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Barry Pollack, Eight String Guitarist
Nationally recognized musician, teacher and author is available to play elegant and beautiful music for your wedding, corporate event, house concert
or dinner party. Accepting students of all levels and interests.
Performer
Listen to mp3 samples or visit the
repertoire pages to see
a listing of songs and pieces I enjoy playing. You can also see recent and upcoming
performances.
A recent client says...
Barry and his beautiful guitar playing were some of the highlights of our entire wedding ceremony.
He was very accommodating with my wishes, and I sent him the Minister's script and program and he made great
song suggestions to us. All the guests loved hearing him play during the pre-professional and then
when the bridal party came down the aisle. It was perfect for our outdoor wedding with the Puget Sound in the background.
Thank you Barry!
Elise F. 9/1/2011
And another says...
As father of the groom (and a musician myself) I'd like to thank you for your contribution
to a wonderful evening. The music was a great mix of genres, always melodic and mellow -
a perfect blend for the occasion, and always delivered with a smile. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Tim L. 4/15/2011
And another says...
Thank you GigMasters for allowing me to find the perfect musician for my son's wedding!
Barry was more than patient as we put together a small, last minute ceremony,
and was able to suggest just the right music to make the occassion memorable for us all.
His talent is readily apparent, and his personality put everyone immediately at ease.
He played a mix of traditional classical pieces for the ceremony,
and then continued to play popular favorites that were totally fitting of the moment.
The parents of the bride (and groom)as well as the newlyweds were just thrilled!
I highly, highly recommend Barry!
Pam L. 11/27/2010
And another says...
“Barry was beyond our expectations...just perfect. He played the most beautiful wedding
music that everyone enjoyed. He was completely reliable, honest and learned new music
specifically for our ceremony. I cannot explain what a relief it was to have found
someone like him that was so organized professional as well as able to adapt to any
unexpected events occuring during our wedding.
I would highly recommend him to ANYONE for any special event that they want
an incredible musician to play for. It was a blessing and a relief to find you!
Elizabeth and Luther 8/14/2010
Please visit my buzz page
to see what others have said about my performances.
I have Decades of experience performing in concert halls, clubs, weddings and private parties. Played guitar with the Seattle Symphony, the Northwest Chamber Orchestra, and The Portland Opera Company.
Accompaniest for the Joffrey Ballet and Mikahel Baryshnikov.
Opening act for Ray Charles, Jeff Beck, Bo Diddley and Heart.
Educator
Taught hundreds of students from seven to eighty years old in private lessons and classrooms.
Please visit the Dusty Strings
Acoustic Guitar Orchestra which has sections for players of all ages and abilities. We
play the music of Mozart, Miles Davis, Beethoven, the Beatles, Bach, Vivaldi, Piazzola,
and many others. New players are always welcome.
I teach
private lessons and affordable group guitar classes in several locations in and around Seattle, Washington.
Author
Popular Guitar Music, Prentice-Hall, 1986. One of the first books to use transcriptions of popular recorded guitar playing to teach guitar skills and music theory.
“Mr. Classical Guitar, Seattle.” Eric Sigliano, The Seattle Weekly.
“That boy can play!” Bo Diddley.
Barry plays an eight string classical guitar built by Darren Hippner.
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