Why choose J Daniel for your wedding or event?

J Daniel Guitar dressed in a suit with guitar, providing professional live music for weddings and special events across Temecula and Southern California.

I’ve been playing guitar for more than 15 years, but weddings and events are where my music finds its real purpose. With fingerstyle guitar, I can turn one instrument into something much bigger — melody, rhythm, and harmony woven together so it feels like an entire band. For cocktail hours and private events, I’ll bring in the BeatBuddy to lift the energy and make the room come alive. And if the moment calls for it, I can add vocals to give the night a different texture, whether it’s for a first dance, a sing-along favorite, or that one song that needs to be heard with words.

Behind the scenes, I spend hours preparing every detail so the music flows seamlessly. My setlists are built to connect generations — mixing timeless classics with modern favorites so everyone feels part of the celebration. The songs become tied to memories, pulling you back to your day every time you hear them again.

Booking me isn’t just hiring a guitarist; it’s securing the soundtrack that will carry your entire event. From the aisle to the last dance, I’ll make sure the music creates the atmosphere you want and the memories you’ll keep.

J. Daniel can elevate your event to wherever vibes your imagination takes you.

The Playlist

Arranged by J. Daniel

I play fingerstyle versions of songs people love, built for how they sound in the room.

  • Melodies that breathe
    I phrase lines like a singer would, with slides and little inflections that carry the feeling even without lyrics.

  • Groove you can feel
    A steady, syncopated bass under the melody makes one guitar sound bigger, like a few players working together.

  • Built for live flow
    Balanced dynamics, clear tone, standard tuning for quick cues, and arrangements mapped to your timeline so nothing stalls.

Signature Set List

    • Can’t Help Falling in Love

    • Moon River

    • Unchained Melody

    • What a Wonderful World

    • Here, There and Everywhere

    • Let It Be

    • God Only Knows

    • You Are So Beautiful

    • Isn’t She Lovely

    • Wonderful Tonight

    • How Deep Is Your Love

    • I’ll Be There

    • Best of My Love

    • Time to Say Goodbye

    • With or Without You

    • Hallelujah

    • Have I Told You Lately

    • Iris

    • Bless the Broken Road

    • Every Breath You Take

    • Glory of Love

    • Open Arms

    • Good Riddance

    • Everything I Do I Do It for You

    • How Long Will I Love You

    • Marry Me

    • You’re the Inspiration

    • You Raise Me Up

    • Don’t Know Why

    • Keep On Loving You

    • I Hope You Dance

    • If I Ain’t Got You

    • I’m Yours

    • You’re Still the One

    • A Thousand Years

  • Prelude - Warm, welcoming, sets the tone as guests arrive.

    • Moon River

    • What a Wonderful World

    • Here, There and Everywhere

    • Hallelujah

    • Have I Told You Lately

    • Let It Be

    • How Deep Is Your Love

    • You Are So Beautiful

    • Time to Say Goodbye

    • I’ll Be There

    • God Only Knows

    • Bless the Broken Road

    Cocktail - Upbeat, familiar, easy to mingle over.

    • Don’t Know Why

    • I’m Yours

    • If I Ain’t Got You

    • With or Without You

    • Every Breath You Take

    • Iris

    • Keep On Loving You

    • Best of My Love

    • Wonderful Tonight

    • God Only Knows

    • Isn’t She Lovely

    • I Hope You Dance

    • How Deep Is Your Love

    • Let It Be

    • You’re Still the One

Behind The Music

Here’s the truth: I’m a dad first. My kids are the reason I put everything into making weddings unforgettable — because I know how fast moments become memories.

Outside of music, I’m into Jiu Jitsu, chess, poker, and fine dining. I like sharp suits and timeless watches, because details matter. The same way a tailored suit or a perfectly played hand changes the whole vibe, the right music changes the entire energy of your wedding.

I don’t show up to “fill space.” I show up to create flow, energy, and moments that people will talk about long after the night’s over. If you want your wedding to feel alive from the first note to the last dance, that’s what I deliver.

What Couples Say

  • Fernando and Kate celebrating their wedding at South Coast Winery in Temecula with live fingerstyle music by J Daniel Guitar.

    Fernando & Kate

    "From the first note of the ceremony to the last song of the night, everything flowed perfectly. Our friends and family are still talking about how unforgettable the music was."

  • Larissa and Emmett just married at Lorimar Winery in Temecula, with J Daniel Guitar performing their wedding soundtrack.

    Larissa & Emmett

    "The ceremony music was breathtaking. J Daniel Guitar made the moment feel cinematic, and our guests still mention how moving it was. It truly set the tone for the entire day."

  • Lily & Marcus celebrating their vineyard wedding at Callaway Winery in Temecula with J Daniel Guitar playing live acoustic music.

    Lily & Marcus

    "From cocktail hour through our first dance, J Daniel Guitar made the whole day flow effortlessly. The music created moments our family and friends can’t stop talking about."

  • Isabella and Ryan’s wedding reception at Ponte Winery in Temecula with live music provided by J Daniel Guitar.

    Isabella & Ryan

    "J Daniel Guitar was the best decision we made. Our first dance was arranged beautifully, and it felt like the music carried us through the whole night without a single pause."

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Music That Flows, Memories That Last.

by J. Daniel Guitar