5 out of 5 stars and 112 reviews
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(112)Willing to travel Nationwide and for Destination Weddings
About this vendor
Carlos Sanchez is an Award Winning Guitarist... rated number one in the San Antonio and surrounding areas. Carlos performs as a Solo Guitarist or with as many as 2 other band members. For almost any kind of event, Carlos will be sure to add that special touch you are looking for. His vast repertoire showcases pieces form many genres across time so your guests, regardless of their background and age will surly love him.
He is an expert at setting the perfect ambience for your event. His Clients love the fact that he is not only a true professional but one who treats you as if you were his only client. His attention to detail and perfectionist attitude will allow you to relax and focus on other things knowing the music for your special day is in the hands of a Professional.
Carlos has a Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar performance and has received master instruction through great musicians from Spain, Cuba, Chile, US, Mexico, among others and has been performing for more than 30 years.
Whether you're looking for an instrumental Soloist, Latin Jazz/Variety Duo or Trio you have surely found it here.
Carlos knows the importance of professionalism and timeliness. He meets with couples to discuss their desires for the wedding, and then is sure to arrive on time and prepared when the day comes. Carlos will provide music for not only the ceremony, but also your cocktail hour, reception, and rehearsal dinner.
In addition to this Carlos has performed for a countless corporate events ranging from a very small group of 5–10 VIPs in a presidential suite to groups of 2000 people at a business convention.
Carlos and his fellow musicians offer to couples the sounds of a Spanish Guitar with a touch of Jazz and accompanied by Latin Percussions.
They are willing to learn new songs and offer sample music to couples planning their wedding. No detail is overlooked with Carlos Sanchez ... he brings his own sound/PA system to the event for his music and also brings a microphone should it be needed for announcements during the time he is there.
Carlos performs mainly and the South Central Texas area (San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi), and any place in between but is willing and available to travel Nationwide.
Please be sure to take a moment to read Carlos‘s Reviews and watch a few of his videos and you will discover why he is so highly sought after.
Details
Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
Instruments
- Bass
- Guitar
- Percussion
- Vocals
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Flamenco
- Jazz
- Latin
- Pop
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
8-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+5 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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5
out of 5.0112 reviews
We hired Carlos and his musician to play guitar at an 80th birthday party and he was wonderful. From the start, his communication and follow-through were great, which made everyth...
ing very easy when planning the event.
He’s a very skilled guitarist and created such a nice atmosphere for the celebration. The music was perfect for the occasion and our guests really enjoyed it.
He was professional, easy to work with, and everything went exactly as promised. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a talented guitarist for an event.
Carlos and German are the BEST!! Any program we need entertainment in San Antonio we try to book them right away! I can't recommend them enough. Thank you, Carlos!
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Carlos and his musicians on multiple corporate events, and every single experience has been fantastic. They consistently deliver incredible p...
erformances and bring such a great energy to our events. Professional, reliable, and extremely talented, they always set the perfect vibe and our clients love them. Carlos is a joy to work with and truly understands how to elevate a corporate event. We can’t recommend them enough and look forward to many more events together!
Carlos and his musicians were truly professional, which was exactly what we needed for our event. I didn’t have to worry about timeliness. They were dressed appropriately and their...
communication was superb. The music volume levels were on point and they didn’t impede interaction between our guests. What a great find. We will be booking them again.
I am so happy we found Carlos for our event. He really listened to what we wanted and played the type of music we wanted for our special day. We loved every song he played during...
the ceremony and our friends and family really enjoyed the music during the reception. It was perfect. And, his music did add a magical touch. It was just lovely. I would highly recommend Carlos. Amazing musician and a gem of a person.
The first thing that impressed me was the excellent communication from Carlos throughout the entire process. He was responsive, clear, and very easy to work with. He took the time ...
to understand what we wanted and offered great suggestions, which made the planning completely stress-free. I wish all vendors were like him!
The music was wonderful. I have only good things to say about him. Don’t look any further, just book him.
Definitely would recommend!
The variety in their repertoire as a Latin jazz and variety duo was outstanding. There was something for everyone: jazz, soft rock, Latin music. They e...
ven played a couple of country music. Our guests commented they loved the music. And the atmosphere they created was exactly what we were hoping for. Thanks Carlos!
From the very first contact to the end of the event, Carlos handled everything with absolute professionalism. He arrived early, was perfectly prepared, and delivered a beautiful pe...
rformance that fit our wedding perfectly. We felt completely confident having him as part of such an important day.
Carlos and his team were top notch both musically and professionally. I loved the time Carlos took on the phone to explain the process and how he would incorporate our wedding visi...
on with the music. We chose a solo guitarist from his team for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Fantastic! The music was so powerful and exactly what we wanted. We had requested a song outside of the musical repertoire provided to us with less than 1 week notice and I couldn’t believe the response - “of course!” And that was the best part was the surprise of walking out of our wedding ceremony to the guitar harmony of True Romance!
I am so grateful to have hired Carlos and his band as our musical entertainment for a corporate event. Very quickly upon inquiring into his services, he reached out and we immediat...
ely got to work discussing my needs and how he can help. He was extremely kind, professional, and responsive beginning with our first call and throughout the lead up to the big night. He checked in regularly during this time to nail down details and confirm that we had everything we needed from him. The day of the event was perfectly executed because he made sure everything was in place ahead of time. What more can you ask for? Thank you, Carlos, for your kindness and professionalism! I can't wait to have you play at our next event!
Carlos is an exceptional musician and even better person! One of the kindest and most professional individuals I've worked with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and his team o...
f musicians for any special occasion/event!! 10/10!!
Carlos and his team played for our client event, and they were fantastic. They were prompt, professional and played beautiful music.
Carlos and his team played for our wedding ceremony and throughout dinner during the reception. Their performance was truly exceptional, creating a beautiful ambiance that enhanced...
our special day. We received numerous compliments from guests about how wonderful the music was, highlighting their talent and professionalism. Carlos was also incredibly accommodating, ensuring that every detail was taken care of, which made our planning process much smoother. We are so grateful for their contribution to our wedding and highly recommend them for any event.
Here’s a glowing review for Carlos and his team:
Carlos and his team were the highlight of our holiday party! Their classical guitar performance added an elegant and festive ambi...
ance that everyone absolutely loved. Each note was beautifully played, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complemented our event. Guests couldn’t stop raving about their talent and professionalism. Carlos and his team have an incredible ability to connect with their audience, making the experience truly unforgettable. We highly recommend them for any event and look forward to having them back in the future!
Carlos and his musicians are very good. I highly recommend them for any formal event, including a wedding. I would not hesitate to hire them again.
We used Carlos and his nephew German for our wedding reception and the music far exceeded our expectations! The communication and the music itself was amazing. Highly recommend.
Carlos and his musician were absolutely a hit for our clients! Wonderful communication throughout the process which made things so relaxed. On site, the set up is simple and clea...
n and they are so accomodating. The music was beautiful and exactly what we had hoped for.
Carlos was exceptional to work with for our corporate event. Carlos communicated in an extremely detailed and professional manner and made the booking experience seamless.
Germa...
n, his nephew, was the performer at our function and he was punctual, professional and very talented — all of our guests were raving about his performance. I wouldn’t hesitate to have them at any future events!
Carlos was very helpful in planning the music selection for our ceremony and our reception. He has timely communication and was helpful throughout the whole process, though his det...
ailed emails meant that there was not too much back and forth- and for any bride that time is priceless!
His experience in industry and professionalism was unmatched and we would HIGHLY recommend.
Carlos and German were absolutely wonderful.
Carlos was 100% professional and kind with every email and phone call. While we only booked him for our ceremony h made picking out so...
ngs very easy.
Although Carlos was unable to play at our ur ceremony he quickly informed us of the situation and asked if we would be okay with German coming instead. We agreed after Carlos send over some of German's work. German played the exact song list (even our special songs). Our guests gave many compliments about the music and how beautiful it sounded.
Thought I did not have Carlos I would still recommend him and German.
I was so impressed by Carlos’s communication from the very beginning of us connecting. He was very attentive to listen to the vision of the wedding and how he could meet those expe...
ctations, even prioritizing our phone calls while in another country. On the day of the wedding, Carlos’s nephew played and it was sincerely something to witness. The guests loved the personal touch of culture and musicality. I will continue to recommend Carlos and his nephew.
Carlos Sanchez performed beautifully for a 2 hour event at our home. He provided prompt communication during the contract process and followed through with his responsibilities. ...
I would highly recommend him.
When my husband and I were planning our intimate wedding we knew we didn't want a DJ, we wanted something more relaxed and unique that guests could still enjoy to really set the to...
ne for the evening. When we came across Carlos, we knew he was the one! He and his nephew were incredible, they played from our ceremony through the cocktail hour and the reception. Despite not having a formal dance floor, our guests couldn't help but get up to dance. They played songs based on the energy of the crowd and we received so many compliments throughout the night. I would absolutely recommend working with Carlos!
Carlos is a fabulous entertainer. He is expertly professional, reliable, and punctual. His music is beautiful. He should be at the top of your list for entertainment.
I hired Carlos for my sons rehearsal dinner in April. Carlos offered several options from soloists to full band. I chose the trio.
I literally can not say enough about Carlos. Fir...
st and foremost he is kind. He cares so much about providing you with the very best. He is an artist through and through as it is evident that this is his passion. He is a seasoned guitarist and performer. The night was absolutely perfect in every way. He brought his best and it was noticed by many. I actually asked if we could add to the time because I just didn’t want to let them go. They made the night fun and special. I don’t think I want to do another party without them!!!! Carlos is a true professional and conscientious in every way to make the event exceptional. I highly recommend Carlos if you are looking to have an event that is remembered by your guests as one of the best parties they have attended!
Carlos has such a bright and happy spirit from the time he arrives to the moment he leaves. His music is absolutely beautiful and lively! He has played for a few events at my place...
of work and we will continue to work with him in the future due to his amazing work ethic and talent!
Mr. Sanchez performed for our daughter's wedding and reception. He is a super talented musician. He elevated our events to a very classy ambiance. He is a joy to work with and h...
e very much blessed our family and friends. Many thanks for him!!
Carlos performed for my in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary Party.
He was on time- professional- diverse musical choices and overall - Wonderful and Excellent.
Carlos met and exceeded our expectations for music at a recent event we hosted. We asked him to perform classical guitar music as folks were arriving and then again, after a progr...
am, when dinner was served. He showed up early, understood our intentions and then was very flexible as we needed him to stop the music for unscheduled announcements for our group of almost 200 people. He plays the guitar masterfully and has a wide range of music available. We received numerous compliments on the music that evening.
Carlos Sanchez was such an incredible and important piece to our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Not only is Carlos extremely kind, but he’s extremely talented. We e...
lected for a solo performance and it was so incredible. I had a specific song I had envisioned for my walk down the aisle and Carlos executed it perfectly. It was an absolute dream and I can’t thank him enough or recommend him enough.
Carlos is a skilled and accomodating performer. We loved his music! I would recommend him for anyone looking for a venue performer.
Carlos was professional, timely, and a delight to work with. He provided beautiful music and was attentive to every detail. I will hire again!
Carlos and his nephew did an exceptional job. We had many of our clients come up to us and share how much they enjoyed listening to their music and how talented they are. Carlos is...
so kind and easy to work with. I would have him at another one of our events in a heartbeat.
Carlos is incredibly talented but also a very kind-hearted musician. He took the time to get to know us and our style so that he could be that much more effective on our wedding d...
ay. We loved having him be our musician and would recommend him to any couple looking for beautiful music on their special day.
Carlos was wonderful to work with! He will take the time to make sure he fully understands what you are looking for and will be honest with you on how a song will sound with his in...
struments. He truly cares about adding something special to your big day and it shows! All of our guests were so pleased and thought it was the perfect touch to our ceremony. We can’t thank him enough!
Carlos provides the perfect musical accompaniment to whatever the occasion or setting. He has performed for me at a multitude of different occasions and each time provides somethin...
g special.
He listens to the needs of the client and is able to adjust his offerings to fit the venue.
Carlos was absolutely amazing! Highly talented musician and a real pleasure to work with. His music for our wedding reception was perfect and everything that we had envisioned. I w...
ould highly recommend Carlos for any occasion.
Outstanding. it was exactly as we requested. Carlos was fabulous but helped plan out the details for location, of his set up. We had some last minute changes due to weather and Car...
los was very helpful. Absolutely, hire him... we were thrilled .
Carlos did an incredible job playing at both our ceremony and our cocktail hour. Our guests truly enjoyed his wonderful variety of music and skillful guitar-playing. Carlos was pr...
ofessional, kind, and a pleasure to work with. We would absolutely recommend him!
Professional, great variety of music and it was a pleasure working with Carlos.
Words cannot begin to express how WONDERFUL Carlos was on our big day. From the first email we exchanged all the way through the execution on the wedding day... no detail was overl...
ooked. We hired Carlos to play Spanish Guitar for our ceremony and reception but he did so much more than that! We had several songs that we wanted to hear throughout the ceremony and Carlos took the liberty to learn them and add his own flair - it was beyond special!!
If you are considering Carlos for your big day or event, hire him immediately... you will be so happy you did!! He was by far the most organized vendor we worked with throughout the whole wedding!
We needed a Spanish guitarist for Culinaria(agave)/ SA Current event. Carlos was amazing at what he does. He truly help make the event. He was very professional and on time. If yo...
u need a guitarist look no further. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Carlos was such a pleasure to work with. He is SO talented and professional! From start to finish he communicated with me about every detail. His music was outstanding and all of ...
our guests were raving about him! I highly recommend Carlos for any weddings or big events. I hope to work with him again in the future!!
Carlos is very professional in how he approaches his performances. Booking is easy and he is very clear and thorough. He provides a good list of songs to choose from.
Such beautiful music, and Carlos is a joy to work with
Carlos was an absolute pleasure to work with! All of our guest we’re so impressed with his performance and he was the perfect addition to our beautiful venue, Lost Mission. I would...
highly recommend him over and over again!
Hired Carlos for a corporate event and he and his other musicians were nothing short of perfect! They showed up on time and they played a nice mix of Spanish Jazz with a few popula...
r songs. You will not be disappointed hiring Carlos for your wedding.
Carlos made our wedding absolutely magical! I hired him to play at my wedding ceremony and reception. Months prior to the wedding date, he personally worked with us on song selecti...
on, timing and every other detail you can imagine. He gave my husband and I ideas and recommendations on the types of music to pick, but never pushed us in any particular direction. He told us what would work and what wouldn't work, and would explain why. Since he has years of experience, he also gave us advice on the ceremony details that we hand not thought of. He was extremely thorough and organized during the process.
On the day of the wedding, he was professional and gracious. We had a move scheduled between the ceremony and reception and they pulled it off seamlessly. Just about every guest at our wedding complimented the duo guitarists on their song selection and talent. They created an elegant, yet lively, vibe to both the ceremony and reception.
Carlos is honest and fair and we came to have a lot of trust in him very early on. I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with Carlos. If I had another event to plan, he will definitely be the first person I would call.
Carlos is the BEST! We had him play at our daughter’s Rehearsal Dinner and he was exceptional and a very talented musician. All our guests loved his music and he made the evening ...
very special.
Thank you Carlos!
Carlos was absolutely amazing at our wedding. I’m so happy we hired him to play for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. He was complimented so much by our guests and...
cannot wait to hire him for a future event. His customer service is exceptional! He met with us over the phone and even learned a song that we really wanted to be played at our ceremony. Once again, thank you so much Carlos!
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