Sandro Eristavi - Electric/acoustic Guitar Lessons
About
I am a guitarist/singer/songwriter with 30 years experience playing blues, rock, jazz, bossa nova, folk, classical, live as well as on records, radio and TV. I'll give you simple tools that will allow you to confidently play guitar -- by yourself or along with players of any level. If you're interested I can have you actually play at live jams as a way to "battlefield test" your newly acquired skills. Also - if you need to learn to play and sing a particular song for an occasion (celebration, marriage ceremony etc.) I can coach you on all the aspects of your performance - not only guitar playing, but also vocal, stage presence and behavior, mental and physical preparation, making your performance artistic, technical side (dealing with strings, cables, microphones) - all do's and don'ts of the process. With decades worth of stage experience I'm perfectly equipped for such jobs. Songwriting tips. If you write your own songs and feel that you could use a boost in your creative process or just need an advice on your craft - I'll be happy to work with you on your songwriting. Besides English, I speak Russian and French.
I enjoy establishing a warm and supportive working environment with my students. I love sharing the tips coming from my experience, and see how this immediately brings my students' to the higher level of playing. I absolutely love the feeling I get when my students play in front of a cheering audience and then come down from the stage and tell me "I didn't know I could do this!". I feel blessed to be in the position to teach the beautiful and universal language of music - the ultimate language of communication.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
During initial consultation we establish student's level, discuss the goals and the ways to make the whole experience fun.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over 3 decades of performing, recording and songwriting experience. No formal education, self taught. Because of that I have a good practical knowledge and understanding of your needs if you want to start playing right away, rather than spend time digging through music theory books.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Current PRICING (subject to change) Initial consultation 20min - free. Individual lessons: 30min/$36, 45min/$54, 60min/$72, 90min/$108.
5 LESSON PACK - 10% discount, 10 LESSON PACK - 12% discount.The lesson packages are payable in full at the first lesson of the pack and are non refundable. Lessons that are part of the pack can be rescheduled given sufficient notice (please see cancellations section below). The above prices are valid within 5 mile radius from Zip Code 92603. Outside 5 mile radius, if we agree that I come to you - every additional mile is $2.00.
Cancellations: a scheduled single lesson cancelled by a student with less than 48 hours notice - 50% of the lesson price; less than 24 hours notice - full lesson price. Payments accepted as cash, VENMO or Zelle transfers.
If you refer a new student, after he takes 5 lessons from me - you get a free 45 minute lesson.
How did you get started teaching?
My friend who has a guitar academy in the Bay area asked me to pick up his student that moved down to Orange County. That was my first student. On several occasions I was asked by people who heard me play if I'd consider teaching.
What types of students have you worked with?
Usually I work with beginner level players motivated to learn to improvise, improve their rhythm and solo guitar skills, learn the do-s and don't-s of performing live (solo or with other musicians). I also work with songwriters who look to further their writing and arranging skills. For performing songwriters who want to enrich their live solo/duo sound I offer help in creating professional quality backing tracks of their songs.