About Eric V.

Born: 1977
Picked up the guitar at age 10
Self-taught and private lessons
Started teaching at age 15
Attended GIT in North Hollywood / CA
Studied with Brett Garsed, Scott Henderson amo.
“Hired Gun” and studio-work in both Germany and the US
Involved in musical-productions in the US
Collaborated with artists such as Wolfgang Malende, D2 etc.
Clinics and workshops in the United States and Europe
Performing artist at the first German JemFest 2003
Showcases at both Musikmesse and NAMM
Contributing author of GUITAR magazine
Columnist and music instructor at websites such as Just Chords (1999-2002), and Ibreathe Music (2002-2006)
Teaching both on a private base and at the School of Contemporary Music in Bielefeld / Germany
Performing live with the Eric Vandenberg Band ( instrumental rock ).
First official release “Hidden Creek” released as a limited edition CD and download-version in November 2004
Songwriting collaborations with many different artists
Band-coaching and studio-training workshops for several upcoming bands / artists (i.e. Perpetuum Overdose / produced by Victor Smolski / Rage)
First instructional book, “Talking Hands – A Guide To Contemporary Lead Guitar Techniques” was published worldwide in August 2006, Part II is slanted for a release in 2007