Louise is a world renowned classical guitarist with over twenty five years of performing experience. Her repertoire is an eclectic mix of Classical and Latin music which spans many centuries from the ancient to the modern. Her emotionally and technically precise performances have enchanted diverse audiences around the world. She holds a Bachelor of Music honours degree from the prestigious Royal College of Music in London and teaches at The VSO School of Music.
In addition to solo guitar performances she also performs as part of the classical duo ‘Sequoia’ with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra violinist Jennie Press.
Louise is the ultimate professional. Extremely talented. We were blessed to have her participate in one of the most important days of our lives.
I highly recommend Louise. She played at my mom’s birthday party and everybody loved her. She is a very talented musician and was beautifully gracious in her presence and all communication. She brought both an elegant and fun element to the evening.
Louise did a fantastic job at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. When our musician cancelled very close to our event she was available and an absolute life saver. The music was perfect and she was very kind and professional throughout. Would love to book her again for another party, and she’d be perfect for any wedding looking for lovely background music for the event.
Response from Louise Southwood...Classical Guitarist:
Thank you Emma! It was an absolute pleasure to play for your wedding and I am so glad that I was available. The venue was stunning and it was a treat to perform in such a beautiful setting.
I would be delighted to be part of another of your special occasions in the future so let’s keep in touch.
All the best
Louise
Louise played at my daughter’s bridal shower. The music was perfect for the event and Louise was very accommodating with pausing for toasts and games. We received numerous compliments on how wonderfully she played and how much she added to the event.
Louise did a great job, she is punctual and very friendly. She interacted well with my staff and customers and the music volume was at the perfect level to provide a nice ambiance which was the intent.
Response from Louise Southwood...Classical Guitarist:
Thanks for your kind words Kevin. I thoroughly enjoyed playing for your event and meeting some of your lovely staff…
I will look forward to working again with you in December!
An exceptional complement to our annual garden BBQ. I have nothing but positive things to say about every aspect of our experience with Louise Southwood. From beginning to end.
Response from Louise Southwood...Classical Guitarist:
Thank you so much for your kind words Andrew. I thoroughly enjoyed playing for you and your guests at the weekend.
I hope we can connect again in the future! Best wishes…
Louise was a pivotal part of the proposal - thank you for your help!
Response from Louise Southwood...Classical Guitarist:
Hi Michael,
It was a pleasure to play for your proposal to Danielle and I thoroughly enjoyed your song selections.
Have fun planning your wedding and let me know if you would like a classical guitarist to play for the ceremony!
Best wishes,
Louise
We have received many compliments on Louise's music and the ambiance it creates. "I felt like I was in a Hallmark Christmas movie."
Response from Louise Southwood...Classical Guitarist:
Natasha,
Thanks so much for your kind words...I am so glad that my music is helping people feel festive!
I look forward to my next Christmas event for you next week...
Best wishes,
Louise
Louise did a great job! It was the perfect addition to our Christmas dinner party. Thank you!
Louise was a pleasure to work with. She is well organized, personable and her music is lovely.
Louise played for community members attending our Annual General Meeting. As an event open to the public, it can be tricky to find an instrument/genre of music that pleases everyone. However, Louise's talent and breadth of specializations made for music that appealed to ALL of our attendees. Our guests made frequent comments on how much they enjoyed Louise's music. Thank you, Louise, for tying our AGM together with your incredible talent! We hope to have you share your gift with us at future events.
Response from Louise Southwood...Classical Guitarist:
Hi Amira,
Thanks so much for your complimentary words and I am so pleased that your attendees enjoyed the music.
I also look forward to working with you for future events.
Best,
Louise
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Louise was incredibly talented! She played throughout our event and had a large repertoire of music to draw from. She was enjoyed by all at the party without overtaking the scene. She treated us with beautiful background music for our outdoor garden birthday celebration, which was appreciated by all ages and music tastes. I would recommend her for any event and hope to connect with her again in the future. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us.
Response from Louise Southwood...Classical Guitarist:
Hi Jackie,
Thanks so much for your generous words. I thoroughly enjoyed playing for your birthday party yesterday...not only were your guests appreciative but the settting was stunning!
Birthday wishes
Louise
The music Louise provided at our recent networking mixer was amazing! It greatly enhanced our event. I would highly recommend Louise. She has an extensive repertoire you can choose from. The Spanish/Latin music she selected for our event was great and quite a few attendees commented on how much they enjoyed it.
Response from Louise Southwood...Classical Guitarist:
Hi Robin,
Thanks so much for your complimentary words! I thoroughly enjoyed playing for your event and hope we can work together again in the future.
Best wishes,
Louise
Louise is a professional, played great songs and entertained my guests.
I was impressed beyond measure at her skill. Her music livened up my party, and made for great conversation. We really enjoyed meeting this lovely woman.
Response from Louise Southwood...Classical Guitarist:
Hi Tara,
Thanks so much for such a great review! It was an absolute pleasure to play for you and your guests in your beautiful home. Please say hello to your mum!
All the best,
Louise
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
My music can be relaxing or upbeat depending on the atmosphere desired.
More upbeat Latin repertoire is ideal for pre dinner cocktails and my more relaxing Classical repertoire creates an ideal soundscape for dinners.
British guitarist Louise Southwood is a passionate musician with an eclectic repertoire of Classical and Latin music which spans many centuries…from the ancient to the modern. Her technically and emotionally precise performances have enchanted a diverse audience around the world.
Louise holds a Bachelor of Music honours degree from the prestigious Royal College of Music in London where she started her career, and since then has taught and performed in several continents whilst recording two CDs. She is now based in Vancouver where she teaches at The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music.
In addition to solo concerts and background music for weddings and corporate events, Louise performs in the classical duo ‘Sequoia’ with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra violinist Jennie Press. This stunning combination of guitar and violin is a favorite amongst audiences.
“She is a very fine guitarist”
Andrew York, Grammy Award winning guitarist/composer
A chair without arms near a power source for my amplifier
| April 27, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 15, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 02, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 25, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Bridal Shower |
| September 23, 2022 • 11:00am - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 22, 2022 • 11:00am - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 23, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | House Party |
| June 19, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 03, 2021 • 5:30pm - 5:45pm | Surprise |
| December 03, 2020 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 13, 2019 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
| December 07, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
| December 02, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
| April 02, 2019 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| December 06, 2018 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
| September 24, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| August 25, 2018 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
| August 13, 2018 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Sporting Event |
| July 29, 2018 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| January 14, 2018 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | House Party |
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A chair without arms near to a power source for my amplifier
If event is outside then suitable cover for protection from all types of weather (sun, rain etc)
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