Sandro Eristavi - Guitar Lessons
Sandro Eristavi - Guitar Lessons

Sandro Eristavi - Guitar Lessons

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Introduction: 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. My method of teaching includes only minimal guitar chart/tab reading, easy to learn in no time. I like to concentrate on playing by ear and memory, which is important for a guitarist. 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, Georgian 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.
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Desiree T.
Aug 22, 2016
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Sandro Eristavi - Guitar Lessons's reply
Thank you for the top rating, Desiree! Pleasure working with you.
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Nadya T.
Mar 8, 2016
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I have been taking guitar lessons from Sandro Eristavi for 3 months now. I couldn’t be happier about my progress and my teacher. Sandro is a very professional, knowledgeable and thoughtful instructor with a gift for teaching. He’s patient and creative in his approach. His teaching method is flexible and intuitive, and gives quick and solid results – within only 3 months (that’s about 12 lessons) I progressed from being barely able to play blues to the level where I am now able to carry a simple guitar part (both rhythm and solo) through a song while jamming with other musicians. Being passionate about guitar and musical performance in general, Sandro goes beyond the necessary minimum instruction and is always ready to provide helpful tips on many related subjects – from the choice of gear, strings, what tone to use for different types of songs to the very valuable tips on stage performance and the blues scene etiquette in general. Another great thing about Sandro – he is an accomplished songwriter, and that gives his instruction an additional perspective, very helpful for me personally as an aspiring songwriter. Big thanks to Thumbtack for connecting me with a great teacher!
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Thank you for the kind words, Nadya.
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Irina M.
Jul 6, 2016
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In only three weeks (6 lessons) since I started lessons with Sandro Eristavi, I see what I consider tremendous improvements in my guitar skills. My short term goal was to start playing Beatles – and already I can confidently play 3 songs, including my favorite “Mother Nature’s Son”. Sandro is an experienced performer, so not only he is able to help me with guitar, but also with basics of singing while playing (hand-voice coordination, rhythm, breathing, vocal projection etc.) I was intimidated by the need to learn the musical notations, but the way Sandro teaches it actually seems rather effortless. Another great thing about our lessons - Sandro writes and releases original songs (great ones too) and therefore has a vast knowledge of all the aspects of the songwriting process, from the structure of a song, how to make music and lyrics work together to recording methods to copyright and beyond. I’m hoping to start to write my own material and having him share his experience and enthusiasm is very reassuring and helpful. I tried a couple of guitar instructors before, but only after hiring Sandro I realized how important is the compatibility with your teacher. Very professional, always on time, always positive and supportive. And his attitude made me fall in love with the guitar all over again! Thank you, Thumbtack team! Best, Irina Martin
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Thank you very much for your good words and for your enthusiasm towards the guitar.
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Omid Y.
Mar 25, 2017
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In my opinion, Sandro Eristavi is an excellent guitar instructor who truly cares about teaching his students how to play the instrument he loves. He far exceeded my expectations, and I really think Thumbtack should consider adding at least 5 more starts to their rating system so I can properly rate my experience with Sandro as my guitar teacher. Although I had never used Thumbtack before, the link came up after a simple Google search for guitar teachers in Orange County, and luckily Sandro was one of the recommended instructors. I sent Sandro a note explaining that I wanted to learn one specific song, and that I had less than a week to learn it. Sandro responded by saying that we would need to get started right away in order to make that happen, that he will do what he can to teach it to me, and that a lot will depend on my level of commitment. When I met Sandro for my first lesson, I explained that my fiancé and I had selected that particular song as our first dance song, and while I have never had a guitar or vocal lesson before, I somehow came up with the idea of surprising her by performing it at our wedding instead of having the DJ play it as our first dance song. To make a long story short, after just a few brief lessons with Sandro, and with a little secretive guitar practice on my own after work, Sandro not only taught me how to play Ron Pope’s You’re the Reason I Come Home on the guitar, but he also helped me learn how to sing it. Thanks to Sandro, my wife and I will forever share the wonderful memory of how I surprised her at our wedding, when instead of having our first dance, I walked her out to the edge of the dance floor where there was a chair waiting for her, and how I asked her to sit there as I got up on stage to play guitar and sing our first dance song to her. Although my performance was far from perfect, it was everything I could have hoped for within such a short window of time, I have Sandro to thank for that, and I look forward to continuing to learn guitar from him.
Sandro Eristavi - Guitar Lessons's reply
Thank you for such high praise, Omid. It was fun working with such a dedicated student as yourself, and an honor to contribute to such a special occasion. Looking forward to continuing our work.
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Haeri K.
Mar 27, 2017
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I adore Sandro. He loves to teach guitar, and he does it very well. How do I know? I'm obsessed with taking classes, have dealt with different teaching styles, and was once training to become an educator myself. His approach is, let's get you results; let's come away satisfied. I wanted to learn "Imagine" by John Lennon, and he tailored his lesson to teach me the modified chords so I can sing and play along halfway through our second lesson. For the first lesson, he spent time teaching me how to hold the guitar properly with my left hand--something my long-ago folk music guitar instructors never did--and he continues to conduct each lesson with warmth, the right amount of discipline, and genuine encouragement. Oh, and he sends the best instructional messages. Bravo, Sandro!
Sandro Eristavi - Guitar Lessons's reply
Thank you for such kind words, Haeri. It's a pleasure working with you.
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