music to anyone in search of a romantic style acoustic guitarist!

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Brandt performed during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at the Bel Air Bay Club in Los Angeles in April. During the week following our wedding everyone talked about how incredibly skilled he is! Aside from his amazing guitar talent, he is a total pleasure to work with. Wedding planning is really challenging, but he made the music selection process so easy.

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Brandt Jacobus provided beautiful, romantic Spanish Guitar entertainment at our wedding rehearsal dinner last month. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he was very professional and responsive to all of our needs for the event which made him easy to work with. In addition to all of this, Brandt is just a really nice guy. With enthusiasm, I highly recommend Brandt and look forward to working with him again!

Amber Sent on 03/23/2013

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Brant was awesome! We did all our coordination via phone and email. I requested a variation on a theme, a Spanish style (flamenco-ish) Here Comes the Bride. He was excited to do something a little different and sent me three different versions via email to choose from. I had been spending so much time working on contracts and coordinating details for the wedding that when I sat down and listened to the beautiful music that would walk me down the aisle (in exactly the style I had asked for), it hit me, his music took me into the moment and I was overwhelmed with tears of happiness! The day of the event, Brant was at our venue early and was dressed professionally, just like on his website. The ceremony music was fantastic, I wish I could have heard more of the pre-ceremony performance (I was tucked away in the bridal cottage). His music was beautiful, our guests thought it really complimented our Spanish style venue. Brant was great to work with from start to finish, I would definitely recommend him.

Kristy Sent on 03/10/2013

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Brandt was very professional and flexible with us in our planning. He made us feel extremely comfortable and made sure we liked our music selections by playing them for us personally. The music was beautiful and it added a romantic ambiance.His musci made our wedding day that much more special. I would definitely recommend him to anybody to who is looking for that extra romantic touch to their wedding.

Jon A. Sent on 01/20/2013

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Brandt exceeded our expectations. Brandt was both reliable and responsive to our requests every step of the way. He was incredibly flexible in learning the specific songs we wanted for our wedding ceremony and added a sense of intimacy to the event. We received many compliments for his music during out cocktail hour, with several of our guests asking if he had an album available. We were very pleased with his pricing, and honestly would expect to pay more for such quality and professionalism. We would absolutely recommend him for your wedding or next event.

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Brandt was a pleasure from the get go. He was extremely attentive to my inquiries. He was positive and reassuring to meet each of my requirements. Upon his arrival to my wedding he greeted us with a smile and great energy. All of my guests were gawking over is music. His passion exudes when he plays. He's both Romantic and elegant. Without a doubt in my mind I would hire him again for upcoming events. He is worth every penny! You won't disagree once you've experienced Brandt!

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We loved Brandt. Amazing musician and very easy to work with.

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Brandt went above and beyond! He even drove from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara to play for our wedding and cocktail hour. I got so many compliments on the Ambiance he created by my guests. We felt so honored to have him play for our wedding. It was extra special because I told Brandt I wanted to sing to my husband at the reception and he learned "At Last" in a Flamenco style. It was beautiful! He was so easy to contact, either email or text. I would definitely recommend him and feel so Blessed that I happened to find out about him online. I took a chance in hiring someone I virtually knew nothing about and I couldn't be any happier. Thank to Brandt!

Jonathan Sent on 11/05/2012

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My wife and I hired Brandt to perform several songs during our wedding service, and also for a portion of the reception and meal afterwards. Brandt was extremely flexible with our choice of venue--outdoors in a park on a hot day! He was able to provide us with a high-quality soundtrack for our day, and we *loved* his song suggestions. We are extremely satisfied with Brandt's work, and the level of care and concern that he showed when arranging the details in the several months before our wedding.

Bindi Sent on 10/19/2012

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When my husband and I began discussing the sort of music we wanted for our wedding ceremony, we knew we didn’t want something traditional like a string quartet. I had always envisioned something like Spanish guitar music but wasn’t sure if that would work at a wedding. We started our search and found some guitarist samples of “Canon in D” and thought – hey, this could work.

But then we found Brandt and wow! His sound was exactly what we were looking for! Not only is he an incredibly talented musician, but he is a pleasure to work with. During our meeting with him, he was very interested in learning about the type of ambience and energy we were hoping to achieve with the music and offered so many wonderful arrangements for us to choose from (many which we would not have thought to choose on our own but ended up being exactly what we had in mind).

On the day of the wedding, he arrived early and was setup well before our guests arrived. During the ceremony, his timing was perfect and the music was beyond beautiful. We would highly recommend Brandt for your wedding (or any occasion for that matter!)…in fact, if we ever need live music for another event, Brandt is at the very top of our list.

Lynda Sent on 09/27/2012

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A few months before the wedding, Brandt took the time to find out what we really wanted for our ceremony and even played his rendition of Canon in D so I could hear how it would sound. Of course, when I heard it as I walked down the aisle, it was beautiful and I got choked up. Between getting ready and photo-taking I didn't get to hear him play much, which is the downside of being the bride, but all our guests said he played beautifully and that it enhanced the theme of the wedding. I would definitely recommend Brandt to family and friends, in the hopes that I would be able to hear more of his guitar playing in the future!

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My husband and I had Brandt play at our outdoor beach wedding ceremony in malibu, and he was phenomenal. Seriously, if you are thinking of having a live musician or band for your ceremony or cocktail hour, I would highly recommend Brandt Jacobus. He is more than professional, extremely talented, and is very experienced in weddings/events.. not to mention all of my guests LOVED his music. He will work with you from the moment you contact you, up until the day of your wedding, and will even put together an amazing playlist for you. We are so happy we had him play at our wedding, it was perfect!!!!

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Our guests enjoyed listening to Brandt while they waited for our ceremony to start, during our ceremony and throughout the cocktail hour. Brandt provided the "something special" that everyone wants for their ceremony. We highly recommend him!

Sahar Sent on 03/14/2012

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We wanted something different for our wedding ceremony. We didn't want the traditional string quartet, so when we found Brandt Jacobus we were thrilled! Brandt is a super talented Guitarist. He really took care of all of our questions into consideration and put together an amazing ceremony for us! It was unique and different. He plays so beautifully! If it wasn't for Brandt, our Spanish Theme wouldn't have been able to carry itself out.

Brandt made our ceremony so romantic and he really set the tone and feel for our ceremony. I highly recommend Brandt because, not only does he play amazingly, he is really professional and most importantly. he knows about all his equipment and how to use it. I have come across several guitarists or string quartets that dont know a thing about how to set up their equipment or even how to position the speakers to get the best sounds. Brandt is amazing and there is no one like him anywhere! I'm glad we found him and I hope this review helps all you Brides/Grooms out there looking for a unique Guitarist in Los Angeles! He knows his stuff and he's just great! Very nice and down to earth!

Roberto Sent on 05/09/2011

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From the moment we saw Brandt's website and heard his sample clips we knew we wanted to have him play at our wedding. Brandt was very accommodating and attentive to what music we wanted, so much so that he even learned a couple of songs just for our ceremony. Brandt was one of the highlights on our special day; we received many great compliments regarding his professionalism and his beautiful playing. Brandt’s music and style was perfect for the occasion and we could not be more happy with how things turned out. Thank you Brandt for everything!

Brianna Sent on 05/04/2011

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Brandt provided the music for our wedding pre-seating, ceremony, and cocktail hour. He did a fantastic job! He was great at helping us to articulate what we wanted to hear in our music and then finding a style that matched it perfectly by varying songs, tempos, or even creating unique variations that were one-of-a-kind musical expressions. He was professional and helpful throughout the process and showed a true care for making our day special. After the big day, when we found out our videographer wasn't able to clearly pick up some of the music due to strong winds, Brandt saved the day by sending us a clip to be used. I would strongly recommend him!

Frank Sent on 05/03/2011

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Ever do something unique or special and have your own soundtrack playing in the back of your head? Well, thanks to Brandt, I didn't have to daydream to have the perfect soundtrack at my wedding. Even now, our wedding video not only looks great, but sounds great. His playing added to one of the best days of my life! Thanks Brandt!

Kevin Sent on 05/03/2011

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Brandt is a consummate professional in every sense. His guitar playing was beautiful and appropriate during the entire ceremony and post ceremony cocktail reception. We've had numerous comments from guests that were impressed with his guitar playing abilities and the ambiant sounds that were so soothing and soulful. He was easy to work with leading up to the hectic day and we didn't have to give it a second thought because he showed up early and was ready to go well before we needed him to be. We highly recommend him for any occasion and know that we'll have back for our next event:) Thanks Brandt for making our special day extraordinary! Kevin & Nora

Shannon Sent on 05/02/2011

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Brandt Jacobus is absolutely fabulous. He played all of the music for our wedding ceremony and was an instrumental part in making our special day perfect. He was very professional and easy to work with. He really took the hassle out of trying to coordinate the ceremony music and allowed me the freedom to have one less thing to worry about. He is truly talented and is five stars all the way around.

Audra Sent on 01/19/2016

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Brandt's is a name you must know if you want personalized, heartfelt, moving and overall beautiful live music for your event. As Brandt told my fiancee and me he would, he read the energy and interest of the crowd to keep the group energized, engaged and captivated at all the right moments. Despite an unusually and unwelcome cold snap, Brandt performed for our outdoor wedding ceremony and then smoothly transitioned inside for cocktail hour. He is a delight to work with and we intend to use him again at every occasion where it would be appropriate. It was challenging to choose many of the details of our wedding but the choice of Brandt is one we would make every time. He adds a touch of magic.

Margot Sent on 03/25/2015

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Professional and Entertaining

Brandt helped us at an event at the Long beach Convention Center March 12, 2015. He was very professional, came early to set up, and gave a very entertaining and appropriate performance.
I would recommend him wholeheartedly

User1759999 Sent on 08/09/2014

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we hire Brandt for our wedding.. everyon at my wedding was tellling me how wonderful he was .. his music created a romantic ambience.. I never regreated hiring Brandt .. the only thing i regreted is not hiring him and his band for the whole night ..

Liz Sent on 07/23/2015

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I was looking to have a classical guitarist play at our wedding ceremony. I cried when I heard Brandt's sample music online and knew he would be perfect for us. He is very sweet and easy to work with, and he always responded quickly to any questions or emails. I loved that he played music options over the phone for me, because really who has time to meet with more people while planning a wedding?! His playing is flawless and is a beautiful representation of what it will sound like the day of. I had to change my location last minute to an outdoor venue, and he was very flexible and even provided some of the needed equipment. The day of, he showed up to my Palisades venue, played beautifully, and left with no hitches. We were so happy and would hire him again. I feel confident he could play most anything requested and would create a beautiful rendition.

Regina Sent on 10/10/2013

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Brandt was very professional and played beautiful music at the ceremony and upbeat gypsy king style at cocktail hour. He was very helpful with song selections. My guests loved the music at cocktail hour which he performed with his percussionist! Flexibility with finding a date to meet was a little difficult because both of our busy schedules conflicted.

Tamela Sent on 11/05/2018

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Brandt was a pleasure to work with!

Our wedding venue had a rustic, vintage feel and so hiring a Spanish guitarist for the ceremony and cocktail hour was a perfect touch. Brandt is personable and has a willingness to collaborate on providing the best music for our event. I did suggest some songs we would like when our guests arrive at our venue and he felt he knew the tone needed for a wedding so I conceded to his guidance. His guitar playing was fitting for the outdoor ceremony and then followed by an outdoor cocktail hour. If anything, I would have wanted maybe more of a presence from his music to exhibit his talents instead of more of a background sound. But he was appropriate for allowing guests to converse by not overpowering the event. Brandt was on time and set up and was ready which we appreciated. Brandt definitely played a role in creating a beautiful wedding day!

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