James Duchon Classical Guitarist from New Smyrna Beach, FL
Will travel up to 100 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 118 Reviews
- 214 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2007
- 7 Awards & Badges
- Accepts Online Payment
- Starting at $150 per event
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Please allow me to add a special touch to your event with music that can be soft, soothing and romantic or lively and fun. My song list is diverse. I can perform music from genres of jazz, classical, pop, or rock; From Jimmy Buffett to Beethoven; from Zeppelin to Sinatra. I can perform music instrumentally or sung. I sing songs from Jazz standards to more contemporary artists like John Mayer and Jack Johnson. Whatever your occasion, I have the music to suit your needs.
I attained my bachelors degree in music education from the University of Toledo in Ohio. While pursuing my degree, I studied classical guitar under the guidance of Amy Brucksch (Dept. Director). I have attended National Guitar Workshop master classes in Connecticut that featured the amazing Sergio and Odair Assad, Antigoni Goni, and Nathaniel Gunod. I have attended the International Guitar Workshop at Stetson University in DeLand, FL where Oscar Ghilia performed and gave a master class. Also, I have taken private lessons from Jeff LaQuatra.
In addition to performing as a musician, I also DJ. You may find my DJ webpage if you scroll to the bottom of this page. Under "Related Press Kits" there is a link to: JC Productions.
I currently reside in New Smyrna Beach, FL where I perform at many local venues. Recent gigs include: playing aboard the 70 ft. sailboat Schooner Freedom while under way in St. Augustine. I played at a VIP event at the Daytona International Speedway. I opened for Herman's Hermits in Hollywood,FL. I was also hired to perform as a singing telegram for the girlfriend of an overseas military officer. God Bless our troops!
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Review by Nikki C.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 10, 2013•From Vero Beach, FL
James Duchon is so amazingly talented that we have wedding guests still calling us to remark on his performance. He was outstanding! He added such a special touch to our wedding and made it all come together. James played during our ceremony as well as our reception and was spectacular throughout both! His voice is phenomenal and we could not have found a more talented guy if we had searched forever. He not only has such a gift musically, but also is such a warm person. It was a pleasure working with him and we really appreciated his being so accommodating and flexible.
James, we will never forget how much you helped make our day so special.
Nikki & Craig
Review by Rachel T.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on July 25, 2012•From Orlando, FL
---SPEECHLESS--- Talk about an extraordinary talent!!! Every single guest and vendor present for our wedding and reception were blown away by the caliber of James' artistry and professionalism. James is the real deal-- Extremely polished, courteous and accomodating. From the moment we placed our deposit, James opened lines of communication with us and went out of his way to make our day special and our music, PERFECT! Look no further--- NOONE will compare to James Duchon!
Review by Shona L.
Wedding•Reviewed on November 21, 2012•From New Smyrna Beach, FL
My husband and I hired James for our wedding. He is an extremely talented, professional young man. His communication with us before the wedding was professional, timely and extremely polite. James was accommodating to our needs with performing at our beach ceremony, wearing suitable attire and was very personable with our guests. James learned and performed a requested song perfectly for our ceremony (which was not on his song list). I can not speak highly enough of James and highly recommend him to anyone considering his services. Thank you James!
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Song List
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- It's Five O'Clock Somewhere | Jimmy Buffett
- Cheesburger in Paradise | Jimmy Buffett
- Hey Jude | Beatles
- Three Little Birds | Bob Marley
- How Deep Is Your Love | Bee Gees
- Die a Happy Man | Thomas Rhett
- Brown Eyed Girl | Jimmy Buffett
- Changes In Lattitutes | Jimmy Buffett
- Volcano | Jimmy Buffett
- Is This Love | Bob Marley
- Melt with you | Modern English
- Sitting On the Dock of the Bay | Otis Redding
- Layla | Eric Clapton
- *****Classical / Wedding Favorites******
- Canon in D | Pachelbel
- Bridal Chorus | Wagner
- Wedding March | Mendelssohn
- Marry Me | Train
- I'm Yours | Jason Mraz
- Better Together | Jack Johnson
- How sweet it is | James Taylor
- Everything | Michael Buble
- Somewhere Over the rainbow | Israel
- In my life (instrumental) | Beatles
- Here comes the sun (instrumental) | Beatles
- Somewhere over the rainbow (instrumental) | Arlen
- Grow old with you | Adam Sandler (from Wedding Singer)
- Can't help falling in love | Elvis Presely
- What a wonderful world | Louis Armstrong
- English Dance | Carulli
- Kemps Jig | Anon. 16th Cent.
- Love song (intrumental) | Tesla
- Amazing Grace
- Ave Maria | Shubert
- *****Pop / Country / Rock*****
- Free Fallin' | Tom Petty
- Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffett
- Sweet Caroline | Neil Diamond
- Daughters | John Mayer
- Red Red wine | UB40
- Love Song | 311
- Wish you were here | Pink Floyd
- She's Everything | Brad Paisley
- Me and You | Kenny Chesney
- Stairway to heaven (instrumental) | Led Zepplin
- Thank you | Led Zeppelin
- Yesterday | Beatles
- Wild Horses | Rolling Stones
- Wonderful Tonight | Eric Clapton
- Take me home country roads | John Denver
- ****Jazz Standards*****
- It had to be you | ala Frank Sinatra
- That's Amore | Martin
- Don't get around much anymore | ala Frank Sinatra
- The girl from Ipanema | Antonio Carlos Jobim
- New York, New York | Frank Sinatra
- Mambo Italiano | ala Dean Martin
- Besame Mucho | Andrea Bocelli version
- Autumn Leaves | ala Frank Sinatra
- Save the last dance for me | ala Michael Buble
- Volare | Dean Martin
- Love is here to stay | ala Frank Sinatra
- Blackbird (instrumental) | Beatles
- Forever young | Bob Dylan
- I just called to say I love you | Wonder
- Maleguena | Sp. Trad.
- Rain Song (instrumental) | Led Zepplin
- Romance | Anonymous
- Allegro | Giuliani
- Allegretto | Carulli
- Andantino | Sor
- Andantino | Guiliani
- Andantino | Carcassi
- Take five | Desmond
- 316 | Van Halen
- Wave | Jobim
- The Entertainer | Joplin
- Theme from the Godfather | Williams
- One note samba | Jobim
- Jazz N' Samba | Jobim
- Ribbon in the sky | Wonder
- Minuet in G | Bach
- All Blues | Miles Davis
- Isn't She Lovely | Stevie Wonder
- Asturias | Albeniz
- Dance of the hours | Ponchielli
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December 15, 2023 • Private Party
June 23, 2023 • Anniversary Party
September 3, 2022 • Engagement Party
May 22, 2022 • Memorial Service
April 9, 2022 • Private Party
March 5, 2022 • Wedding
January 27, 2022 • Community Event
December 7, 2021 • Club Event
October 14, 2021 • Corporate Function
September 4, 2021 • Birthday Party (Adult)
July 31, 2021 • Anniversary Party
May 14, 2021 • Birthday Party (Adult)
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