Learn the art of playing the acoustic guitar with a teacher with over three decades of experience
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About Carla U.
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Experience
Performing Songwriter
Feb, 1995 - PresentProfessional Smart Aleck
Perform original humorous songs for festivals, concert venues, house concerts. 10 indie CDs of humorous songs released. Aired on Dr. Demento, SiriusXM Radio, the BBC, numerous college and community radio stations.
Guitar Teacher
Oct, 2008 - Jun, 2014Golden Age Guitars
teach weekly private lessons in a music store.
Guitar Teacher
Jun, 1999 - Aug, 2011Hummingbird Music Camp
teach class guitar (35-45 students) with 2 other teachers. Short private lessons daily. Prep class to perform 3 songs as a group by week's end, and each individual to perform a solo at week's end. Perform at faculty recital. Play volleyball, dance, be goofy.
Guitar Teacher
Sep, 1997 - May, 1998Lander University
private weekly lessons for students majoring in music as guitarists. Also, lead weekly guitar ensemble.
Guitar Teacher
Aug, 1996 - May, 1998North Greenville Baptist University
private weekly lessons for college students, on campus.
Guitar Teacher
May, 1996 - Jul, 2001National Guitar Summer Workshop
teach small classes (6-8 students) of adult students (14 and up). Prepare for concert performance at the end of the week, individually and as a class.
Guitar Teacher
Jan, 1994 - PresentPrivate Studio
private weekly lessons (sometimes duet lessons with siblings or parent/child).
Guitar Teacher
Oct, 1990 - May, 1993Pearson Music company
private weekly lessons at a studio in the store
Education
AFA Music
Aug, 1984 - May, 1986Brevard College
Summer Certificate
Jun, 1987 - Aug, 1987Guitar Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts: Music: Guitar
Aug, 1986 - Jun, 1990UNC-Greensboro
Awards
Best Upbeat and Best overall
Jan, 1999South Florida Folk Festival
Winner, Comedy Album of the Year
Dec, 2020Just Plain Folks Awards
Logan Award for Excellence in Comedy Music
Jul, 2016The Funny Music Project
Novelty Song of the Year
Feb, 2006Just Plain Folks
New Folk Finalist
Jul, 2004Kerrville Folk Festival
Most Wanted Emerging Songwriter
Aug, 2003Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Affiliations
BMI
Oct, 2021Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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