Austin Charnis Guitar

Category: Live Solo Performer

Type: Solo instrumentalist

Genres: Americana

  • Blues
  • Classical
  • Country/Folk
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • Reggae
  • Rock
  • Scottish or Irish
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About Austin Charnis Guitar

Austin Charnis

Classical Guitarist

Austin Charnis is a classical guitarist from Hudson Valley, NY. He specializes in providing both traditional and contemporary music in any style for wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and micro-reception. He has a robust song list to choose from, and can learn special requests on demand. Austin provides all of his own professional grade music equipment, and can provide ceremony sound services/microphones for your officiant, vows and readings.

After 13+ years performing in just about every venue and scenario you can imagine, Austin has mastered the craft of delivering services of the highest quality for any occasion. Austin is not just a wedding musician, but also a professional planner who takes details very seriously. His thoughtful process involves understanding the needs of each couple he works with, and matching their unique vision with music that is special, meaningful and unforgettable. His melodies will set the perfect tone for your special day.

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Services

Services

  • Ceremony microphones and sound
  • Hear us live
  • Learning new songs
  • Master of ceremonies
  • Multiple location support
  • Music during breaks
  • Sound system capability audience <300 -
  • Sound system capability audience >300

Musical genres

  • Americana
  • Blues
  • Classical
  • Country/Folk
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • Reggae
  • Rock
  • Scottish or Irish

Event types

  • After party
  • Baraat
  • Cocktail hour
  • Couples luncheon
  • Elopement
  • Engagement party
  • Farewell brunch
  • Other
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding shower
  • Welcome party

Reviews

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  • Incredible performer, great flexibility!

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    Maddy M.Jun 11

    Austin was absolutely amazing! We hired him about a month out from the wedding after our previous guitarist cancelled on us. Despite how last-minute it was, he dove in head-first, learning the music we needed him to learn, accommodating our requests, and being flexible with our questions and changes. The music itself was played so beautifully (it brought my now-husband who never cries to tears!!) and perfectly, it felt like we hired him a year out as opposed to only a month. Thank you, Austin, for stepping in when we needed you and helping make our ceremony that much more special!

    Response from vendorJun 12, 2025
    Thank you so much, Maddy! It was a pleasure to work with you and it was so fun learning "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" which has quickly become one of my favorite songs to play :). Your ceremony was absolutely beautiful and it was an honor to be a part of it. Wishing you all the best!!
  • Amazing Guitarist

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    Derrick L.Jun 2, 2025

    Austin is amazing at the classical guitar! The ambiance he creates is perfect for weddings, or private events to create romance and class. As a guitar enthusiast I'm super impressed by how good his technique is and he can play some really difficult music, but make it sound elegant and easy. Would 100% recommend!

  • 10/10 would recommend to a friend

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    Devon D.May 27, 2025

    Austin was hands-down the best vendor to work with from start to finish. He was incredibly professional, responsive, and organized, which gave us so much peace of mind throughout the planning process. He took the time to meet with us whenever we needed and offered thoughtful guidance and suggestions for our song selections, which made everything feel personal and would reassure any nervous wedding planning anxieties. He played for both our ceremony and cocktail hour, and everything went off flawlessly. He got everything ready to go without needing or asking anything of us. We used his microphones and amplifiers, and the sound quality was outstanding. His presence and performance truly elevated the entire atmosphere. I’d hire him ten times over. He’s that special wow factor that helped make our wedding feel truly magical.

    Response from vendorMay 31, 2025
    Devon! Thank you SO much. This review made my year :). It was an absolute pleasure working with you and Matt, and I'm thrilled that you and your guests were happy with the music and sound! Wishing you all the best in this next chapter together!!!
  • Lovely music for our son's wedding

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    David D.May 26, 2025

    We hired Austin for our son's wedding welcome party at Blooming Hill Farm in the Hudson Valley. His playing is superb, and our guests commented on the lovely atmosphere he created. His repertoire is very impressive. We requested jazz and classical to create the atmosphere we wanted, but he is such an accomplished musician that he can play a stunning variety of genres equally well, including rock and pop. In addition to all of this, he is an incredibly nice person who understood exactly what we wanted, and it was a pleasure to work with him.

    Response from vendorMay 31, 2025
    Thanks so much, David. I'm so glad you were happy with the variety of music I played. It was a pleasure working with you and I wish you all the best!

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