Located in Guelph, Ontario, North End Music is a company that specializes in providing classic guitar music for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other special events. Frank Galati is a classical flamenco guitarist, teacher, and performer with many years of experience playing at a variety of functions, including weddings, baby showers, Christmas/holiday parties, and outdoor markets.
Services Offered
North End Music delights in serving the needs of each happy couple, to ensure the best possible musical atmosphere for their wedding. Frank offers a range of Spanish and South American music, and Western classical music. He also takes requests for ceremonies, wedding party walk-out music, document-signing music, and reception music, to be arranged to suit specific preferences. This music is recorded and played before the event, so that the bridal party may give it their seal of approval. Musical performances may also be arranged for smaller functions. Some of Frank's wedding services include the following:
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour performances
Instrumentals
A keenness to learn new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
A willingness to travel
Frank also offers music for Christmas parties and corporate functions.
I was looking for some instrumentslmusic for my outdoor wedding Sept 28th of this year and contacted Frank when I heard his samples of YouTube videos. I knew he would be perfect. He played classical music when people were being seated andI asked him if he could learn 2 songs specifically for the ceremony and he nailed it! ( Athousand years and tale as old as time )I am a musician myself and can really appreciate quality music. I am also an Activity Coordinator at a retirement home and have already booked him for a Christmas entertainment. Frank is a great choice for your music venue!
Sent on 16/10/2019
North End Music's reply:
Thank you Sarah for your kind words. It has been a privilege to be able to contribute to such precious life moments. It was a beautiful wedding and I wish you well into marriage and parenthood!
Lindsay R.
· Married on 01/06/2020
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Incredibly talented musician
We had Frank play at our wedding and the guests were blown away with his incredible performance and beautiful music. Frank was also so kind and professional. We are so happy he was part of our big day!
Sent on 14/09/2020
· Married on 28/09/2019
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Hired for many events
The picture I've attached here is me standing beside him about 7 months pregnant. My work put on a baby shower for me (I am the Activity Coordinator at guelph Lake Commons). We held the event outside because of Covid and everyone wore masks. Frank's music was a beautiful classical touch in the background, even the residents had asked for him to come back to perform ( we hired him for background christmas music too for our Annual Christmas Bazaar) YOu may also check out my previous review I wrote on here as I hired him for my wedding ceremony. Just the other day I finally got around to watching my wedding on video and of course the music for my back yard wedding was absolutely beautiful. If anyone needs a reference personally, I'd be happy to chat about my experience with Frank and his sincere music talent and professionalism. No one should pass him up, he is also very reasonable priced and affordable.
Sent on 07/08/2020
Colin B.
· Married on 17/06/2016
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Top notch performer
Very professional, excellent classical guitarist.
Sent on 08/07/2020
Ashley
· Married on 30/08/2020
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Very professional classical musician
Frank had no problems working with our venue. He was at the ceremony setting up before any guests had arrived! He arranged songs for us and played them perfectly and at the right times, including my walk-out song. Afterwards he played for an hour for a quick cocktail reception while we were getting photos done. Our guests were blown away by his ability! Frank was always accepting of feedback and communicated with us before the wedding to make sure the songs were perfect. He even sent us videos. Thanks so much for helping us Frank on our big day!
Frank Galati was raised in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. His parents were both teachers. His father taught English and Music, and his mother taught Ballet and Jazz dance. Frank attended the University of Guelph for Biological Science and Music, of which he has obtained a B. Sc. and BA. He has been performing for over a decade in Southern Ontario, and has completed honours music work in performance.
Frank learned guitar at 12 years old. He started off playing the pop punk music of the time, and went on to learn classic rock before discovering flamenco and classical guitar music in University. Frank adores South American and Spanish music and culture, and admires all sectors of classical music. His favourite guitar composer is Agustin Barrios Mangore and his favourite classical composer is Beethoven. His favorite romantic composer is Gustav Mahler.
Frank has taught guitar in the Guelph area, and still does. Feel free to inquire if so interested in classical guitar lessons.
Aside from music, Frank is interested in athletics and martial arts. He loves boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and judo, and is an MMA fan. Frank has taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for almost a decade including introductory classes to beginners at the University of Guelph. Frank believes in the confidence and community martial arts can provide to both kids and adults, and has strong views against bullying.
Frank is also interested in classical and romantic literature. His favourite books include Les Miserables and The Brothers Karamazov. His favourite authors are Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and Victor Hugo.
Frank also has a daughter in elementary school, and is in his early 30s.
