Doctor of Musical Arts
University of Arizona
Open diploma imageTucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and surrounding Arizona communities
Guitar Music for Events, Weddings, and Concerts
Elegant live guitar in Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and surrounding Arizona communities.
Performed by Dr. Eduardo Costa - Doctor of Musical Arts, winner of 10 international guitar competitions, and Carnegie Hall solo debut artist.
Credentials
Dr. Costa's Credentials
0210 First Prizes
International guitar competitions
03View StoryCarnegie Hall Debut
Solo concert debut
Open Carnegie Hall gallery
04D'Addario Artist
Artist endorsement
Event Music
Tucson and Phoenix Event Guitarist
Hire Dr. Costa for wedding music, corporate event music, bridal showers, memorials, fundraisers, private parties, and celebrations. Music can be peaceful, romantic, lively, or understated - always shaped around the flow of the event.
WeddingsCorporate eventsMemorialsPrivate partiesFundraisersCelebrations
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Event Music Samples
These selected videos are the event music samples. They offer a quick sense of the atmosphere, elegance, and range available for weddings, corporate events, memorials, private parties, and refined background music. They are separate from the broader Artistic Listening Room below. Event programs are curated separately for each occasion.
Spanish / Flamenco
Passionate, rhythmic guitar colors for entrances, cocktails, and celebratory moments.
Latin / Bossa Nova
Warm Latin and Brazilian grooves for receptions, dinners, and relaxed social settings.
Ceremony / Refined Guitar
Elegant repertoire and refined ceremony music with a focused concert-guitar sound.
American / Contemporary
Familiar contemporary melodies arranged for a polished live guitar atmosphere.
Google Reviews
Client praise after the music fades
The public Google profile shows 94 total reviews. These selected public reviews are copied exactly as written.
Read Reviews on GoogleEduardo is a talented performer. His guitar playing at our Happy Hour Paws with Purpose fundraising event in Tucson, AZ added to the wonderful atmosphere of the St Philips Plaza. He is a true talent and a joy to work with. I definitely recommend him highly for any of your upcoming events.
I just wanted to say that Eduardo did a magnificent job at our wedding which was back in March. Couldn’t remember if I’d actually posted this review but I think he merits at least five stars if not more!
Eduardo was a dream to work with. He was timely in his communication, on time for the event, and played excellently. Will definitely use him again when we are in Tucson.
Eduardo is always amazing, he was perfect for our wedding! He is flexible, professional and amazes us every time we have him at an event! We have used him for birthdays and functions over the years and he never disappoints!
Eduardo is very easy to work with and very talented. He added fun and energy to our event.
Eduardo performed at our son and daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner! He did an amazing job and all of our guests loved his music! He is so talented!!! We highly recommend you contact him for any event you host! Thank you Eduardo for making our Arizona event so special!!!
Trusted by elegant venues, homes, and gatherings
Selected past settings include elegant Tucson and Scottsdale resorts, plus many private homes, churches, and event spaces throughout Arizona.
The Phoenician, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows, Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale, Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa, The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Arizona Inn, JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, etc.
Concerts & Home Concerts
Concerts and home concerts center on Dr. Costa's original voice - a living mix of compositions, improvisations, expressive sound worlds, and music shaped by the energy of the room.
Concerts
Public or private performances centered on Dr. Costa's original voice.
Home Concerts
An intimate musical evening for living rooms, salons, courtyards, and private gatherings.
Private Listening Experiences
Improvisations, compositions, and expressive pieces shaped around the room and audience.
Live & Public
Local Public Performances
Come see me perform live at one of these venues. The calendar below lists my upcoming public performances around Tucson, Phoenix, and Scottsdale.
Please kindly search online for the address of each location.
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Artistic Listening Room
This listening room is a broader archive of public performances, improvisations, compositions, family music, and teaching videos. This is my artistic repertoire, and it may differ from the event music samples above, which are the best reference if you are planning live event music.
Looking for event samples?
If you are planning a wedding, corporate event, or private party, these four samples - not the listening room below - are the right reference for the live music I will tailor to your occasion. Everything else in this room is my broader artistic repertoire, which is different from what I perform at events.
Spanish / Flamenco
Passionate, rhythmic guitar colors for entrances, cocktails, and celebratory moments.
Latin / Bossa Nova
Warm Latin and Brazilian grooves for receptions, dinners, and relaxed social settings.
Ceremony / Refined Guitar
Elegant repertoire and refined ceremony music with a focused concert-guitar sound.
American / Contemporary
Familiar contemporary melodies arranged for a polished live guitar atmosphere.
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Programs
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Shorts
Showing 89 videos in the Shorts playlist. Archive updated 2026-06-06.
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Through the lenses - improvisation on Classical Guitar
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From Barracao - improvisation on Electric Guitar
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Like water - improvisation on Classical Guitar
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From Chop Builder - Arpeggios on Electric Guitar
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Harmonic Minor String Skipping
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A latin vibe - improvisation on classical guitar
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From Chop Builder - chromatic
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From Weiss Fantasie - intro - classical guitar
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Bouncing Ball - improvisation on electric guitar
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Ripples in the lake - improvisation on classical guitar
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Night drive - improvisation on electric guitar
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Tribal dance - improvisation on classical guitar
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Two birds - Improvisation on Classical Guitar
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Hot Sauna - Improvisation on Electric Guitar
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Wing Flap - improvisation on classical guitar
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I Was 16 Years Old Here — Classical Guitar in Brazil, December 2000
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Toothpaste fairy - improvisation
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Ethereal tremolo - improvisation
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Lazy sprints - improvisation
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A walk at the park - improvisation
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From Scarlatti K391 B section
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Modal interchange - improvisation
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Intertwined - improvisation
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A rock in my shoes - improvisation
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From Palm Breeze - improvisation
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Faulty spring - improvisation
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From Handel Suite VII
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From Stravinsky's clock - improvisation
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Add musical annotations fast! - My Practice Canvas
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The Rabbit jumps - improvisation
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From Sand storm - improvisation
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From Chop Builder - Round 2
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From Fantasie by Weiss
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The green mustache - improvisation
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White canvas - improvisation
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From Chop Builder - Sweep Picking
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A taste of Nordeste - improvisation
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Toy car - improvisation
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From Appassionata - Dorian passage
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Snapshot - improvisation
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Cracked eggs - improvisation
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Dance floor - improvisation
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From Scarlatti K209
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Glass window - improvisation
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A short bite - improvisation
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Slippery Slope - Improvisation
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From Scarlatti K391
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Let's party! - improvisation
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From Handel Overture
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Improvising over Chick Corea's harmony
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The dark sky - improvisation
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Feel the beat!
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From Palhaço by Gismonti
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Let's groove with this Brazilian rythm!
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From En los trigales part2 - Rodrigo
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From En los trigales part1 - Rodrigo
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Finishing up the day
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Play with passion!
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From Melissa by Dr Costa
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From Transcendental Splash by Dr. Costa
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Gotta work on the ugly chords too!
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Groovy? | Classical Guitar Shorts
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Primavera Porteña – Astor Piazzolla | Dr. Costa
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Berkeley Sonatina 1st mov (Live)
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Kaleidoscope – Electric Guitar by DrCosta |
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Handel – Suite No. 7 (Allegro) • Dr. Costa • Guitar 🎸✨
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Through My Eyes (Original) - Dr. Costa 🎸 | Classical Guitar Shorts
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Fantasia Carioca 🎸✨
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Live Wedding Guitar | Dr. Costa Performs Latin & Bossa Nova Elegance
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Corporate Event Guitar | Dr. Costa Live with Mountain Views in Arizona
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Spanish Romance | Dr. Costa Live During Dinner at an Upscale Casino
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Spanish Guitar Elegance | Dr. Costa Live with Mountain Views
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Feel the Passion of Spanish Guitar! Dr. Costa Live at a Private Event
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🌞 Sunshine & Strings – Live at a Private Event | Dr. Costa
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🎂 Soothing Elegance – Live at a Birthday Party | Dr. Costa
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🎸 Drive – Dr. Costa
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🎵 Scarlatti K.209 - Dr. Costa
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New Feature!!
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No blah blah blah
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You CAN do it
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Teaching vs Coaching
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🔥 Strike — Dr. Costa
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Like ONION LAYERS! - Classical Guitar Principles by Dr. Costa
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ONE finger! - Classical Guitar Principles by Dr. Costa
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Don't just listen! - Classical Guitar Principles by Dr. Costa
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Don't screw up!! - Classical Guitar Principles by Dr. Costa
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You CANNOT see! - Classical Guitar Principles by Dr. Costa
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Tension is GONE!! - Classical Guitar Principles by Dr. Costa
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STOP the BUZZ!! - Classical Guitar Principles by Dr. Costa
Dr. Eduardo CostaAbout
About Dr. Eduardo Costa
"A consummate artist on the guitar." - David Russell, Grammy Award winner
Dr. Eduardo Minozzi Costa is a Brazilian guitarist known for technical mastery, artistic depth, and performances that move between refined tradition, improvisation, composition, and contemporary expression.
His background includes a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Arizona, ten first prizes in international guitar competitions, a Carnegie Hall solo concert debut, and work as a D'Addario Artist.
This site is Dr. Costa's performance home for event music, concerts, home concerts, and selected public performances.
Doctor of Musical Arts10 International First PrizesCarnegie Hall DebutD'Addario Artist
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Planning Resources
Event Music Guides
Helpful pages for couples, planners, hosts, and companies choosing live guitar for weddings, parties, dinners, and corporate events.
Wedding GuitaristCeremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception guitar planning for Arizona weddings.Read Wedding Music PlanningA practical guide for choosing ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner music.Read Corporate Event GuitaristLive guitar for receptions, networking events, dinners, launches, and fundraisers.Read Private Party GuitaristMusic ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, dinners, and home concerts.Read Create the Right AtmosphereHow music, timing, volume, and venue details shape the feeling of an event.Read Choose the Best MusicianWhat to look for when hiring a guitarist for weddings, parties, and events.Read