About this vendor
Guitarist Tony Ybarra was born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA. He is one of the most sought-after Spanish/Latin guitarists on the west coast. He is an active composer and has 6 albums to his name. His music has been featured in movies and tv shows including Dexter, Madam Secretary, and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Tony has performed across the United States as well as in Europe and Hong Kong. He is currently a featured guitarist at Ty Warner’s San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito CA.
Ybarra has performed with Flamenco virtuoso Adam del Monte, jazz composer Maria Schneider, Grammy winners Josh Groban, Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald. Most recently, Tony is the guitarist and arranger for Michael McDonald’s upcoming acoustic album due to be released in 2022 with special guest Spanish singer Buika.
Tony received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music where he studied with Jazz master Joe Diorio and Flamenco Maestro Adam Del Monte.
Details
Instruments
- Bass
- Cello
- Flute
- Guitar
- Piano
- Saxophone
Music Genres
- Classical
- Flamenco
- Jazz
- Latin
- Mariachi
- Pop
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Tony played our entire wedding start to finish solo. He was amazing and entertaining and was also thoughtful on timing and making sure things flowed. Would definitely recommend him...
to someone who wants a simple yet elegant wedding or someone who wants a guitarist who can lead things by themselves. So great!!! Thank you Tony.
Tony Ybarra provided an exceptional solo acoustic guitar performance at our wedding ceremony, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with his contribution. Tony was an absolute pleasure t...
o work with—he was incredibly responsive via email and a delight to communicate with throughout the planning process. He also was able to setup the microphone and speaker himself which was one thing less I had to think about on the big day.
Not only did Tony have an extensive music library showcasing a broad range of styles, but he also went above and beyond by accommodating every song request I made. Whether it was finding the perfect piece or even writing music himself, his commitment to tailoring the performance to our special day was truly remarkable. One of the most memorable moments was when he incorporated delicate guitar strumming during the reading of a specific poem—it added a magical, heartwarming touch that perfectly complemented the atmosphere of our ceremony.
I wholeheartedly recommend Tony Ybarra for anyone seeking talented and dedicated solo acoustic guitar services. His professionalism, musical prowess, and genuine kindness truly enhanced our wedding experience.
So great!! It couldn't have been any easier to get Tony and his musicians set up, super helpful and they did a beautiful, beautiful job. Very reasonably priced also!!
We loved having the trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour. The music set the mood perfectly. I told them the style and type of music I wanted played and they did it perfectly. Th...
e guests loved the touch of live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour. We had them play Disney music even though it wasn’t on their list. Couldn’t recommend them more for your event!
We loved how easy it was to work with Tony. He was responsive to our requests and the music was perfect for our wedding and reception. Thank you!
We hired Mr. Tony Ybarra to be our solo guitar player for our wedding day at the courthouse in Santa Barbara. He was so professional, on time, and played beautifully! He was also a...
delight to speak with up until our special day. Being a musician myself, I have high expectations and he really soared above them. Thank you so much for making our ceremony so special, and for being an affordable vendor, too. Our wedding was on a very tight budget, but the music was incredible.
He was great. We did spanish guitar and it sounded great.
We hired Anthony to perform for our ceremony and cocktail hour. He contacted me a week or two before the wedding and asked what I wanted him to play. I told him that with his talen...
t, he could just surprise us and told him when parts of the ceremony he would need to play for – processional, during the sand ceremony, and the recessional. The selections that he played were beautiful! Our guests loved the music that he played during the cocktail hour too! Since my husband and I only made it to our cocktail hour for a few minutes, I can’t wait to hear Anthony play on our wedding video. He’s such a cool guy and has so much talent!
Contact
PO Box 5721, Santa Barbara, CA
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