Classical Guitar is a unique and well sought after talent, but there are few people that can play at a professional level. The music is great for many varying venues, including: parties, weddings, restaurants, and more.
Noah Weig-Pickering is a graduate from the Bolton Guitar Studies Program at the University of Arizona, and has been playing classical guitar for ~13 years. He has also been a top finalist in multiple national competitions, including the Sierra Nevada Competition (2019), the Sholin Competition (2017), and won the Wolfe Competition (2016). In addition, Noah has worked with numerous world renowned guitarists including: Marcin Dylla, Soloduo, David Russell, and many more.
Noah was a fantastic addition to our event. His beautiful playing just added the extra something special. Our guests all loved his excellent playing and great repertoire. Definitely recommend him for your event. We hope to have him play for us again.
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Needed a sound system—people could not hear as well
We had Noah play classical guitar at our wedding in Tucson and it was just what we wanted.
Noah definitely brought our small birthday party dinner to a new level! With mutual respect during COVID, our outdoor backyard event was very special. All the guests agreed. Noah arrived on time, presented himself professionally, played BEAUTIFULLY, engaged us a few times with interesting details about his guitar, his musical journey. Communication for the booking was clear, timely. Would absolutely hire again hands down. Thanks, Noah.
Noah was an excellent choice the 89th birthday celebration of my husband. His was the only response with a specific comment that stated he would be honored to provide entertainment for an elder gentlemen who also had undergone chemotherapy for Stage 4 Lymphoma. Noah arrived at the appointed 2:00 time promptly, and was meticulously dressed for the occasion. He set up quickly and was performing within minutes on the beautiful outdoor patio with weather made to order. Noah interacted fabulously with the guests as he played, and was at no time intrusive. He performed professionally, adjusting volume as needed perfectly. The 70 or so attendees ranged from college age to retired professionals. They all enjoyed his performance. When his two hours was up, we never felt a rush to leave from Noah, so we believed his time was truly our time. There is no hesitation to recommend this young man for any type for engagement, be it simply background music, or solo performance, as his skill level with his instrument is phenomenal.
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A fantastic guitarist. Everyone loved him . Tons of compliments about his skills as a guitarist as well as his music choices and he has a great sweet personality. Thanks !We recommend him to anyone !!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I gave Noah two instructions. 1. The address of where to go 2. The song I wanted to walk down the isle to. We actually had a phone conversation about this becuase I asked him to come a lilttle early to try to coordinate with my stepdad so they could play it together (my stepdad is a musician). Days before the wedding I texted him to confirm the appt. He then asked for the address. Then minutes before I had to walk down the isle he asked me for the song. Seriously??? What if I had asked for a song he didn't know. I literally gave Noah two instructions and he didn't know either.
We would hire Refined Music for Solo Guitar again in a heartbeat...absolutely perfect for my son's wedding. Very highly recommended!!
We have used Noah for several grand opening events and he is always magnificent! I would highly recommend him. He is easy to work with, flexible and very talented.
Noah does not disappoint when he performs. We have used him for several corporate events and he is fantastic! Adds so much to the vibe and ambiance in the room.
Noah’s performance of classical guitar selections was perfect for our memorial event.
Noah was the perfect entertainment for our event. Beautiful music for the evening.
Thank you for making our event so special. We loved working with you. You will have a long and storied career in music!
Wonderful experience with Noah. Guests loved his music and his very pleasant demeanor. We would invite him again and recommend him to anyone.
Noah is absolutely awesome. This is the second time I’ve had him at an event. Guests love him.
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Noah is very talented and provided the perfect music for our patio party. He showed up on time, prepared and was very nice. I would definitely hire him again.
Noah was a delight! Beautiful music and guests loved it.
Noah did a great job playing background music for our dinner party fundraiser evening. We all appreciate you Noah!
Thank you,
Bob Jackson
Noah was exactly the classical guitarist what we were hoping for when we were planning our cocktail party. He is professional, responded to our emails promptly and showed up on time. Best of all, Noah plays the guitar beautifully! I highly recommend him.
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I hired Noah to go to my parents house to play for them for an hour for my mom's 80th birthday. He was wonderful and they loved it!!
Noah was the perfect choice for our event. Beautiful music and very professional. We would absolutely book him again.
Excellent musician that had a wonderful Classical selection and very professional in his presence. I would use him again and all 40 of our friends loved his playing.
Very pleasant and accomplisht young man. Very pleased with his performance!
Price Range: $200/ first hour, additional hours negotiable
The classical guitar is a quiet instrument (much more quiet than the sound of an electric guitar) and is typically better for professional or intimate settings/ gatherings. When I tell people that I am a classical guitarist, I've had responses as wild as, "Oh, so you play the classics? Like classic rock, right?"
To straighten this misconception out, although I enjoy playing other genres in my free time, I perform music typically ranging from the 17th century through the 21st.
Classical music as a genre is very broad, and encompasses the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Eras of music, and additionally includes 20th century experimental music with atonalism. The cultural styles are incredibly vast as well, encompassing composers from Germany, Spain, France, Brazil, Argentina, and many other countries.
In short, do not expect some simple singing accompanied by light strums on the acoustic guitar. I believe the classical guitar is one of the most beautiful instruments, and I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Noah Weig-Pickering is a graduate from University of Arizona, and a student of Tom Patterson's in the Bolton Guitar Studies Program; he holds a BA in Classical Guitar Performance and a Minor in East Asian Studies.
Mr. Weig-Pickering started playing guitar when he was in 6th grade at the Albuquerque Academy, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, under the tutelage of Mickey Jones and Jeremy Mayne. Throughout his high school career at Albuquerque Academy, he was blessed with many opportunities ranging from being a part of the Austin Pictures Festival and playing on the Austin City Limits Stage, to even participating in a world premier of one of Roland Dyens' compositions, "Carillons", as part of the New Mexico Classical Guitar Summer Festival. As a member of the Albuquerque Academy Honor Guitar Quartet from (phone number hidden)4, he was able to open concerts for internationally renowned artists such as: The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and Soloduo. Additional key artists who worked with Weig-Pickering throughout his high school career include: Martha Masters, Vladimir Gorbach, Ben Verdery, and many others.
Attending the University of Arizona allowed Noah Weig-Pickering to grow immensely as a musician. Over his undergraduate career, he had incredible opportunities to work with, and soak in musical ideas from amazing artists such as: Sergio and Odier Assad, David Russell, Judicaël Perroy, Marcin Dylla, Zoran Dukic, Lorenzo Micheli, Mateo Mela, Beijing Guitar Duo and many others. The summer of 2017, Weig-Pickering traveled to Quebec, Canada for a Classical Guitar Festival and was able to work with Alvaro Pierri, Patrick Roux, Bruce Holzman, and others. Over the years, he has had given multiple performances, with the largest audience being ~2,500 people at the UA Science Lecture Series. Recently In 2019, he placed 3rd in the Sierra Nevada Guitar Competition.
Currently, Noah Weig-Pickering spends his time teaching privately, as well as teaching at the Satori Charter School and Tucson Youth Music Center. Additionally, he interns at the Jeffery Haskell Recording Studio at the Universty of Arizona, and is improving his audio engineering/ sound production skills.
In his free time, he enjoys composing (classical and contemporary music), staying active (hiking, soccer, etc.), and spending time with friends.
"I am beyond thankful for all my experiences and opportunities throughout my Classical Guitar career. Everyday I strive to be better at the guitar, to be a better overall musician, and to be a better person. I never want to reach a point in my life where I am complacent with how things are, and my biggest aspiration is to continue to strive for never-ending improvement." - Noah Weig-Pickering
I prefer playing on my concert guitar whenever possible, but if there are a large number of guests at your event, I do have a second classical guitar with a pickup and amplifier to make sure the sound projects enough.
| May 13, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
| May 06, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
| April 16, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 10, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| October 16, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| May 18, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 21, 2020 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 01, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
| November 30, 2019 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| October 19, 2019 • 9:00am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 12, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 10, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| August 15, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| May 05, 2019 • 10:30am - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| February 23, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| February 20, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| February 10, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| January 30, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| January 19, 2019 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
| November 09, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| November 04, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
| October 18, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Corporate Event |
| August 20, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
| April 20, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| February 17, 2018 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| December 14, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
| October 14, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Grand Opening |
| August 29, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| May 06, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
Many people (non-exclusive to artists) have influenced me throughout my life in many ways, but I will keep the list limited to select musical artists, since I feel I am unable to properly list all of my influences.
~Johann Sebastian Bach~
Classical Artists:
Sergio Assad
Lorenzo Micheli
David Russell
Roland Dyens
Judicaël Perroy
Non-Classical Artists:
Queen
The Beatles
Led Zeppelin
Jimi Hendrix
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