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Jazz Guitarist | Guitar Teacher | Guitar Performance Metro Milwaukee

Keith Watling Guitarist, Educator, and performer

Next Performance

Creekside Jack's Resturant
August 1st, 6 - 9pm
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Keith has performed as soloist and ensemble guitarist for many years in southeast Wisconsin. One of his current projects is, String Theory | guitar duo with Gare Hofstad and Keith on guitars. String Theory can be seen, with there vast repertoire of popular jazz standards, blues, and classic rock at Corina Wine Company every 2nd and 4th Friday from 7 - 9pm.

Another project involves performing with vocalist Julie Thompson. This yeadr, Keith has backed her up at The landing at Hoyt Park, in Wauwatosa, Charles E. Fromage, in Milwaukee, Old Falls Village Park Beer Hall in Memnomonee Falls and the Golden Mast in Pewaukee lake.

For more information on performances go to his events page.

New recording of Christmas Time Is Here

https://keithwatling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Keith-Watling-Christmas-Time-is-Here.mp3

Kind of a Hush with Julie Thompson

https://stringtheoryguitarduo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Kind-a-hush-Gare-and-Keith.m4a

Making Whoopi with Julie Thompson

https://stringtheoryguitarduo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Making-Whoopi-Gare-and-keith.m4a

String Theory - Guitar Duo live performance at Corvina Wine Company, West Allis, WI. February 16th, 2024

https://keithwatling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/String_Theory_-_Guitar_Duo.mp4

Julie Thompson & Keith Watling at Corners in Brookfield, Brookfield, WI September 24, 2020

https://keithwatling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Autumn_Leaves_played_by_Julie_Thompson_and_Keith_Watling.mp4

Photos from Charles E. Fromage late summer of 2024. Julie Thompson and Keith Watling

Keith Watling and Julie Thompson perform at Charles E. Fromage, September 2024

Solo and ensemble recordings

Nardisimo
Solo acoustic guitar

https://keithwatling.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1Nardis1.mp3

Well You Needn't
Solo acoustic guitar

https://keithwatling.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/5t.mp3

Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Penny And The Jazz Guy

https://keithwatling.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Is-You-is-or-Is-You-Aint-My-Baby.mp3


Keith Watling educator, guitar lessonsGuitar Instruction

I have taught guitar for over twenty years teaching private group guitar lessons in local music stores, and in public schools. More information about guitar lessons> I have a five star ratting on Google My Business. Below is a review from one of my past students


Music for your special event with String Theory - Guitar Duo

String Theory - guitar duo music for your wedding ceremony or private party

"My son’s wedding was one of the best I have ever attended. One of the reasons was the live music during the wedding ceremony and the cocktail hour immediately following the ceremony. The soft music playing was noticed by many and the perfect personal touch we were hoping for.  I strongly recommend Keith Watling and Gare Hofstad for your next event." 

Angela Lingle

Whether you are a professional party planner or someone looking for music for your wedding ceremony Keith Watling will provide the music and the musicians to give your event that added special touch. Book your event with ease and confidence; we will handle all of the music details. More info

Wedding Music

In My Life

String Theory - Guitar Duo

https://keithwatling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/In-My-Life.mp3

Gymnopedia

String Theory - Guitar Duo

https://keithwatling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Gymnopédia-No-1.mp3

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