Brewster, NY
Greetings! My name is Austin Charnis and I am a classical and contemporary acoustic guitarist from Westchester, NY. My mom bought me my first acoustic guitar at age 6, and I literally played it until it broke into pieces. After that I switched to electric guitar, which I studied throughout high school until I discovered and fell in love with classical and Brazilian guitar.
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47 customer reviews
Irene Harrigan
Event Entertainment
Austin has incredible talent and is very responsive
Brittany Molta
First off we planned our wedding in about two weeks, and when we originally began we hadn’t thought twice about having music until my husbands mother gave us the suggestion. We are super low key people and were unsure if a musician would fit the vibe, but when we found Austin we knew right away he was the perfect addition to our little elopement / micro wedding. He was so kind and flexible and easy to reach. He made us so comfortable. We got to choose our own set of songs and when they would be played, and let me tell you it made the day even more magical. Hearing Moon River while we read our vows to each other absolutely melted my heart and made me cry even harder than I already was! Thank you l, Austin, for being a part of our day. I hope we can work with you again one day!! More...
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Brittany A.
First off we planned our wedding in about two weeks, and when we originally began we hadn’t thought twice about having music until my husbands mother gave us the suggestion. We are super low key people and were unsure if a musician would fit the vibe, but when we found Austin we knew right away he was the perfect addition to our little elopement / micro wedding. He was so kind and flexible and easy to reach. He made us so comfortable. We got to choose our own set of songs and when they would be played, and let me tell you it made the day even more magical. Hearing Moon River while we read our vows to each other absolutely melted my heart and made me cry even harder than I already was! Thank you l, Austin, for being a part of our day. I hope we can work with you again one day!! More...
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Cassidy Anthony-Wood
Austin was incredible right from the start. He is extremely responsive which made for stress free weeks leading up to the event. We had him play our cocktail hour, where we received so many compliments for how well he played, his music selection, etc. We even had guests in he middle of the wedding ask for his contact information so they could potentially use him for other events. I cannot recommend him enough!! More...
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Cassidy
Austin was incredible right from the start. He is extremely responsive which made for stress free weeks leading up to the event. We had him play our cocktail hour, where we received so many compliments for how well he played, his music selection, etc. We even had guests in he middle of the wedding ask for his contact information so they could potentially use him for other events. I cannot recommend him enough!! More...
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Antonia Robinson
Austin was so easy to work with. I had gotten so many compliments. He played during my ceremony and cocktail hour which added such a nice touch. He communicated well. He had a great variety of music. And we booked him on short notice but he was so accommodating. 10/10 More...
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Kristy Tougas
Austin is such a talented musician, and his acoustic guitar added the perfect romantic, personal touch we were looking for for our wedding ceremony! He has a large repertoire of classical and modern songs to choose from, and was so kind and helpful throughout the planning process. He also was very flexible on our wedding day when the weather caused some logistical changes. We highly recommend him to add that special something to your wedding or event! More...
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Kristy T.
Austin is such a talented musician, and his acoustic guitar added the perfect romantic, personal touch we were looking for for our wedding ceremony! He has a large repertoire of classical and modern songs to choose from, and was so kind and helpful throughout the planning process. He also was very flexible on our wedding day when the weather caused some logistical changes. We highly recommend him to add that special something to your wedding or event! More...
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Leah Goldman
Austin was an incredible part of our wedding! We hired him to do the ceremony music and I'm so glad that we did. The guests loved it during the before the ceremony and he was so easy to work with when we had a few special request songs not in his repertoire. We had a vision of having my sibling sing one of our favorite songs as I walked down the aisle and Austin worked with them, learning the song, scheduling some practice time and made it happen seamlessly for what was a really incredible moment. I am so happy that we had him as a part of our wedding and would highly recommend him. More...
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molly nassimos
Austin was incredible to work with! We cannot recommend him enough! He played music during our ceremony and cocktail hour which made that time so beautiful and created such an ambiance. He even learned a song by Kenny Chesney for us which I walked down the aisle to with my dad. It was so special to us and truly made our day. He is very talented and so passionate about what he does! More...
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Molly N.
Austin was incredible to work with! We cannot recommend him enough! He played music during our ceremony and cocktail hour which made that time so beautiful and created such an ambiance. He even learned a song by Kenny Chesney for us which I walked down the aisle to with my dad. It was so special to us and truly made our day. He is very talented and clearly so passionate about what he does! He is also very responsive and flexible with his music. He was able to put any wedding worries at ease as we knew we were in great hands! More...
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Jose Gamo
Austin played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and sounded fantastic! Very responsive and easy to communicate with, and even learned a song for the bride's entrance that wasn't already on his list. No stress at all re: getting him set up, and he hit all the cues for the ceremony perfectly despite not attending the rehearsal. Would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking a live guitarist. More...
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Jose G.
Austin played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and sounded fantastic! Very responsive and easy to communicate with, and even learned a song for the bride's entrance that wasn't already on his list. No stress at all re: getting him set up, and he hit all the cues for the ceremony perfectly despite not attending the rehearsal. Would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking a live guitarist. More...
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Cate Bartilucci
Austin was incredible! We hired him to play for our ceremony and cocktail hr portion of our wedding. Not only was he professional and helpful through the planning process, but it's clear he's an expert musician and in what he does -- he truly created the most perfect and magical experience for our outdoor ceremony and barn cocktail hour. He did not miss a beat, was able to smoothly transition between songs when we had to switch gears and everyone who attended our wedding were so impressed. Looking for a special and cool way to highlight your wedding ceremony?! Look no further!!! More...
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Deborah De Pinto
I'm so happy to have worked with Austin for our wedding ceremony! He learned two new songs, that meant a lot of my partner and I, which speaks to his flexibility and affable demeanor. Austin's music elevated our wedding ceremony to a more romantic and personable experience, and set the tone for the rest of the day. We received many compliments on his guitar playing from our guests and the music brought a lot of joy to our day. Definitely don't hesitate about hiring Austin! He is the sweetest guy, very easy to collaborate with, allows a lot of freedom on music choice/vibe and works really hard to make the day as special as can be! More...
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Deborah G.
I'm so happy to have worked with Austin for our wedding ceremony! He learned two new songs, that meant a lot of my partner and I, which speaks to his flexibility and affable demeanor. Austin's music elevated our wedding ceremony to a more romantic and personable experience, and set the tone for the rest of the day. We received many compliments on his guitar playing from our guests and the music brought a lot of joy to our day. Definitely don't hesitate about hiring Austin! He is the sweetest guy, very easy to collaborate with, allows a lot of freedom on music choice/vibe and works really hard to make the day as special as can be! More...
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Cassandra Vondrak
Austin provided the music for our wedding ceremony. He is a great guitarist, as you can clearly tell from his videos, and was incredibly easy to work with. His website with samples was really helpful and his repertoire encompasses a wonderfully broad range of music in different genres. We had some specific requests for the ceremony songs, but gave very general guidance for the prelude/postlude to the ceremony. He worked with us at both levels of specificity - a few short conversations, along with a simple form for music requests, was all that it took to prepare a great performance. Though I wasn't able to listen to most of the performance (as I was preparing for my entrance with my spouse-to-be), what I heard was beautiful, and we received compliments about the music from our guests. We would definitely recommend Austin for anyone looking to have a talented guitarist play at their wedding! More...
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Cassandra A.
Austin provided the music for our wedding ceremony. He is a great guitarist, as you can clearly tell from his videos, and was incredibly easy to work with. His website with samples was really helpful and his repertoire encompasses a wonderfully broad range of music in different genres. We had some specific requests for the ceremony songs, but gave very general guidance for the prelude/postlude to the ceremony. He worked with us at both levels of specificity - a few short conversations, along with a simple form for music requests, was all that it took to prepare a great performance. Though I wasn't able to listen to most of the performance (as I was preparing for my entrance with my spouse-to-be), what I heard was beautiful, and we received compliments about the music from our guests. We would definitely recommend Austin for anyone looking to have a talented guitarist play at their wedding! More...
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Carly Bracken
We had the best experience working with Austin. He is so talented, professional, responsive, and really tied our whole event together. Our guests loved not only his music, but how personable he is. We couldn't have asked for a better experience from initial phone call to event. Thank you, Austin! More...
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Sean A.
We had the best experience working with Austin. He is so talented, professional, responsive, and really tied our whole event together. Our guests loved not only his music, but how personable he is. We couldn't have asked for a better experience from the initial phone call to the event. Thank you, Austin! More...
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Natalie Shevchuk
We had a wonderful experience working with Austin. He is an amazingly talented guitarist who helped make our wedding day everything we envisioned and so much more! We were planning a small intimate wedding and were looking for a guitarist for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. We were very fortunate to find Austin. His reviews were exceptional, so we decided to listen to some of his music samples. We were impressed with his music and set up a meeting with him. He was very personable, provided valuable input and was very flexible with our requests. He played the perfect assortment of music throughout the day, including a song that he learned especially for us and requests from the group. He had a great sense for the vibe in the room and changed things up throughout the night. Everyone had so much fun! We are so happy that we chose Austin to be part of our special day. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a musician! We hope to work with him again in the future! More...
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Anne Marie S
I found Austin online while searching for the perfect music for our wedding day. I loved his work and after speaking to him I knew he would provide us exactly what we were looking for. Austin is really personable and super talented, you will not be disappointed. Our guests enjoyed the music. We highly recommend Austin Charnis Guitar! More...
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Anne M.
I found Austin online while searching for the perfect music for our wedding day. I loved his work and after speaking to him I knew he would provide us exactly what we were looking for. Austin is really personable and super talented, you will not be disappointed. Our guests enjoyed the music. We highly recommend Austin Charnis Guitar! More...
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Natalie
We had a wonderful experience working with Austin. He is an amazingly talented guitarist who helped make our wedding day everything we envisioned and so much more! We were planning a small intimate wedding and were looking for a guitarist for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. We were very fortunate to find Austin. His reviews were exceptional, so we decided to listen to some of his music samples. We were impressed with his music and set up a meeting with him. He was very personable, provided valuable input and was very flexible with our requests. He played the perfect assortment of music throughout the day, including a song that he learned especially for us and requests from the group. He had a great sense for the vibe in the room and changed things up throughout the night. Everyone had so much fun! We are so happy that we chose Austin to be part of our special day. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a musician! We hope to work with him again in the future! More...
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Nadeane Friend
Such beautiful music for my ceremony! Loved it!!!
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Nadeane F.
You will not be dissapointed! Everyone raved how amazing the music was!
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Kate Carlucci
Austin was so easy to work with for our wedding ceremony. He even learned/played new songs at our request. We highly recommend him!
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Kate
Austin was so easy to work with for our wedding ceremony. He even learned/played new songs at our request. We highly recommend him!
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Brian Arko
There are not enough stars in the galaxy to rate Austin! His professionalism, dedication and skill will make your special day or event come alive! I cannot put into words how his playing and presence at my wedding was a complete game changer. Look no further for somebody to be attentive to you, your guests and the event. He communicated with us from day one and helped us orchestrate and pick the absolute best songs, best play list and when to play them. His knowledge of music is unparalleled to none! Whether it was songs you've heard before, or beautiful renditions of already written songs, Austin's skill are incomparable. Look no further for somebody to fill even the biggest shoes of your special event, this guy is the real deal and as good as they get. I am forever grateful for having him there for my special day, as I'm sure you will feel the same for yours! Thank you again Austin Charnis Guitar for kicking some serious ass and for making people cry......in the best way possible of course! It wouldn't have been the same without you! More...
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Brian A.
There are not enough stars in the galaxy to rate Austin! His professionalism, dedication and skill will make your special day or event come alive! I cannot put into words how his playing and presence at my wedding was a complete game changer. Look no further for somebody to be attentive to you, your guests and the event. He communicated with us from day one and helped us orchestrate and pick the absolute best songs, best play list and when to play them. His knowledge of music is unparalleled to none! Whether it was songs you've heard before, or beautiful renditions of already written songs, Austin's skill are incomparable. Look no further for somebody to fill even the biggest shoes of your special event, this guy is the real deal and as good as they get. I am forever grateful for having him there for my special day, as I'm sure you will feel the same for yours! Thank you again Austin Charnis Guitar for kicking some serious ass and for making people cry......in the best way possible of course! It wouldn't have been the same without you! More...
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Kathryn Harder
Austin was incredible to work with for our wedding ceremony! We had many acoustic options to choose from, varying in genre and tempo, that allowed us to customize the mood and set the tone perfectly for our wedding. Austin was prompt with his responses and very professional. It was so special to have him as part of our day! More...
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Kathryn
Austin was incredible to work with for our wedding ceremony! We had many acoustic options to choose from, varying in genre and tempo, that allowed us to customize the mood and set the tone perfectly for our wedding. Austin was prompt with his responses and very professional. It was so special to have him as part of our day! More...
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Kelly DeBellis
Austin was the absolute best choice that we made for music for our wedding. We needed to quickly put together a micro-wedding when COVID hit, and Austin was willing and able to accommodate our every need. He was so patient when I took forever to respond amidst the chaos of the pandemic, he was willing to work with us on anything we needed, and he always responded to my emails/texts so quickly. I also come from a family of musicians, so I knew they had to be impressed with our wedding music. The first thing one of my musician aunts said in our group text when our wedding Zoom started was "the guitarist is great!". Austin will be sure to impress even the toughest of critics. Hire him for your wedding!!! More...
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Kelly D.
Austin was the absolute best choice that we made for music for our wedding. We needed to quickly put together a micro-wedding when COVID hit, and Austin was willing and able to accommodate our every need.
He was so patient when I took forever to respond amidst the chaos of the pandemic, he was willing to work with us on anything we needed, and he always responded to my emails/texts so quickly. I also come from a family of musicians, so I knew they had to be impressed with our wedding music. The first thing one of my musician aunts said in our group text when our wedding Zoom started was "the guitarist is great!". Austin will be sure to impress even the toughest of critics. Hire him for your wedding!!!
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Christine Kirkwood
I highly recommend hiring Austin to play at your wedding. He is extremely talented, hardworking and super responsive.
From the first call with Austin I knew he was exactly what we were looking for.
Our guests complemented him and he’s just an all around great guy. I’m looking forward to seeing all the great things he does in the future as well.
Don’t even think it through just go ahead and book Austin! I promise you he will deliver.
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Christine K.
I highly recommend hiring Austin to play at your wedding. He is extremely talented, hardworking and super responsive.
From the first call with Austin I knew he was exactly what we were looking for. Our guests complemented him and he’s just an all around great guy. I’m looking forward to seeing all the great things he does in the future as well.
Don’t even think it through just go ahead and book Austin! I promise you he will deliver.
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Courtney O
Austin was a great vendor to work with from beginning to end. He is very responsive throughout the whole process and has a great list of songs to choose from. During the event, his ceremony and reception music was perfect for our venue and it really helped to make our wedding day very special. I am very grateful for the level of care and professionalism Austin showed, thank you so much Austin! More...
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Alyson Powers
We hired Austin to perform at our intimate wedding on the Lyndhurst Estate earlier this month. In addition to being an extraordinary guitarist with a fantastic repertoire, Austin was such a pleasure to work with and a delightful person. From beginning to end, he was extremely responsive and accomodating (even when we changed up the music selections just a few days before!) He played beautifully throughout the evening and made each moment special for us. We highly recommend Austin for any event! More...
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Courtney
Austin was a great vendor to work with from beginning to end. He is very responsive throughout the whole process and has a great list of songs to choose from.
During the event, his ceremony and reception music was perfect for our venue and it really helped to make our wedding day very special. I am very grateful for the level of care and professionalism Austin showed, thank you so much Austin!
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Alyson H.
We hired Austin to perform at our intimate wedding on the Lyndhurst Estate earlier this month. In addition to being an extraordinary guitarist with a fantastic repertoire, Austin was such a pleasure to work with and a delightful person.
From beginning to end, he was extremely responsive and accomodating (even when we changed up the music selections just a few days before!) He played beautifully throughout the evening and made each moment special for us. We highly recommend Austin for any event!
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Rebecca Rothe
Austin Charnis was one of the best wedding choices we could have possibly made for our wedding. He was very professional, punctual, and beyond talented. He even went the extra mile to learn new songs for both my husband and I to walk down the aisle to. I would recommend Austin amillion times over!! More...
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Dana Guyet
Austin was incredibly flexible and accommodating in helping us have a fantastic (rather) last minute COVID wedding. My wife and I were trying to limit the number of people at the wedding because of covid concerns so a band was out of the question.
Austin really set the mood, playing before and during the ceremony, cocktail hour and during dinner. His acoustic melodies were really fantastic.
Thanks so much Austin!
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Dana G.
Austin was incredibly flexible and accommodating in helping us have a fantastic (rather) last minute COVID wedding.
My wife and I were trying to limit the number of people at the wedding because of covid concerns so a band was out of the question. Austin really set the mood, playing before and during the ceremony, cocktail hour and during dinner. His acoustic melodies were really fantastic.
Thanks so much Austin!
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Maleda Funk
Austin was a pleasure to work with! He was very responsive and easily accommodated my special requests on short notice! Even with a pandemic and a power outage during our wedding weekend, he called me to ensure everything would be okay! As the bride, I had many things going on the day of the wedding and I knew I didn't have to worry about him! He was there on time and his music was absolutely beautiful! HIGHLY recommend to anyone who wants an elegant touch of live guitar for there wedding! More...
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Maleda F.
Austin was a pleasure to work with! He was very responsive and easily accommodated my special requests on short notice!
Even with a pandemic and a power outage during our wedding weekend, he called me to ensure everything would be okay! As the bride, I had many things going on the day of the wedding and I knew I didn't have to worry about him! He was there on time and his music was absolutely beautiful! HIGHLY recommend to anyone who wants an elegant touch of live guitar for there wedding!
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Alexandra C.
Austin is incredibly talented and is a true professional. Since weddings this year are basically cancelled he made our micro wedding as perfect as it could be.
Thank you!
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Lexi Croce
Austin was incredible when my wedding was cancelled due to covid 19 I was crushed. We re in fact having our big wedding next year but Austin played beautiful music for my mirco ceremony this summer! Brides if you want something small and intimate please hire Austin for your music he really was a class act! More...
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What do you love most about your job?
Connecting with people through beautiful music and making them smile.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I love playing music and working with people, and I always wanted to perform at weddings and events. I started with local events and friends' weddings, and quickly realized I had found my niche.
Why should our clients choose you?
Music should be meaningful. I work closely and carefully with each of my clients to elevate their events with a special performance.
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