Hristo V.

“Achieve all your guitar and musical goals in an easy and comprehensive way!!!”

Located in
San Jose, CA, 95118

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- Levels: Beginner to Advanced
- Ages: 5 & up
- In-Home Lessons: Yes
- In-Studio Lessons: Yes
- Online Lessons: No
Subjects Taught In Person

Guitar, Music Theory, Songwriting

Education

San Jose State University - B.A. in Music - Jazz Studies - 08/2002 - 12/2006 (Bachelor's degree received)

Specialties

I specialize in Jazz guitar, improvisation, harmonic studies and theory.
Chord melodies, building lines, phrasing, voice-leading, chordal improvisation, and re-harmonization/substitution.

Lesson Details

I design my lessons with the specific student goals in mind.

For Beginner students: we will start by exploring rhythm concepts and understanding how to read music. Learning the physics of the guitar and exploring the notes in the first few positions. Learning open position chords, and simple chords progressions, major and pentatonic scales,etc.

For Intermediate students: we will continue expanding our knowledge of the higher positions of the guitar, as well as develop better ...

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About

Hristo is a modern jazz guitarist/composer from Sofia, Bulgaria. Residing in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1998, Hristo has performed with some of the premier musicians in the region and has toured nationally and internationally with a wide variety of formations. He has performed guitar clinics all over Japan and Europe and has published a book on chordal development and construction entitled “Between the Voicings.” He has also published different articles on jazz improvisation. He leads ...

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Equipment

In-Studio: A specific music room with a few guitars, a keyboard, amps, and recording equipment and music stands

In-Home: I provide my guitar and amp. Students should provide their guitars and amps (if needed)
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Rated 5 out of 5 by 8 reviewers.

Rated 5 out of 5 by AllenH Great Instructor I've been taking lessons from Hristo for a couple of months now. He is friendly, affable, and extremely patient. I enjoy our lessons, and have learned quite a bit in the short time we have been working together. April 4, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by JeanetteY wonderful instructor and very accomodating. We are appreciative of his talents!! March 7, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by AnaI Success! My Son looks forward to his lessons every Sunday. This has been a positive experience for him. Hristo has a wide range of music experience, has a great personality, is patient, and can relate to my 14 year old (for teenagers relating to a teacher/instructor is very important and can be the key to their success). December 7, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by KrishnanV Talented teacher. Hristo is really one of the talented teachers. Very positive and always guide me when ever i needed. It is really a pleasure to learn guitar skills from him. Looking forward to more classes. August 11, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by JayneZ Fabulous Instructor We are very pleased with our instructor - Hristo. He is creative, dynamic, professional and motivational. My son looks forward to his lessons, and we look forward to seeing his continual progress. June 21, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by DianeO Great for a young new student Hristo has been great. He has been an enthusiastic and engaging teacher. My son just turned 9 and is new to playing the guitar. Hristo has helped him read and understand music. He looks forward to his lessons. June 13, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Brettb Hristo is a great guitar teacher! Its really amazing how much he knows about the many different styles of playing. And he is still able to break it down to the basics during our lessons. All around a great teacher. I highly recommend him! October 3, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by JulieW Hristo Hristo is an awesome guitarist and great teacher!!! He has high energy level, knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic about what he does. Couldn't ask for a better teacher. April 23, 2010
Getting Started
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Lesson Length

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Teachers have the option to display availability for in-home, in-studio, and online music lessons. In-home lessons take place at your house, in-studio lessons are conducted at the teacher's home or professional studio, and online lessons are taught over the internet via live video chat.

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Signing Your Customer Agreement

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Prepare for Your First Lesson

Once you've completed the last step, your teacher will call you within the next couple of days to confirm your first lesson time and provide you with directions to their studio, if needed. We also encourage you to discuss your goals and any other questions you may have.

What To Expect

Every teacher is different, but most first lessons begin with an assessment of where you are in your studies. At a beginner level, you might review the basics of your instrument, such as the different parts, how to hold it correctly, and proper care and maintenance. For voice, this may be the time you learn about breathing and posture.

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If you're not completely satisfied with your first lesson, we'll gladly find you another instructor or refund your entire lesson purchase.

Can I pay when I get to the lesson?

In order to reserve your time slot, we require payment at the time of booking, which must be at least seven days before your first lesson takes place.

How does billing work?

Lessons are paid for in advance, which reserves your time slot and the teacher that you want. Your specific billing date will depend on the lesson program you select.

What forms of payment do you accept?

At this time, we accept payments via Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. You also have the option to pay with a debit card. We do not accept payment via cash, check, or money order.

Do you offer a free trial lesson?

We don't offer a free trial lesson; however, we're so confident that you'll love your lessons that we offer new customers a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you take your first lesson and decide that you don't want to continue, we'll refund the amount you paid INCLUDING the lesson you've already taken. To request the Money Back Guarantee, simply notify us within 72 hours of your first lesson.

Do you offer any discounts?

At this time, we don't offer any discounts. However, if you are booking two students for consecutive in-home lessons, you'll only be charged one travel fee, instead of one fee per lesson.