Seth Greenberg Music

Seth’s talents are extensive and he makes it look so effortless. I first met him during his final years of his completion of his PhD in Ethnomusicology. I was working as an event planner for the university and was also the department examination coordinator, I hired Seth on several occasions to provide entertainment for alumni events and faculty dinners. He performed a few times to fulfill requirements of his degree and we and worked together to help prepare other students for their performances as well. During the many years I have known Seth he has been completely professional, always punctual and well prepared. His easy going nature puts everyone at ease. Then he performs and he blows me away every single time. He is also an amazing teacher. Solid in almost every style of music, knowledgeable, patient, and can instruct from ages 6 to 96.

We had the pleasure of having Seth play at our wedding during our ceremony and cocktail hour. In planning the music for the ceremony, we were impressed with the breadth of Seth’s repertoire, and he even learned two songs that we wanted incorporated into the ceremony. Throughout the planning process Seth was very responsive and professional. He played beautifully during our wedding and we would happily hire him again for another event in the future.

As an event planner Seth was always my first choice to perform at the various events. He is a fantastic musician and so easy to work with. He has a great personality and is very attentive to what kind of music is needed. I always received lots of compliments about him and was able to refer him to other clients. His choice of music and the seamless way the songs connected was always on point. He is so very talented! Also, he communicates well during the planning. I highly recommend him!

I’m so glad we hired Seth to play for our wedding. As a classical musician myself, it was important to me to find someone who was talented and conscientious, and Seth completely fit the bill. In the lead-​up, he was extremely communicative, and also willing to arrange a piece I requested. On the day of, he did a fantastic job across genres and instruments — Baroque music on classical guitar for the ceremony, and gypsy jazz on jazz guitar during the cocktail hour. I highly recommend him.

Seth is an incredibly talented and knowledgeable individual. My now husband and I, had the privilege of working with Seth in preparation for our wedding ceremony. Both processional and recessional songs were new for him, but was happy to work with us in learning them. Not only were the sample arrangements amazingly put together, but his demeanor and friendliness made this entire process extremely smooth and pleasant. As mentioned, he is very knowledgeable and helped guide us with songs that fit our overall wedding ceremony. Our guests were very much entertained throughout the evening and he really set the tone for the entire experience. Hands down one of the best guitarists… We would happily have him perform at another event and highly recommended!

Seth played for our corporate event this past April in Sonoma, CA. He was the perfect compliment to a perfect evening! Seth picked up on the mood of the crowd and played accordingly. I look forward to booking him for another event!

Seth played for my wife’s birthday. He is very talented, playing a wide range of musical genres. Seth is a very nice person and was easy to work with to set up a surprise. I would recommend him highly.

Seth recently played for a 3-​hour reception/​cocktail party we hosted in Claremont. The music was just right for making the mood, and Seth specifically learned a couple songs we wanted to hear for the occasion. We appreciated his professionalism throughout the process. He coordinated audio equipment needs directly with venue, he was on time, polite with guests, and a pleasure to work with. We can recommend Seth Greenberg without hesitation and hope to work with him again in the future.

I hired Seth to play at my father’s memorial service as an guitar accompanist for my sister and I. Not only did Seth beautifully play his guitar, but he also played a Cebuano (Filipino) song, my father and I both loved. Of course he had never heard of the song before, nor knew the language I was singing in, but a couple days before my Dad’s memorial service, he met with me to listen to the song and rehearse as I sang along. Seth made the process so easy, comforting, and most importantly… he was very patient and professional.
I was also amazed at how quick he can easily pick up any tune and transpose on a whim to accommodate your vocal range.
I HIGHLY recommend Seth for anyone’s musical needs. I have seen him perform at other venues, and was blown away by his versatility to play so many different types of genres… That is why I booked him.
Thank you Seth for making my Dad’s memorial service extra special.

Seth Greenberg played the Expanding Your Horizons Network 40^th Anniversary Event at the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco CA, November 15 2014. The attendees varied in age significantly so it seemed like live music over a DJ would be the most appropriate option. During the event planning process Seth discussed various options on how he deals with modifying styles to keep with the flow of the event. He alleviated my concerns when he was able to show me various video clips highlighting his diversity and skill. On the evening of the event Seth warmly greeted me and went straight to his space in the room with confidence. I didn’t need to help him with setup or anything — which was a true benefit. I had many concerns that evening, it was a relief to know the music was taken care of. Throughout the evening Seth played the soundtrack of the event, warming the room and providing such great ambiance for the festivities. When the music ended it was a sad time, as the event had come to its conclusion. All the magic of the evening seemed closely related to Seth Greenberg and his guitar, as many didn’t think to depart until the music had ended.
Seth Greenberg is a true artist and professional. I consider myself lucky to have had the pleasure of working with him and hope to work with him again in the future.

Dr. Seth Greenberg recently performed at a Welcome Picnic at the Claremont Colleges for 300 guests including international students, their host families, college administrators and faculty, and city officials. Seth has performed several years at this event with both a high level of professionalism and expertise. Many of those present commented on his music and felt that his presence added to their enjoyment of the evening. It was apparent that the guests enjoyed his music as they gave him a spontaneous round of applause when his name was mentioned in the thank yous.
Seth is a dedicated musician. His talent and warm personality were a welcome addition to our event.

Seth recently played at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He is an outstanding musician and he helped make our event perfect. (I love acoustic guitar music.) Many people made comments about how great he was. It was nice to occasionally glance over at him and watch him perform — it is very clear that he’s passionate about playing and it is inspirational to witness.
Seth also met with me prior to the event to discuss our event and music selection. His expertise was extremely helpful in guiding me to make song choices.
I am so happy that he performed at our wedding and hope to see him perform again.

Our University has booked Seth numerous times for many of our more upscale, larger events; including two of our most prestigious – a welcome reception for our new University President and our annual alumni homecoming. He adds a touch a class and elegance and played a big part in making them a success! An incredibly talented musician, he never fails to impress. His music enhances the ambiance of any occasion.
Usually at events with 300+ people, the music becomes merely a backdrop and goes unnoticed amidst the «hub-​bub» of the crowd; Seth was the first time we received multiple comments and accolades on how much they enjoyed it.
As en event planner, I only work with vendors/​people who make my job and life easier. Seth is a consummate professional and does not only that, but is always charming, creative and a pleasure to work with. Once I book him and confirm details, I can check that off my list and know I don’t have to worry about it again. I know he will be there the day, on time, have a great play list set and be a crowd-​pleaser every time.
A true talent and a pleasure to work with, I can’t recommend him highly enough.

I have had the pleasure of working with Seth Greenberg when I presented him as part of the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation Studio Cabaret Series. His ability to bring together talents is amazing. The musicians that worked with him were exceptional as was the singer he brought with him. Seth’s playing was the highlight of the evening and we’ve had several people asking when we are planning to bring him back. I would highly recommend him for any occasion. If you’d like additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be happy to sing his praise to you personally. Email is

Seth played at my mother’s 80^th birthday brunch and I couldn’t have been happier. Besides being incredibly talented, he is very personable, kind, and accommodating.
We spoke on the phone prior to the event in order to discuss what type of music I wanted for the event as well as if I was open to having more than one musician play. He suggested bringing a base player to accompany him which would greatly add to the ambiance of the event. He was very receptive to my ideas and was also able to give me lots of great input and advice. I decided to follow his advice and book a duo instead of a soloist.
On the day of the event, Seth and the base player (can’t remember his name! Sorry!) arrived early to set up and they were very professional. They played beautifully and added so much warmth to the event. Everyone really appreciated and enjoyed his music. It was beautiful :)
If you’re looking for a talented, kind, and professional soloist (or duo!), I would highly recommend Seth Greenberg :)

Seth is a talented musician with a knack for putting a combo together (made up of other talented musicians) and performing for a number of varied events here in Claremont. He played alone for our daughter’s wedding and I’ve booked him for dinners, receptions. We have a Friday night concert series in Claremont’s Village that he has played for several times each season AND I have also booked him for a combo for our annual Wine Walk and our Craft Beer Walk as well. We really miss Seth since he moved up to Berkley but I’m hoping to lure him to So Cal a few times this year to play some gigs for us! He takes performing seriously and shows up, on time and with a great attitude. Sonja Stump

I asked Dr. Seth Greenberg to perform at my art, tea and animé event in May 2011. My event was about animé so I wanted to have animé music from certain animation. I talked to him about which songs to perform but it was really hard to find those music sheets. So he told me to give him a list of songs and link some YouTube or videos. So I did. On the day of the event, he performed all of the songs I linked him. I was surprised cause he had like a month to find and practice these songs and he got them perfectly and wonderful. My customers were so please to hear those animé songs at our event.
It was a pleasure to have Dr. Greenberg at the event. He was on time, had great attitude, answered my customers question regarding the songs, and worked with me closely to find what I wanted at my event.
The thing I love the most he put his customers requested as a priority.
Thanks for those One Piece songs.