Guitar in many styles and for all occasions. I can provide solo amplified or un-amplified classical guitar, pop/rock/jazz electric guitar, and guitar/voice should that be desired. I've received my M.M. and B.M. from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, and have diverse experience performing in a variety of contexts, from solo classical guitar; guitar ensemble performances; chamber music performances; rock groups; jazz and jazz fusion; renaissance lute in the continuo section of Eastman’s Collegium Musicum; and klezmer groups. I currently live in Portland, ME, where I collaborate with my wife, who is a sing-songwriter.
David Keezing provided his classical guitar repertory to warm up a recent reception at the PMA , and was a pleasure to work with. He was easy to communicate with, prompt with set-up, and his music provided just what we needed. I definitely recommend you consider him!
David was the best addition to our intimate elopement. He was super responsive between the time we booked him and the day of our ceremony. We requested 3-6 songs to be played at our ceremony and he played them wonderfully. We would definitely book him again!
He and his wife are the nicest people
Music was excellent! Such a talented musician. All our guests commented.
Couldn’t ask for an easier person to work with. Much appreciated. Thank you, Dave!
David was professional and did a wonderful job. Our guests greatly enjoyed his classical guitar entertainment. He was a wonderful guest, and a great addition to our Fundraiser known as Tour de Champagne. Thank you for helping to make our fundraiser a great one David! I would recommend David, and hope to have him back at the Barnes Hiscock Mansion for both private and fundraising events!
Price Range: $150 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Solo classical guitar: I can provide amplification if the venue or setting requires it. My standard repertoire includes baroque, classical, and romantic period music (i.e. Bach, Scarlatti, Sor, Carcassi, Mertz, etc.), as well as arrangements of more contemporary music that I choose based on the recommendations and interests of the client.
Electric guitar and guitar/voice: I can provide electric guitar arrangements of jazz standards as well as contemporary and pop songs. If desired, I also perform with a vocalist and can provide guitar and voice at your function.
David has experience performing in a variety of contexts, from solo classical guitar concerts throughout the eastern United States, Europe, and the Balkans; guitar ensemble performances, including a performance of Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint in Kilbourn Hall for the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival; chamber music; rock groups; jazz and jazz fusion; reggae; and renaissance lute in the continuo section of Eastman School of Music's Collegium Musicum. David gigs in and around Portland, ME, where he lives and collaborates with his wife, April, who is a singer-songwriter.
David has 10 years of teaching experience working with students in a variety of styles and many different backgrounds and levels. As a teacher, he currently teaches for the Meridee Winters School of Music in Ardmore, PA, and privately over Zoom. David has also taught guitar classes and coached rock bands and ensembles at Appel Farm Arts Camp in Elmer, NJ, where he was the director of the Music Department for several years.
David received his B.M. and M.M. in guitar performance at the Eastman School of Music, studying under guitarist and pedagogue Nicholas Goluses. David has also studied jazz guitar under Bob Sneider at Eastman and Rich Goldstein at The Hartt School, performance practice and lute under Paul O’Dette, and has studied contemporary guitar techniques under Dominic Frasca at The Monkey in NYC.
I can provide amplification and a PA for vocals, though if the venue has a PA system, that would be preferable. Beyond that, I would need a chair.
| November 06, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| October 24, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 18, 2021 • 7:00am - 9:30am | Dinner Party |
| June 15, 2019 • 9:30pm - 10:15pm | Personal Occasion |
| September 29, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 17, 2016 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Fundraiser |
J.K. Mertz:"An Malvina"
J.S. Bach:"Prelude, Fugue, and Allegro"
F. Sor:"20 Studies for Guitar"
M. Carcassi:"25 Studies, Op. 6"
T. Takemitsu: "Over the Rainbow"
The Beatles: "Here, There, and Everywhere," "Yesterday," "Michelle," "Blackbird"
Standards: "While We're Young," "Days of Wine and Roses," "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face," "Misty," "It's Only A Paper Moon"
David Russell, Andres Segovia, Manuel Barrueco, Julian Bream, Joe Pass, Nels Cline, The Beatles
PA system and microphone
Chair or piano bench
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