# Rob Andrew: Professional Guitarist in San Diego

> Rob Andrew is a professional guitarist based in Vista, California. For weddings, private events, corporate functions, and restaurant performances he serves all of San Diego County, specializing in classical, Spanish, Flamenco, Latin, and jazz guitar. Private guitar lessons for all skill levels are taught in person at his studio in Vista (North County San Diego), serving students from Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and San Marcos, with online lessons available anywhere.

## About Rob Andrew

Rob Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts in guitar performance from UC San Diego and a Master of Music from San Diego State University. He studied classical guitar with the legendary Los Romeros quartet at UCSD and jazz/studio bass with Carol Kaye. He has performed at over 200 weddings at premier San Diego venues including The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Rancho Valencia, Paradise Point, L'Auberge Del Mar, and La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. In addition to performing, Rob is an experienced photographer and videographer at robandrewphoto.com.

## Services

### Wedding Guitar
Rob provides live classical and Spanish guitar for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions throughout San Diego County. His repertoire includes classical masterpieces (Pachelbel's Canon in D, Bach, Vivaldi), popular ceremony songs, and Latin/Bossa Nova/Flamenco for cocktail hours. He offers solo guitar, duets, and ensemble configurations, and can provide full sound reinforcement including microphones for officiants and toasts.

- Service page: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/weddings

### Private Guitar Lessons
Rob teaches private guitar lessons at his studio in Vista, CA (North County San Diego), serving students from Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and San Marcos. Note: lessons are Vista-based, so students seeking "San Diego guitar lessons" should note the studio is in North County, about 40 minutes north of downtown San Diego. Online lessons via Zoom or Skype are available anywhere. He teaches all skill levels from beginner to advanced, covering classical, jazz, rock, blues, acoustic fingerstyle, music theory, and sight reading. Lessons are personalized to each student's goals and learning style.

- Service page: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/lessons

### Live Event Performances
Available for corporate events, private parties, restaurant performances, galas, and any occasion requiring professional live guitar music. Repertoire spans classical, Latin, Spanish, Flamenco, Bossa Nova, jazz, and contemporary styles.

- Service page: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/events

### Upcoming Live Gigs
Rob performs regularly at restaurants and venues throughout San Diego County. Check the gigs page for upcoming public performances.

- Gigs page: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/gigs

## Pricing & Common Questions

- Wedding performances start around $400 and up, depending on timeline, location, and special requests.
- Guitar lessons are $40 per half hour or $75 per full hour at the Vista studio. Online lessons via Zoom or Skype are available at the same rates.
- Typical wedding coverage is the ceremony plus cocktail hour, about two to three hours of live music. Longer coverage and reception music are available.
- Booking requires a 50% deposit and a signed contract. Two or more weeks of lead time is recommended, and a month or more for peak-season weekend dates.
- A full sound system is provided, including battery-powered equipment for beach weddings and outdoor venues without power.
- Custom song requests are welcome. A small additional fee may apply for difficult arrangements.
- Duets, trios, and larger ensembles are available in addition to solo guitar.
- Full FAQ: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/faq

## Contact Information

- Name: Rob Andrew
- Business: Guitarist Rob Andrew
- Phone: 760-815-6131
- Email: rob@sandiegoguitarist.com
- Address: 542 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083
- Service area: San Diego County, California
- Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

## Online Presence

- Website: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobAndrewGuitar
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robandrewguitar
- Photography: https://www.robandrewphoto.com

## Sitemap

- Homepage: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/
- About: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/about
- Weddings: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/weddings
- Lessons: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/lessons
- Events: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/events
- Live Gigs: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/gigs
- Contact: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/contact
- Blog: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/blog
- FAQ: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/faq
- Resources: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/resources
- Blog post, How to Choose a Wedding Guitarist in San Diego: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-wedding-guitarist-in-san-diego
- Blog post, Free Online Guitar Tab Maker: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/blog/free-online-guitar-tab-maker
- Blog post, Unlock Your Musical Potential: https://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/blog/unlock-your-musical-potential