Acoustic Guitar
for Elegant
Weddings & Events

Now booking in NY, NJ, CT & beyond

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From unforgettable beginnings to elegant celebrations…

Imagine walking down the aisle to your favorite childhood Disney song, or welcoming your guests to an elegant cocktail hour with music that sets the mood you’ve always dreamed of. With my versatile repertoire and ability to learn special requests, I bring your vision to life through live guitar. Couples, companies, and hosts across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have trusted me to create the soundtrack for their most meaningful occasions. From romantic ceremonies to high-end corporate events and private parties, I tailor the music to your style—leaving you and your guests with lasting memories.

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SERVICES

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Whether you're planning a romantic wedding, a high-end corporate function, or an unforgettable private event, Austin brings the perfect soundtrack to elevate every moment. With a polished sound, professional presence, and a setlist tailored to your vision, each performance is designed to impress and connect.

Explore each service below to learn more…

WEDDINGS
CORPORATE EVENTS
PRIVATE PARTIES

  • “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. His presence and performance truly elevated the entire atmosphere. I’d hire him ten times over.

    - Devon D

  • “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!!)
    -Maddy M

  • “We couldn’t be happier with our decision to book Austin!”
    Not only is he an incredibly talented classical guitarist, but he also went above and beyond by learning the specific songs that we wanted for our special day. Austin provided everything we needed, including the sound system and microphone for the ceremony. He even brought his own power source!
    - Chris A

  • “We 100% recommend Austin!”
    Austin was recommended to us as a preferred musician of The Garrison and we are so glad we went with him! After checking out his site and listening to him play, I was immediately sold. He is an excellent guitar player. His repertoire of songs is so big that he can play to whatever your preference may be.
    - Danny M

PRESS/AWARDS

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INQUIRE
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Austin Charnis is an award-winning classical acoustic guitarist in the Hudson Valley, NY. He specializes in providing live music for wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and professional entertainment for formal and corporate events. His service area includes New York City, upstate New York, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, Hudson Valley, New Jersey, Connecticut and everything in between. In addition to his diverse repertoire of songs for weddings and events, he also learns special requests for wedding ceremonies, and can put together the perfect soundtrack for any occasion.

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ABOUT AUSTIN

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Email
austin.charnis@gmail.com