ACOUSTIC GUITARIST FOR WEDDINGS AND EVENTS

Austin Charnis, Classical and Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitarist

Serving New York, New Jersey, Connecticut ⋅ Worldwide

Imagine walking down the aisle to a song that feels uniquely yours. A beloved Disney melody from childhood or the romantic sound of Spanish guitar drifting through your ceremony. Picture your guests mingling at cocktail hour, surrounded by music that feels elegant, effortless, and deeply personal.

I’m Austin Charnis, and I craft refined, meaningful soundscapes for weddings, parties, and events for clients and couples who refuse to settle for ordinary. Your event deserves music that captures emotion without distraction. A soundtrack that feels effortless, refined, and entirely your own.

Authentic. Intentional. Unforgettable.

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Elegant live music designed to elevate your most meaningful moments.

With over 500 five-star reviews, national awards from The Knot, WeddingWire, and Zola, and trusted relationships at esteemed venues like The Garrison Golf Club and Tappan Hill Mansion, I take pride in offering smooth planning, impeccable sound, and a polished performance . My goal is simple: to make your day feel effortless, elevated, and unforgettable for you and your guests.

My couples and clients come to me because they want music that reflects their taste, their story, and the feeling they want their guests to carry with them. Whether it’s a luxury wedding, an intimate dinner, or an elegant private gathering, I shape classical, Latin, and contemporary arrangements into an atmosphere that supports the moment without overshadowing it.

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DEFINING YOUR MOST MEANINGFUL MOMENTS

“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

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Meet Your Musician

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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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