Alex Guillen

Mariachis

I hired Mariachis through Alex Guillen and had a great experience from start to finish. He was very helpful when i told him my budget and worked with me to get the best fit for my event. The Mariachis he sent to my event showed up on time and looked and sounded great. I was going to hire another group prior to contacting Gig masters and they double booked and were not able to provide me with the security I needed. Alex sent me a contract right away and I wa able to put a deposit down with my credit card online. It was easy and no surprises or disappointments, all was as stated on the contract. I highly reccomend them. Lisa

Excellent well rounded guitarist

Alex has been the organizer of the Afro Cuban collective. He led the musical sessions, selected pieces to play and also conducted sectionals. He also plays different and diverse gigs covering many styles including flamenco, bossa nova, bolero, etc. which makes him an asset for any small band since he can also double as bass player. His niche is in acoustical guitar and he is a devoted musician who does not do this part time but with a full immersion passion. Alex is always at his best to play or rehearse so he will be the go to person for your corporate event (guitar background), any other events or to have on board for recording sessions or musical projects.

Response from Alex Guillen:
Hi Jorge, thank you for the great review!!

Great guitar playing!

Alex G is a wonderful guitarist that will add just the right nuance, and atmosphere to any event.

Wonderful Musician!

It is with such joy that I have watched Alex grow and become the professional musician that he is today. He was already a fine guitarist when he came to our music department many years ago, and now he has established himself firmly in the musical community. He is also a fine gentleman and a real pleasure to work with!

Response from Alex Guillen:
Thank you Fred, you are a great mentor and your review means so much to me!

Great player

Alex is a great player and very reliable. He would be a great addition to any event you are looking to book!

Response from Alex Guillen:
Hey Nate, I really appreciate you giving me a great review. I really consider it an honor coming from such a great musician such as yourself. Thanks so much!

Versatile and very professional

Alex and myself have performed for many events in the past two years. As a solo artist, Alex is very entertaining and has the ability to play classical, rumba, bossa nova and flamenco styles. He is also a very good jazz artist.

Talented Musician and Leader!

Alex is talented professional musician who I have had the pleasure of hearing play guitar several times. One of his mentors is a guitarist from the Grammy-nominated group, Strunz and Farah, and it shows in Alex's exceptional guitar playing. He is also the leader of the Afro-Cuban Collective--a group of both seasoned and amateur musicians who come together monthly to jam on various Afro-Cuban songs. He is excellent at conducting our group and getting us to sound pretty good despite the fact that different people show up each time, and we have very varied skill levels. As one of the amateur vocalists in the group, I have taken a couple of workshops from Alex. He is extremely knowledgable and a very patient teacher. It is always a pleasure to work with Alex!

Response from Alex Guillen:
Thanks so much Elizabeth! It's always fun to work with you and everyone from the San Diego Afro Cuban Collective. I'm also happy that you are enjoying my music workshops and look forward to doing some more very soon :)

Professional and Talented Performer

Alex Guillen is a great guitarist who is well-versed in just about every genre of music. In addition, he is professional in manner and attire so you won't be disappointed when dealing with him. His rates are very reasonable for San Diego and I highly recommend him for any event.

Response from Alex Guillen:
Thanks Melanie! I appreciate the great awesomeness of your review :)

Great Music

I have seen Alex at several venues and he always provides solid music and entertainment. If you want to see a quality guitar player Alex is your man.

Response from Alex Guillen:
Thanks Dan, coming from a musician of your caliber, your review means a lot!

Outstanding Guitarist!

Alex has a command of his music that only comes with his love and knowledge of his chosen instrument. I have played with him on several occasions and totally enjoyed the experience. His command of the acoustic Spanish Guitar in all genres of music whether it be Classical, Flamenco & Latin Jazz, Jazz or Bossa Nova, is a joy to the ear. Whether he is playing solo are in a group setting, his music is like a fine wine, mellow and mature.

Response from Alex Guillen:
Thank you John, it was a pleasure to play with you and I look forward to many more gigging opportunities with you.

versatility and style

I've had the pleasure of seeing Alex play to generally packed rooms all around San Diego, and he never disappoints. Alex's skill on the guitar is above most performers of this kind. He seems to have an endless amount of knowledge of jazz, Bossa nova, flamenco and classical. great guitarist and great guy.

Response from Alex Guillen:
Wow Tony, thanks man!! I really appreciate the awesome review!

The Can Do Man

If you want a dynamic, pleasant and beautiful guitar sound for your event, I highly recommend Alex Guillen as your man. I have worked with him both as a singer and pianist and he makes it easy and fun to work with. And always a crowd pleaser.

Alex Guillen

I met Alex Guillen when I enrolled in his samba/bossa nova workshop. I found Alex to be knowledgeable about the subject and adept at being able to teach all levels of experience in the same class. I've attended jam sessions with Alex and was impressed by his versatility to play different styles of music from Latin to jazz to standards to songs from the 1970s and 1980s. His original composition of "Eclipse" is so compelling, I posted it on my Facebook wall and have received positive feedback about it. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Alex will be glad for the experience. I think he is a gifted musician.

A Guitarist's Guitarist

I am a guitarist who took a bossa nova workshop class from Alex. I was very impressed with his skillful playing and stylistic panache. Very highly recommended!

Response from Alex Guillen:
Hey Dan, thanks! That means a lot coming from such a fine guitar player as yourself!

Alex Guillen is a suberb, versatile flamenco /jazz guitarist

Alex is an extremely agile and talented guitarist able to play tunes from the genres of flamenco, jazz, latin jazz with great skill and ease. I sang with him on numerous occasions and his accompaniment to my vocals was very instinctive and a perfect complement to my singing. He was able to take a number of requests because of his vast repetoire. A definite crowd pleaser!

Response from Alex Guillen:
Hi Steve, thanks so very much! It's always a pleasure accompanying your vocals on gigs!

Great guitarist. Real dedication to the craft.

Alex works as hard as any guitarist I have ever seen or heard. He is really getting rich sound and good color from the guitar. Alex is also a great guy to work with. A genuinely nice guy.

Response from Alex Guillen:
Thank you Len!! It has been a pleasure to work with such a talented guitar builder. I really enjoy performing on your guitar because of the pallet of colors available to me and I am looking forward to getting that 7-string soon too!!

A Great Guitarist for Vocalists!

I've had the pleasure of working with Alex on multiple occasions. He is an accomplished Latin Jazz guitarist with a versatile style and an extensive repertoire. As a jazz vocalist, he's terrific to work with! Alex will support you and take you on a wonderful musical journey, all the while giving you the freedom you need to do your stuff, while preserving the integrity of the music. Working with him is such fun!

Response from Alex Guillen:
Thanks Dawn! You are a wonderful friend, and it is always a pleasure making music with you :)

Alex Guillen + Guitar = Versatility

... It is always a pleasure to hear him.From classical guitar to bossanova Alex has the power to captivate an auditence as soon as he comes on stage,I really admire his extraordinary technique.

Response from Alex Guillen:
Thanks so much!

Enjoy to listen to Alex's solos wow!!!

Alex is a wonderful musician that plays each style from bossa to pure jazz as a master piece. I can't wait to enjoy his playing again soon

Response from Alex Guillen:
Thanks so much Alex! I am looking forward to creating some music with you again :)

Segio Lewis' comments about Alex Guillen

In the few times I had the opportunity to interact with Alex in a musical setting he has always organizes and leads the event with great proffesionalism and in a fun and learning way!