January 16, 2007

Hello Esteban,

I was very happy to receive an Esteban Silver / Black edition package for Christmas. I am very happy with the entire package. I have been playing well over 50 years now and have had the privilege of playing some very nice and very expensive fine instruments (guitars). I was amazed to hear the excellent quality sound and feel the fine fingerboard that let me glide over the strings (even the cheaper strings that were on the Esteban guitar) and when I changed to a very high quality professional quality string set, the sound and feel were incredible. I would like to ask you if possible, will you be including a good quality digital tuner and a slightly improved power overdrive somewhat in the neighborhood of a deep reverb system. I am an "old" (62) rocker that still loves to play "Old Time Rock and Roll" and Southern Rhythm and Blues.. Just like the old days. I have had the pleasure to actually work with some old time rockers in the mid and late 60's in and around the New York and Boston areas. When we worked in the Boston area, I had the opportunity to see and hear the great legend Segovia at the Providence Civic Center in Providence, RI. I have purchased a number of your CD's and enjoy them more each time I play them. I am hoping to see you in concert sometime soon and be able to meet you, shake your hand and say Thank You in person.. I really believe you are bringing music back to all who enjoyed it once and now will be able to enjoy it again using the Esteban guitar playing methods systems.

Thank you again.. I hope to hear from you.. May God keep you well and your heart full of music for all to enjoy.

Regards,
(name withheld)

January 14, 2007

Hi Esteban,

I had heard both good and bad about your instruments and hesitated a long time before ordering. I had to give in to temptation when I saw the limited edition with your profile in silver and black on the back. I am both pleased and amazed at the quality of the guitar and accesories. Not only are you a fantastic player but an excellent and easy to follow teacher. Your five DVD set that came with the package is easy to understand and follow. I have been flatpicking for a good while and had picked up some bad habits by learning on my own, I am not only breaking those habits but am really enjoying learning to finger pick. To anyone just starting out they couldn't do any better than one of your packages.

Sincerely,
(name withheld)

December 7, 2006

Dear Esteban,

I have been trying to relearn my Violin again since I was a child. I cut hair for a living and write Poetry and publish and read for some Women's Group meetings and Small conventions as well as publish what I call spiritual, Romantic poetry. I have a lot of creative energy and have not known what to do with it, I always wanted to put some of my poetry to music and always wanted to learn more violin or try guitar. I just purchased your Black limited Edition Guitar for myself for Christmas so I can finally learn. I am so very excited because the Teaching DVDS come with it. Finally my chance to learn. I like to sing too so I am going to put my poetry in song as I learn your method of playing....Thank you!!!!! for selling a nice Guitar, Affordable and Teachings for a great and wonderful Price. You are a Wonderful Inspiration!

(name withheld)

December 7, 2006

Hello,

Hello, I have got one of your guitars. Watching your videos is so inspiring! I love how your music is. I am 12 years old and a girl. I love playing it and trying to master playing it. Thank You Esteban for making me succeed at this! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

(name withheld)

December 7, 2006

Hi,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the music and all you do for everyone. I am a volunteer firefighter, EMT and in water rescue land support activities and after some of the call we go through I find great comfort in listing to your music on my CD player. Your music helps sooth my soul and brings me back after bad experiences we have to go through in the fire and rescue business. I am percussion by music training (studied for 10 years) and also play some vibraphone and drum set but the congas, and all those small instruments are my speciality.

You have a great heart and thanks for all the music. My favorite is a VHS tape recording I have of you doing Traveling Man on HSN. You and your daughter's interplay is AMAZING on that recording. You should do that song again on HSN.

Have a happy holiday. Each day I listen to your music is a day I feel at peace and feel good inside. Thats for soothing our souls and for giving so much to the world.

(name withheld)

December 1, 2006

hi,

my girlfriend bought your cd for the first time i heard you play on qvc before and love the way you play it.nice and smooth. my dad played the guitar good too.not has good has you esteban. my dad was born in mexico. he loved your music when he saw you play on qvc. but he never had a chance to buy your cd and listen to it. when he past way this nov,2006 it was hard for our family to deal with my father pasting way. we are a big family. on holiday our family get together he always pulled out the guitar and played even for the kids. when i heard one of your song on a cd called (only love). i had good memorys of my dad when i listen to it. it's one of my faverite. i wish my dad could listen to your music. but this chrismas i will buy a cd for my mom she will love it. in 2007 first year i will buy your guitar and your teahing lesson so i can play that song only love for my family and my dad. esteban god put you on this earth so you can play your guitar to the world. this my first time listen to your music and will buy more of your cd. thankyou for your music. one more thing will you be playing latin style with your guitar?? 1000 thanks to you ESTEBAN!!

(name withheld)

November 30, 2006

Dear Esteban,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for making a quality instrument at an affordable price. I received the master class package. My wife bought it for me for my birthday. I love the fact that she had it personalized.

The sound quality of your instrument is wonderful. I have been spending time with my son watching the DVD lessons and practicing together. I know you have children and can appreciate how great it is doing something together that you both love. Every day when I get home from work we spend at least an hour practicing and watching the DVD's the time flies by so fast we often end up playing late into the night.

Thank you, Esteban for caring enough to make a positive impact on the world around you. You really are helping to bring people closer together with the instruments and lessons you make available.

Warmest regards,
(name withheld)

P.S. You're awesome!

November 26, 2006

Watching you on Home Shopping today (Nov 26), I tried to talk to you on the testimonial line. I have been playing guitar for over 50 years (my mother has cut 3 albums), and in my late 20s, I had to relearn playing guitar after a high voltage shock deleted some of my memory.

As we watched you demonstrate the American Legacy Starlight, I suggested that my wife order it. I've never bought a guitar without playing it first, but I knew this was worth the price just for the lesson DVDs.

I had smashed my left little finger 10 days before the guitar arrived. My wife was at work when the guitar was delivered. Carefully unpacking it from the box, I unzipped the case to let it warm to room temperature. A little over an hour later, I took the guitar out of the case and proceeded to tune it. I tuned it 3 times and it held pitch for several days. I was amazed.

This guitar has gorgeous appeal. But the workmanship, tone, action, intonation, sustain, and general playability is awesome! My wife is learning to play it - and your instructional DVDs are making it easy for her I have learned, and will continue to learn from your DVDs also.

Comparing this guitar to a Martin Aura DC, I'll take the Esteban! I have a Martin 1955 000-28; D12-35S; 00-18,; and the Mahogany D-15 Proto, as well as my two favorites - a Guild Artist Award and a special build Starfire 4, and a host of other instruments including guitars, mandolins, banjos, fiddles, bongos, congas, paino, organ, etc. Our Esteban American Legacy Starlight has a prestigious place to rest in our home.

Also, the case, amplifier & cord, and incidentals are of superior quality. I tucked an electronic tuner in the case pocket for my wife. I look forward to playing guitar with her. She plays accordion and some piano. You have added more pleasure to latter years. Thank you very, very much...

Your daughter lays down some fine accompaniment on her fiddle. Please pass our compliments along to her. I really enjoy hearing the two of you as well as the full accompaniment.

Best regards,
(name withheld)

August 16, 2006

Dear Estaban,

First let me say i am from the burgh! Small world! I am probably around your age, I was born in 1952 on the South Side and lived in Mt. Washington. I like your music (either new to me or a fresh take on the old) and your message, too. I have two sons ages 7 and 5. They have First Act little guitars now to start out on. I have three of your guitars...the black midnight steel and the natural master class cutaway, and a steel string Burswood. The first two I am saving for my boys to grow into and the last I am going to give to one of my nieces. I am thinking of getting a baby 3/4 size (Zager # zad 15) for the boys to move up to. Do you have any plans to do a child's size guitar, or a 3/4 size? I am a VERY crtical, detail oriented person and I can say that I am impressed with the build quality of your guitars. The boys are taking lessons at a guitar shop ($30 per hour) and just the guitars there are all double or more the price of your entire package...and look no better. I intend to start stumming too so I can help the boys. The older boy has PDD-NOS .."autism lite"...if you met him you would just think he is shy...not much eye contact. I think us getting involved in music will help with his social and interpersonnal skills an give him a method to express his feelings. The younger boy is the wild one...he needs help with focus and sticking to things...he has picked the midnight steel black guitar out for when he is bigger. Now let me get presumptuous...MY dream is for them to go to Carnegie Mellon and study guitar too (who knows...maybe on an Esteban Fellowship!) I also read that you sometimes do school performances...we are moving back to the burgh after 13 years in SC...it would be another dream come true if one day my boys saw you at their new school! I intended to take my family to see your band at the Byham....One last note...my wife's mother is named Theresa just like your beautiful and talented daughter!

May God be with you and yours,
(name withheld)

August 10, 2006

Hello Esteban!

I just received the black Malaguena guitar and was blown away by its beauty and its sound quality. I watched you on HSN and would like to know the following:

A) When you were on HSN recently you mentioned to a caller that you put acrylic on your fingernails (right hand only). What exactly do you use and how do you do this and how often do you do it. I went through chemotherapy and my nails were weak for a while.

B) Where/how can I purchase replacement strings for the classical guitar? We live in a rural area and do not have any music shops near us for many miles. I will have to order through the internet. I saw the site "musiciansfriend.com" but have no idea whatsoever which strings to buy. Can you please let me know as I broke one string during initial tuning and only have the spare strings that I received with the guitar.

Thank you again and God Bless!
(name withheld)

May 18, 2006

To Whom It May Concern:

Please let Esteban know how grateful my wife and I are for his music. Back in July of last year my wife gave birth to a 2 month premature baby girl (Shannon) that weighed in at 1lb 9ozs. With in a few days I asked if I could put a little MP3 player in her incubator so that she can listen to some lullabies and they told me I could. Well I proceed to download the classical lullabies that every parent has been told to play for a child (Brahms, Beethoven, Mozart, etc..). A few days after I had the MP3 Player in her incubator the nurses said that Shannon did not seem to like the music all that much, I then took the MP3 player back home with me and downloaded all of the songs from the CD "Songs from my Heart" that my dad purchased back in the mid 90's from Esteban himself. I went back the next day put the player back in her incubator and she was at total peace listening to Esteban. To this day I have the MP3 player in her crib now and she falls asleep every night with his music playing. As a sidenote I downloaded some classical music on the player and she does not seem to like them nearly as much, we have to wait until Esteban plays and she goes out like a light.

I haven't had the chance to buy the other CD's of his as of yet but plan on purchasing them as well as an Esteban guitar for my daughter in case she wants to play the guitar when she gets older.

Thank you so much Esteban you music really is magical. Maybe your next CD could be soft classics for babies. I know our child would love it.

(name withheld)

March 19, 2006

Dear Esteban,

Hi my name is (name withheld) and I spoke to you earlier this evening on HSN. Before I write anything else I'd like to give you some background info on who I am.

age:10
city and state where I reside:Bklyn,NY
hobbies:guitar(obviously),playing handball,acting in community theatre shows,watching movies and reading and writing.
top goal in life: to enjoy it for what it's worth.

First off I want to say it was a pleasure talking to you tonight on TV. You really inspired me to play my guitar even better.You are one of my role models.Ever since I heard you when I was five years old you completely brought joy and happiness into my heart.The guitar is so therapeutic.

I'm in a fifth grade delta class (delta is a program for children who are more advanced academic wise and socially) and my friend also plays guitar but he says he only wants to play guitar so he can look cool with an electric guitar. How do you think I can show him the true joys of the guitar? As for my playing status I am working on Wildwood Flower and Greensleeves at the same time. My top three favorite songs on the instructional DVDS are Malaguena, House of the Rising Sun and the Boogie Woogie. My number one favorite is Malaguena hands down because my great grandfather owned a store in downtown Brooklyn during the 1940's where he made and played flamenco guitars. Since I am very close with my grandfather he has told me this and helped me with my guitar skills. Well Esteban, it's been a pleasure writing to you. Hope to hear from you soon.

love and peace always,
(name withheld)

I bought a estaban guitar package and I am wondering what brand and size of strings are sold with the guitar. I really like the feel and the sound of the strings. the guitar is awesome by the way. I know alot of musicians as I am a singer and they really like the way it sounds over the cheap guitar I used to use cause I could not afford a high quality one. So I am sure thankful for the estaban.

(name withheld)

December 11, 2005

Dear Esteban,

Last night I had the honor and privilege of your performance at Barbara B. Mann concert hall in Fort Myers, FL. The concert was fabulous, and your back up band was awesome. I have the program signed by you and the entire band, to be a present to my cousin, who has breast cancer. All signed, and I am eternally grateful to this kind gesture.

Once again, I thank you, and may you and yours have a blessed holiday, and I hope to see you again in concert. God bless you and the band.

Very truly yours,
(name withheld)

December 8, 2005

Esteban:

I wanted to thank you so much for everything you are truly an inspiration in my life. I am 22 years old now and back in college and back playing music. It's been a long road. I started playing guitar when I was 7 years old then when I was 17 and a senior in High School, I was in a bad accident and stopped playing music and gained weight and got into drugs. About 2 years ago not being able to afford any guitars a close friend gave me an Esteban acoustic guitar and I slowly started watching your DVD's and playing again, music gave me a positive outlet to be creative again without doing drugs and being depressed. Thank you so much. You're a great man and an inspiration to all!...Thanks again sir keep playing the music !!!!

God Bless.

December 8, 2005

Hi Esteban! I just bought a guitar from HSN a few weeks ago, and I love it! It's beautiful, and I'm enjoying learning to play with the help of your video! I'm working on "Greensleeves" right now. The sound is wonderful, and the price was very reasonable for such a nice guitar. I've enjoyed listening to your "From the Heart" CD, you're an amazing guitarist! I'm glad I happened to tune in to HSN when I did!

Take it easy Esteban and thanks again!

Best Regards,
(name withheld)

September 11, 2005

You have given the world the gift of your music. So keep it up. We enjoy your music and of course your Christmas music too. I have your Christmas album, and I even sent one to my sister in Colorado, who loves it too.

I play guitar too. Mainly country, Tejano, and Rock and Roll. But we never miss your show, when you appear on HSN. Every time I hear you play, it inspires me to keep practicing and to get better. I was hoping my son would follow in my foot steps, but he has cerebral palsy, and developmental delay. At 20 he still has the mind of a 2 year old. So the gift God gave me, to be able to play music, will not be able to be passed to my son. So keep it up.

By the way: When is your hat going to be available? I never see it sold on HSN. I always wanted a hat like that to wear at Gigs.

The gift that you have, is a great gift. I hope you continue to keep providing us with some of the best music of all time.

God bless you and the band.

September 6, 2005

Dear Esteban,

Since Chet Atkins died I have been devastated from an emotional standpoint. I was so lucky to see you on HSN. I purchased one of your guitars & gave it to my grandson. He loves it! Chet was my hero for over 40 years. I am a very good guitar player myself & I truly appreciate the effort & sacrifice required to play at your level. Sir...You are my new hero & you have earned the title well.

Also may I say that I love to hear your daughter play the violin. She injects an emotion that can be felt & she truly plays from the heart. May God bless you & yours & I hope that you enjoy many years of success.

Best Regards,
(name withheld)

August 25, 2005

You really have a gift from God. You are inspirational; the way you regained your gift after your accident. Your new Geico commercial is hysterical!!! Thank you for your wonderful music.

August 16, 2005

Thank you so much for your performance at Red Rocks last week. It was very generous of you to give people the opportunity to experience your musical art and personal talent. I enjoyed the evening immensely and look forward to future concerts.

I first saw you perform several years ago in Scottsdale. I was astounded by your performance and was thrilled to have been introduced to classical and flamenco guitar. Your show at Red Rocks was even more spectacular. The mountain air and beautiful summer evening were a perfect complement to your show.

Please pass my compliments along to your band as their talent is equally praiseworthy. Your daughter is certainly exceptional. You must be complimented regularly on her grace and talent. She was so sincere while greeting fans after the performance. Please extend my thanks to her for signing my CD. It was truly a pleasure meeting her, and I hope to see her perform again as well.

Best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,
(name withheld)

August 16, 2005

All too often it is easy to forget the love that has brought us here. But when I saw you on HSN I was instantly reminded of that love. I may only be 18 but I know to be able to share that love is the greatest gift. I play guitar everyday and I can only hope that I am able to express myself and give to others as much as you. You are an amazing man to use your time and energy to lift people up in a world where that is not commonplace. Thank you.

August 15, 2005

Greetings to Este'ban,

I have to tell you, the concert at Red Rocks was very special for my husband and myself. We heard about the concert from your web site as well as the Red Rocks Amphetheater site. We have two of your guitars and many CDs and enjoy your music SSOO much. We determined we would see you one day and when we learned you were to be at Red Rocks we made arrangements to be there. We drove 400 miles to attend and the only disappointment of it all was we didn't get to meet you personally. We did speak with your daughter, what a lovely young woman, and that was wonderful. I'll bet she got to Disneyland several times!! She's so accomplished and feels the music clear down to her toes!

This trip was our anniversay present to each other--we've been married a whole year. Pretty good for senior citizens! It was so wonderful-two people so much in love, listening to your music going and coming on the trip. We went through Rocky Mountain National Park going home and your music enhanced the beauty of God's creation for us. Thank you for all the hard work you put in under Mr. Segovia. What a master he was and you've become. Thank Jehovah God you got through the years heartache not being able to play after your accident. That had to be nearly unbearable. You're an inspiration to us to keep on keepin' on.

From our hearts to yours,
(name withheld)

August 13, 2005

Dear Esteban,

I just received your Granada Classical guitar. I saw you on HSN and HAD to have it! Bravo, my friend. It is a beautiful piece, both to the eyes and ears. I just read your bio and I am very impressed. I also majored in music in college (voice and piano). I also majored in special education. I went on to receive a masters in special education. I taught for 12 years and am now, unfortunately, on disability. I found your bio inspiring. I have also had many complications with my health. I am 35 and had heart surgery (5 bypasses) at age 32. Shortly thereafter I had three major eye surgeries to repair detached retinas. However, the doctor was only able to save one eye. So I know what it's like to have vision problems. About the same time I lost sight in my left eye, I found out that my kidneys were begining to fail. I had to have surgery to put in a port for dialysis. During that surgery I suffered nerve damage in my right hand. It still feels like I have a glove on all the time. So you see, we have a lot in common. I had read mixed reviews about your guitars and was a little nervous after purchasing it, but when I pulled it out of the box and case all my worries were gone. It is truly a work of art. I just wanted to say "Thank you." I love my guitar!!!

June 27, 2005

hi estaben my name is stephen also my son got me your classical guitar for fathers day .never played in my life.im 62 years young went out today bought an electronic tuner im taking your lessons you are so good your dvds are great it may take me awile fingers are getting old but ill do it thanks for a great product god bless you