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Hire a Detroit Classical Guitarist – Professional Live Music

Looking for exceptional Detroit classical guitar performances? Steven Dearing brings over 30 years of professional experience to weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings throughout Metro Detroit.

Why Choose Classical Guitar for Your Event?

The classical guitar is known as the mini orchestra of stringed instruments. Unlike other guitar styles, the classical guitar is a “one man band” that has a complete sound because the player is doing both the melody and accompanying himself, akin to a classical pianist. The classical guitar is intimate in sound quality and is portable, allowing it to be played in almost any situation.

If you are considering having live music at an event you are planning, consider the Detroit classical guitar expertise of Steven Dearing. It sounds less “stuffy” than an organ at a church or a memorial service, can fit into a corner of a private room at a fine establishment, doesn’t need tuning by a costly piano technician and sounds just as full without being overbearing.

Professional Detroit Classical Guitar Experience

Steven has been performing professionally for almost thirty years as both a soloist and as a member of the award winning Dearing Concert Duo. As one of Detroit’s premier classical guitarists, he has performed at weddings, memorial services, church services, private parties, and concert halls in Metro Detroit, Windsor, and the United Kingdom.

Notable Performances Include:

• Guest soloist for the Concerto de Aranjuez with the Grosse Pointe Symphony
• Guest soloist with the Livonia Symphony Orchestra
• Two Vivaldi Concerti with the Windsor Symphony
• Performance at the Organization of American States Summit
• Concert at the Cheltenham International Music Festival in the UK

Preferred Vendor at Premier Metro Detroit Venues

Locally, Steven and his wife find themselves on the preferred vendor lists at venues such as:

• The Henry Ford
• The Meadow Brook Mansion
• The Sacred Heart Academy
• The Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Together they have performed at hundreds of weddings and private parties throughout the metro Detroit region. (See DearingConcertDuo.com for more info on our joint performances)

What Music Can Steven Play?

Steven has accrued a repertoire of a variety of genres and styles over the years, from Bach to Latin samba. Although his recordings feature works that are virtuosic in nature, Dearing can play just about anything with short notice. Your guests will be entertained with a variety of styles including:

• Classical guitar masterworks (Bach, Villa-Lobos, Tárrega)
• Latin and Spanish music (samba, bossa nova, flamenco)
• Jazz standards
• Contemporary arrangements
• Custom requests with advance notice

Perfect for These Events:

• Weddings: Ceremony music, cocktail hours, receptions
• Corporate Events: Elegant background music for networking events and dinners
• Private Parties: Birthday celebrations, anniversaries, dinner parties
• Memorial Services: Tasteful, intimate music for remembrance
• Church Services: Special music for worship services and holy days
• Concerts: Full recitals and concert programs

Serving All of Metro Detroit

Available for Detroit classical guitar performances throughout Farmington Hills, Novi, Livonia, Northville, Canton, Plymouth, West Bloomfield, Rochester Hills, Birmingham, Troy, Grosse Pointe, Detroit, and all of Southeast Michigan.

More Information

• Learn More About Detroit Classical Guitar
• See videos on YouTube Channel
• Listen to tracks from July Recital CD and other CDs on the Recordings Page
• Learn more about Guitar Lessons