About Ed Peczek

Ed Peczek is a classical guitarist based in the UK. He performs as a wedding guitarist throughout the UK and also plays at other events such as birthday parties, corporate functions, restaurants and fundraisers.

The Upper House | Staffordshire

The Upper House in Staffordshire - 10th April 2015 The Upper House in Staffordshire is a lovely rural Victorian hotel and wedding venue. The added bonus is that it’s just a short drive from where I live. As much as I enjoy travelling to unknown venues and seeing something different, it’s certainly nice when I take a wedding guitarist booking at a Staffordshire venue.  I must admit that I didn’t realize quite how local The Upper House is for me.  It turns out that The Upper House is set in the same 10 acres of woodland in which I go walking at [...]

Ultimate Guide: How To Book The Perfect Wedding Musician

ULTIMATE GUIDE: How To Book The Perfect Wedding Musician Wedding musicians and bands come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. With so many different types of musicians out there, how do you know which will suit your wedding the best? Your big day will be unique and you’ll need to find a wedding musician or band which will be able to match your theme otherwise it just won’t feel right. This guide will help you to find the perfect wedding musician or band for your big day. Not only that, you’ll also discover various ways to [...]

How To Find The Best Wedding Musician

How To Find The Best Wedding Musician This guide will tell you everything you need to know about finding the best wedding musician for your big day. So what makes a good wedding musician? How do you know whether the musician you’re considering for your special day is actually any good? Is it safe to go by the audio tracks on their website or do you need more proof of their ability before you book them? Like any service provider or consumer goods, the standard and ability of each wedding musician is very different so it’s worth doing your homework before you [...]

By |2016-10-15T09:43:19+00:00February 6th, 2015|Categories: Wedding, Wedding Advice|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Wedding Shows

I'm going to be exhibiting at a few upcoming wedding shows in the Midlands this Spring.  If you've been thinking about booking a classical guitarist for your wedding and would like to see me play live, please come along to one of the shows listed below.  I'll be giving away free CDs and promotional stuff so I promise to make it worth your while!  You can pick and choose any song from my repertoire list and I'll play it for you on the spot.  This is a great opportunity to hear the songs for your wedding first hand before you [...]

By |2016-10-15T09:43:19+00:00February 4th, 2015|Categories: Wedding|0 Comments

Classical Guitarist for the Wedding Ceremony

Why Choose A Classical Guitarist for the Wedding Ceremony? If you’re thinking of having live music at your wedding, you might want to consider choosing a classical guitarist for the wedding ceremony. There are a number of reasons why a classical guitarist may be a better choice than more traditional options such as a string quartet. One of the main benefits of booking a classical guitarist for the ceremony is the price, however the benefits don’t stop there. Read on to find out more… PRICE The first reason why you might want to book a classical guitarist for [...]

By |2016-10-15T09:43:19+00:00February 4th, 2015|Categories: Wedding, Wedding Advice|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Do You Need A Professional Wedding Musician?

Do You Really Need A Professional Wedding Musician? Weddings are expensive and because of this you’ll be looking for as many ways as possible to save money. Everybody tends to know one or two musicians. It could be somebody in the family who sings or perhaps a mate who plays a bit of guitar. You’ve seen them play and you like what they do, so why not ask them to perform instead of a professional wedding musician? It’s a valid question and one that is definitely worth considering. If you decide that asking a friend to play instead of a professional [...]

By |2016-10-15T09:43:19+00:00January 9th, 2015|Categories: Wedding, Wedding Advice|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Live Music: The Secret Ingredient of Top Restaurants

Owning and running a restaurant is tough, but there are some good ways to get ahead of the game and provide an outstanding dining experience for your customers.  Booking a live musician to play at your restaurant is a great way to boost both your profits and your reputation. Profit There’s no denying that live music draws in customers like a moth to a flame. When people go out to dine it’s not just a meal they’re looking for, it’s an experience. Let’s use an example of young Johnny Appleseed who’s just bucked up the courage to ask out the [...]

By |2016-10-15T09:43:19+00:00December 28th, 2014|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , |0 Comments

Cost of Wedding Music: How To Make Your Budget Go Further

Cost of Wedding Music: How To Make Your Budget Go Further How much does wedding music cost? If you’re in the process of budgeting for your upcoming wedding it might help to know exactly how much the average couple in the UK spends on wedding music. What percentage of their overall budget goes towards the cost of booking a musician? I also want to go a step further and look at ways you can use your designated entertainment fund wisely to get the most for your money without compromising on quality. There are a few insider secrets, which will help your [...]

By |2016-10-15T09:43:19+00:00December 19th, 2014|Categories: Wedding, Wedding Advice|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Repertoire: Spanish Set

Next up in the series is my Spanish set. This is a collection of Spanish music spanning a number of centuries. It incorporates pieces of music from the classical period in Spain to the Flamenco style through to Catalan folk songs. Spanish music is full of passion and ranges from the heart breakingly beautiful to fiery and ferocious. There are some significant differences between the different styles of Spanish music. Pieces from the Spanish classical period are not too dissimilar to the pieces from my regular classical setlist. The key difference is that the pieces in my Spanish [...]

By |2016-10-15T09:43:19+00:00December 14th, 2014|Categories: Repertoire|Tags: , |0 Comments

The Wedding Gig

If you’re interested in making a booking a wedding guitarist, you might be curious about exactly what goes into making your day a success. There’s a lot more to it than simply turning up and playing a few pieces of music. Here’s a little insight into the working life of a wedding musician. Consultation and Booking The initial consultation is what follows after you’ve submitted a quote request or sent me an email. I’ll get in touch to confirm the quote and discuss the details or your wedding. If you’d like to go ahead and make a booking then I [...]

By |2016-10-15T09:43:19+00:00December 9th, 2014|Categories: Uncategorized, Wedding, Wedding Advice|Tags: , |0 Comments
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