teacher
performer
composer
and student of music. it is a language, an art, and a feeling. the most accomplished might never master it, but get closer in the pursuit.
His new album is available now
Charles began playing rock music, in rock bands…
…as many guitar players do. It wasn’t until his twenties that he got interested in jazz and the more technical and theoretical side of music. Now, he uses his intuition and learned skills to create catchy, modern jazz music. Outside of playing and writing, Charles is an accomplished teacher, focusing on encouragement, positivity, and building relationships to drive results. He lives and works in Indianapolis.
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My teaching philosophy is pretty simple. If you don’t enjoy playing the instrument, then you will stop playing it - and that is a failure on my part as your teacher.
It doesn’t matter if you know all the modes of all the scales if you quit playing! So, first and foremost, we focus on moving in a direction that will get you where you want to go with the guitar and I make a point to have open communication along the way so if you’re not having fun we switch things up!
New Album Out Now
Three original compositions and four original arrangements - this album is a reflection on the solitude and quiet spaces found at various times during the covid-19 pandemic.
reflections on armageddon. all songs written and/or composed during heights of the pandemic.