Looking for a wedding guitarist or guitar soloist for your special event?
My name is Steve Pederson, a Chicago-based guitarist. Whether you’re looking for classical guitar music or contemporary guitar music for your wedding, reception or special event, I’m here to help you make your next occasion extraordinarily special!
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Repertoire and Inspiration
Air on the G String – Bach
All of Me
Ave Maria
Blackbird
Blue Skies
Bridal Chorus
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Canon in D
Change the World
Crazy
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Every Breath You Take
Fields of Gold
Fly Me to the Moon
Girl from Ipanema
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
How Deep is Your Love
I Have to Say I Love You in a Song
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Killing Me Softly
La Vie en Rose
Longer
Love Me Tender
Malagueña
Misty
My Favorite Things
Ode to Joy
Prelude in C – Bach
Prelude in D – Bach
Spanish Romance
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Wedding March
What a Wonderful World
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
With a Little Help from My Friends
With or Without You
Wonderful Tonight
Yesterday
I’m passionate about creating a personalized musical experience for every event. My repertoire is a reflection of that, blending timeless classics with modern favorites across a wide range of genres. This list is intended to give you an idea of the type of music I play, as well as inspire some ideas of what you could include in your event. And, of course, I’m always happy to learn a song that’s special to you.
Repertoire and Inspiration
I’m passionate about creating a personalized musical experience for every event. My repertoire is a reflection of that, blending timeless classics with modern favorites across a wide range of genres. This list is intended to give you an idea of the type of music I play, as well as inspire some ideas of what you could include in your event. And, of course, I’m always happy to learn a song that’s special to you.
Air on the G String – Bach
All of Me
Ave Maria
Blackbird
Blue Skies
Bridal Chorus
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Canon in D
Change the World
Crazy
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Every Breath You Take
Fields of Gold
Fly Me to the Moon
Girl from Ipanema
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
House of the Rising Sun
How Deep is Your Love
I Have to Say I Love You in a Song
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Killing Me Softly
La Vie en Rose
Longer
Love Me Tender
Malagueña
Misty
My Favorite Things
Ode to Joy
Prelude in C – Bach
Prelude in D – Bach
Spanish Romance
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Wedding March
What a Wonderful World
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
With a Little Help from My Friends
With or Without You
Wonderful Tonight
Yesterday
Bio
Steve Pederson is an accomplished guitarist with over three decades of professional experience delighting audiences across the U.S., Canada, and Spain.
A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Classical Guitar Performance, Steve’s musical versatility spans classical, jazz, blues, pop, and rock. Whether performing solo, in duos, with bands, or alongside orchestras, his artistry brings a unique and elegant touch to every event.
In addition to live performance, Steve has recorded, produced, and collaborated on multiple albums, including his own solo projects. His passion is creating memorable musical moments that add warmth, beauty, and sophistication to life’s most special occasions.
Bio
Steve Pederson is an accomplished guitarist with over three decades of professional experience delighting audiences across the U.S., Canada, and Spain.
A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Classical Guitar Performance, Steve’s musical versatility spans classical, jazz, blues, pop, and rock. Whether performing solo, in duos, with bands, or alongside orchestras, his artistry brings a unique and elegant touch to every event.
In addition to live performance, Steve has recorded, produced, and collaborated on multiple albums, including his own solo projects. His passion is creating memorable musical moments that add warmth, beauty, and sophistication to life’s most special occasions.
EXCELLENT Based on 6 reviews Posted on Nicole MertensTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve was amazing! I am on the board for The Norwood Park Historical Society and asked him to play for our annual Stems and Steins Fundraiser and we couldn't be more pleased. Steve was great at communication and follow up, arrived on time and had a very professional set up, and his music? AMAZING! He played for 3 hours during our event and every note was beautiful. We host many events at the Noble Seymour Crippen House and I would recommend him for every one! If you are looking for an incredibly talented musician, who is also professional and responsive, look no further! Thank you, Steve, for an amazing night of music!
Owner's reply
It was so much fun performing for the event! What a great crowd! Thanks so much for having me and your very kind words!Posted on Jerry StahoskyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I heard Steve play at another venue, and was very impressed with the quality of his playing. When I inquired, he said he was available to play for my wedding. He was very professional, and willing to accommodate my requests. He was quick to get back to me when I had questions. The day of the wedding he was there in plenty of time to get set up. I was so happy with the music that day. I would highly recommend Steve to make your day special.
Owner's reply
Thank you Jerry! That was a great day! I'm so glad I was able to be a part of your wedding!Posted on Sue WagamonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have listened to Steve play live in many settings. He sounds beautiful wherever he plays. I could listen to him play all day long and would definitely recommend using his services!
Owner's reply
Thank you for the very kind words Sue!Posted on Linda BohanonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We're glad we hired Steve Pederson! He's a professional who made it easy to communicate with and understood the specific requirements of our event. We were impressed with his extensive and varied repertoire of great music. Our guests had the opportunity to engage with him and were extremely pleased with his demeanor and kindness. He exceeded our expectations of a live performance and we recommend him wholeheartedly and look forward to hiring him again. We believe Steve demonstrated his passion for playing the guitar. Steve made our event a total success. Bravo, Steve!
Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the kind words Linda! It was such a great pleasure playing for your event! Great memories!Posted on Debra HurtubiseTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve was fantastic! His communication was on point. It was so easy to work with him and he gave recommendations of what music he could play during our wedding. His guitar skills made my wedding day exactly as I had hoped for. My guests even commented on how beautiful the guitar music was. I would use Steve again in a heartbeat! If you're even thinking of using a guitarist, Steve is your man! You won't be disappointed! 💙 -Debra Hurtubise
Owner's reply
Thanks so much Debra! It was my pleasure!Posted on Sarah SamuelsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve is such a talented guitarist! He played at our wedding for both our ceremony and our cocktail hour. In addition to being a great musician, he was incredibly kind and easy to work with. We weren't sure what music we'd like for our ceremony and he helped us narrow it down and make our selections. He even did a custom arrangement for us! It was the perfect addition to our wedding day.
Owner's reply
Thanks so much for the kind review Sarah! It was such a joy to be a part of your special day. 😊Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more