Zachary Larson Guitarist on SoundBetter

A classically-trained professional dedicated to getting the best guitar sounds for you!

Session Services Offered:
+Guitar (Classical/Electric/Acoustic)
+Mandolin
+Banjo (5 String/Tenor)
+Ukulele

I can record pre-written/notated parts, or tailor something new to enhance your music!

Short Bio: I am a classically trained guitarist and hold both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in guitar performance. I have toured with the Broadway musicals Finding Neverland and Escape To Margaritaville, internationally as a classical chamber musician, onboard luxury cruise lines, and have shared the stage with several notable artists including Jimmy Buffett, Kerry Ellis, Robbie Howard, and Telly Leung. I perform often on Broadway and am an endorsed artist with Deering Banjos. My recorded work spans from classical standards, pop tunes, musical theater cast albums and soundtracks, to mind-bending experimental pieces.

No matter if your project needs guitar, banjo, mandolin or ukulele, send me a message and I can deliver what you need!

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

8 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients

Endorse Zachary Larson Guitarist

by Chris H.
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Great playing, communication & delivery - Zac worked on a really tight deadline and delivered exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
by Brian A.
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Fantastic Job done. Highly recommended . Great Guitarist , one happy customer!!
by M
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Amazing musician. Would Highly recommend.
by M
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Zachary is a fantastic guitarist! His attention to detail and playing ability is simply superb.
by Sharif M.
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Amazing , Fast , responsive , Delivered a few days before deadline date ,
gave a lot more data than what i expected
Quality is Amazing
not the last time i'm hiring Zachary for Sure
provided every revision and adjustment i asked for and even more
if you are looking for a pro guitar player who can read Midi files ( other options are a nightmare with other musicians )
who is inovative , smart , fast , look no further , please Hire Zachary
by Doug K.
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Zachary is an extremely detail-oriented and technically proficient guitarist!! Quick turnaround as well.
by Sandeep C.
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This was my second time working with Zachary and he is the consummate professional.
It has been a pleasure working with him and I look forward to an opportunity to work again.
by Sandeep C.
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Fantastic working with Zachary who was an absolute pleasure to work with...

Interview with Zachary Larson Guitarist

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The original cast recording of the musical The Magnificent Seven. I was the guitarist (electric) on each track. After a successful run of the show in NYC, we recorded the album with the Grammy-winning recording engineer John Kilgore at his studio in Manhattan. Everything went so smoothly, and the guitars were sounding fantastic. It was definitely a highlight for me.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That I only play nylon strings! Although I am classically trained, I am always working on electric and acoustic guitar projects.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Musical Theater, Soundtracks, and classical-style works.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just finished a cool project with Stew-Mac guitars in Athens, Ohio. We built and recorded some tunes on their new Body-Build Acoustic Guitars. Check the out the video on Youtube!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have always been a musician, playing brass instruments and piano growing up, and then moving on to guitar when I was 13. I auditioned and completed 2 degrees in guitar performance and have since toured the world playing classical, broadway, and sideman-style gigs.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: The first step is to always listen and internalize the music provided by the client. What follows is usually learning the parts, making any adjustments needed, and then recording. I like to send parts to clients very quickly just in case we need to make any more adjustments before delivering the final product.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Frequent communication and clear responses are something I always strive for, and greatly appreciate it when a provider does the same
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: The Cuban-born classical guitarist Ricardo Iznaola. He is a true example of excellence in everything he does, and he does everything in the biz.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Arranging and recording a client's piece of music to be played on classical/nylon guitars. I am also frequently asked to provide Spanish sounding solos and lead guitar to existing tracks.