Justin
Martinez
Classical · Flamenco · Latin · Bluegrass · Folk | Central Coast, California
Two worlds.
One unforgettable
performer.
Justin Martinez brings something rare to every stage and event: the technical depth of a formally trained classical guitarist and the soulful, foot-stomping spirit of a bluegrass picker — and the instinct to know exactly which one the room needs. With a music degree and over two decades performing on California's Central Coast, Justin doesn't just play music. He shapes the mood, sets the scene, and makes your event one people remember long after the last note.
"I tailor every set to the venue, the vibe, and the moment. That's the difference between background music and music that moves people."
A formally trained classical guitarist who can also rip through Tony Rice and Billy Strings territory on bluegrass guitar and mandolin — as a soloist who sounds like he brought a whole band. Guests stop mid-conversation and listen. Events are better for it.
The Elegant
Guitar
Formally trained with a music degree, Justin brings the full breadth of the classical guitar tradition to your event. From the fire of Flamenco to the silky cool of bossa nova, Argentine tango to the precision of Spanish classical — this is music with depth, elegance, and soul. He also performs with a Flamenco dancer for a truly dramatic show.
Weddings · Cocktail Hours · Wine Parties · Dinners · Festivals · Flamenco Show
Book the Elegant GuitarThe Mountain
Soul
When Justin picks up the guitar or mandolin for bluegrass and country, something remarkable happens — a single musician fills the room like a full band. Playing in the spirit of Tony Rice and Billy Strings, Justin sings and plays with soul and technical command that makes people stop and just listen. Great songs. Played right.
Breweries · Wineries · Outdoor Events · Happy Hours · Festivals · Private Parties
Book the Mountain SoulThe right music
for every occasion.
Justin has performed at hundreds of events across the Central Coast since 2004, building multi-hour curated set lists for each style. He reads the room and shapes the music to match — so you never get background filler. You get the right music, played with artistry and intention.
Ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Custom arrangements of your most meaningful songs, reworked for solo guitar.
Refined, evocative guitar music that pairs beautifully with a great glass of wine and golden hour on the Central Coast.
Lively, soulful bluegrass and folk that fits the laid-back craft beer vibe without ever feeling generic or predictable.
The perfect soundtrack for mingling — warm, sophisticated, alive with groove without overpowering conversation.
Dinner parties, milestone celebrations, corporate gatherings — Justin's music elevates any private occasion.
Commanding stage presence with a full-sounding solo performance that draws a crowd and keeps them engaged.
Understated elegance. The kind of guitar music that turns a dinner into an experience guests still talk about later.
Available with a Flamenco dancer for a full theatrical performance — fiery, dramatic, and completely unforgettable.
Your song.
Your moment.
Arranged by hand.
Using his classical guitar training, Justin arranges requested music specifically for your event — rock, pop, folk, anything — reworked into a full solo fingerstyle arrangement. Walking down the aisle to your favorite song? A first dance melody on solo guitar? He makes it happen with real musicianship and care.
Every arrangement preserves the soul of the original while translating it into the rich, layered language of solo classical guitar. The result feels both familiar and extraordinary.
Let's make your
event memorable.
Tell Justin about your event and he'll get back to you with availability, pricing, and ideas for the music. Whether you have a clear vision or just know you want something special — he'll help you get there.