Hi, I’m Eric Ganis, a Nashville-based professional guitarist with over 20 years of playing experience and 8+ years performing full-time. I’m recognized as a leading rock guitarist in the downtown Nashville scene, regularly hired to bring a dynamic alternative rock edge to live performances. I perform 350+ shows annually across arenas, festivals, theaters, clubs, and bars, maintaining a strong work ethic, precision, and high versatility. I faithfully recreate recorded guitar parts note-for-note while also offering strong improvisational skills and creative adaptability, delivering high-energy stage presence tailored to the artist’s vision and the ability to adjust performance style as needed. Beyond live shows, I contribute backing vocals, particularly in alternative rock and pop punk styles, and I’m active in songwriting and collaborative composition. I have session experience and extensive studio work, collaborating with hundreds of artists across genres and bringing both precise replication and original arrangements to each project.

Eric Ganis

Hi, I’m Eric Ganis, a Nashville-based professional guitarist with over 20 years of playing experience and 8+ years performing full-time. I’m recognized as a leading rock guitarist in the downtown Nashville scene, regularly hired to bring a dynamic alternative rock edge to live performances. I perform 350+ shows annually across arenas, festivals, theaters, clubs, and bars, maintaining a strong work ethic, precision, and high versatility. I faithfully recreate recorded guitar parts note-for-note while also offering strong improvisational skills and creative adaptability, delivering high-energy stage presence tailored to the artist’s vision and the ability to adjust performance style as needed. Beyond live shows, I contribute backing vocals, particularly in alternative rock and pop punk styles, and I’m active in songwriting and collaborative composition. I have session experience and extensive studio work, collaborating with hundreds of artists across genres and bringing both precise replication and original arrangements to each project.

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Hi, I’m Eric Ganis, a Nashville-based professional guitarist with over 20 years of playing experience and 8+ years performing full-time. I’m recognized as a leading rock guitarist in the downtown Nashville scene, regularly hired to bring a dynamic alternative rock edge to live performances. I perform 350+ shows annually across arenas, festivals, theaters, clubs, and bars, maintaining a strong work ethic, precision, and high versatility. I faithfully recreate recorded guitar parts note-for-note while also offering strong improvisational skills and creative adaptability, delivering high-energy stage presence tailored to the artist’s vision and the ability to adjust performance style as needed.

Beyond live shows, I contribute backing vocals, particularly in alternative rock and pop punk styles, and I’m active in songwriting and collaborative composition. I have session experience and extensive studio work, collaborating with hundreds of artists across genres and bringing both precise replication and original arrangements to each project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Musician & Bandleader at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
•Execute live performances and studio projects, overseeing scheduling, logistics, and coordination among artists, venues, and technical teams •Coordinate tour logistics, including travel, accommodations, and production planning, ensuring seamless execution across multiple stakeholders •Cultivate relationships with artists, venue managers, and industry professionals, resulting in repeat opportunities and long-term collaborations •Lead recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of musicians, building high-performing teams tailored to specific projects •Deliver creative direction and performance feedback, enhancing quality and consistency of deliverables •Adapt quickly in high-pressure environments, resolving real-time issues during live events to maintain client satisfaction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Management at Tulane University
August 29, 2011 - August 5, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other