John P. Martinez Guitarist Extrordinaire

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From "Bach to Rock" Guitar Music For All Occasions!

General Info

Music for me is simply a life-long love! My very first gig was when I was 10 years old playing drums in my brothers band jamming out to Ventures and basically surfer music. I started playing guitar when I was 8 years old and eventually moved on from Ventures music to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, CSN, Allman Brothers, and then finally to Al Di Meola and Larry Carlton and so many others. I felt compelled to learn more about music and graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Classical Guitar Performance degree in 1986. I moved to Hollywood to attend Musician's Institute and the Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT). I Graduated in 1987. GIT is like a business vocational institute for musicians and it was fantastic. I got to meet and attend performances from many of my guitar idols and in some cases I got to play with them, too. Over the years I have performed at the Tennessee Inaugural Ball in 1998 for Bill Clinton's second inauguration plus TV, radio, studio, night clubs, hotel gigs, private parties, weddings & receptions, arts & crafts fairs, art gallery openings, business functions, etc., etc. My solo guitar and vocal performance includes Contemporary Acoustic Guitar, Core Classical Guitar from Renaissance & Baroque to Spanish Romantic to Contemporary arrangements of Classic Rock tunes, Jazz & Jazz Fusion plus excellent vocal music including Beatles, Crosby, Stills & Nash, James Taylor to Garth Brookes & Keith Urban plus numerous light romantic tunes.

Email

Email Business

Extra Phones

Office: (505) 293-2508

Services/Products

*Anniversaries* *Awards Nights* *Banquets* *Birthday Parties* *Celebrations* *Christmas Parties* *Clubs* *Cocktail Parties* *Community Events* *Conventions* *Corporate Functions* *Dinner* *Dances* *Events* *Family Reunions* *Festivals* *Fund Raisers* *Graduation Parties* *Grand Openings* *Guitar Lessons* *Halloween Parties* *Holiday Parties* *Children's Birthday Parties* *New Year's Eve Parties* *Picnic* *Private Parties* *Restaurants* *School Assemblies* *Weddings* *Wedding Ceremonies* *Wedding Cocktail Hours* *Wedding Receptions*

Brands

All Brands Of Music Styles

Payment method

check, cash, amex, discover, debit, visa, mastercard

Neighborhood

Glenwood Hills South Casa Grande

Amenities

I will travel up to 150 miles outside of Albuquerque for your event.

Accreditation

insured

Associations

YP.COM, YP MOBILE

Categories

Bands & Orchestras, Entertainment Agencies & Bureaus, Family & Business Entertainers, Music Instruction-Instrumental, Musicians, Wedding Music & Entertainment, Wedding Supplies & Services

Other Information

Parking: On Site

Reviews

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Christian P.

04/20/2016

Overall

John is - without question - the finest guitarist in Albuquerque! I've used him on multiple occasions and he's always entertaining. He can play ANYTHING and his passion shows in his music. Book him and you'll be glad you did. Be sure to tell him I sent you.

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John M.

02/26/2015

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John Martinez is arguably the finest guitarist and vocalist in ABQ. His repertoire including Classical, Flamenco, Jazz, Blues, Standards and straight up Rock 'n Roll is impressive and allows total flexibility in tailoring certain styles and genres to an audience both during the same event and in other events. He can play as a solo act or with any band in the area depending on the style of music required by the venue and audience. I have employed his services for many events of all types during the past four years. Musicians work easily with him...he can play as lead or rhythm and add vocals and harmony to enhance the musical experience as needed. I cannot recommend John highly enough for any event.

Event: 09/07/13 Event: Corporate Event Reviewed On: 09/12/2013

Thanks & Great Job, Marty

claimed iconBusiness Response02/26/2015

Hey Marty Performing for your functions has always been fun and exciting. I can't thank you enough for this awesome review!!!!!! John P. Martinez

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Details

Phone: (505) 239-2154

Address: 13104 Mountain Shadow Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111