
Charles B.

Teaching Locations:

-Jazz (Walking basslines, the Blues, Rhythm Changes)
-Latin (Tumbao, Salsa, Samba)
-Style (Ray Brown, Mingus, Bill Black, Lee Rocker)
-Arco/Bow (Classical & Ballads)
-Theory (What is a: I, IV, V, or a ii, V7, I ?)
-Reading (Important for school and the studio!)
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About Charles B.
Charles is here to get you playing as soon as possible, while giving you the best understanding and functionalities of music!
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I just had my first upright bass lesson with Charles. Playing an instrument, when you know how, is one of the most fun things you can do, But getting lessons can be stressful. This was relaxing, pleasant and fun. Stress free. And I learned a lot. I can't wait to get back on that bass and practice this stuff.

Very patient and knowledgeable. I had never played an instrument before and had just been playing around with my bass prior to the lesson. I learned a lot and improved over the course of the lesson. I’m looking forward to working with Charles again!

After one lesson, I’m very stoked for more. Charles is patient and smart in how he teaches. Plus his price/hour is the best out there. Highly recommend!


Great first lesson! The instructor really took his time to figure out what level I was at and made sure to ask lots of check in questions. He’s very passionate about what he does, which makes lessons much more exciting on the student side.

Great teacher - very professional, challenging and pushing to the next level.


Charles it's really cool dude, great musician and mentor

Charles is an awesome. I love him! Always encouraging and patient. Knows a lot about the bass and music as a whole. Check him out!

Charles is a great teacher! Super patient, and really knows his stuff! I learned a lot from him, and especially benefited from his knowledge of jazz.
Photos & Videos
10 Photos & VideosExperience
Bassist
Jan 2020 - PresentLos Gringobianos
Rock Band from Bogotá!
Bassist
Jun 2019 - PresentCrew Peligroso
The famous Hip-Hop group from Medellín Colombia.
Bassist/ Musical Director
Oct 2015 - Dec 2019After Midnight
Music of Duke Ellington from the Cotton Club and Savoy era of the 1930s
Bassist/ Dancer
Jun 2018 - Mar 2019For the Records The Brat Pack
Your favorite 80's song in an awesome highschool musical.
Bassist
Jul 2017 - Feb 2018Legends in Concert
Music of Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Elvis, Elton John, Madonna.
Bassist/ BG vox
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016Walking Phoenixes
Johnny Cash cover band.
Bassist
Jan 2010 - Apr 2015Tennesse Trouble
The best Country Music bar band in Los Angeles.
Education
Jazz Studies
Oct 2006 - Oct 2010Cal State University of Northridge
Jazz Studies
Sep 2002 - Sep 2006Agoura High school
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Español
Professional Proficiency
Certifications
120-hour Premier TEFL course
Jan 2021The TEFL Org
Bachelor of Music
Sep 2020California State University of Northridge
Awards
Outstanding Bass Soloist
Mar 2005Wynton Marsalis & Essentially Ellington
Bill Green Mentorship
Jan 2004Bill Green
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