Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish Intermediate level
Teaching since 1991
Bachelor of Music Ed. Emphasis in Classical Guitar
About Charles N.
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Charlie is a certified music teacher, who teaches in areas surrounding Wendell and travels to teach in the Raleigh, Zebulon and Knightdale areas. He teaches in his home in Wendell and travels to other areas on certain days. (See availability)
He first began teaching guitar and piano during his music studies at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. At the university and after receiving his degree in music education, he has taught and performed in various musical settings and venues which has included the genres of classical, jazz, blues, rock, folk and country. Besides teaching and performing, Charlie also is a songwriter who writes songs for his groups performances and teaches his more advanced students songwriting.
Drawing upon his education and experiences as both performer and teacher, he strives to relate his background to his student's learning experiences and progress. As each student comes with his or her individual musical wants and interests, student lessons are designed to meet these needs of a particular student. Charlie has young students of ages 5 to 14 as well as students of upper ages. According to a student's level of musicianship (beginner, advanced or in between), students are taught how to read music, music theory in relation to their progress, chords, scales and how to write/compose their own songs. He has designed a method of teaching which is full of great musical exercises & fun illustrations for the young student to enjoy while learning skills on their instrument.
For example, students can began with simple fingerings of chords & beginning melodies played in slow rhythms to allow the student to develop at a comfortable pace. Students that can not read music notation begin simple reading exercises of note recognition, time signatures, note values, eye hand coordination and more.
*** Lesson Details ***
I design student lessons according the age, playing level and music related interests as lessons can cover a broad range of interests and musical styles. For my beginning students- to develop their understanding of playing chords and rhythms,
I teach chords as they relate to musical keys and some common rhythm patterns used in many popular songs.
For guitar students, I have designed & developed my own materials for guitar (sheets & accompanying CD) which guide students in practicing chords progressions, strum/rhythm patterns & scales/melodies in relation to chords. My students have shown much success in these methods of concentrating on developing that essential sense & feel for playing different rhythm styles. Piano instruction is centered on learning to read music notation and music theory as it relates to the student's progress.
As students advance, more emphasis is placed on improvising on melodies, different approaches to soloing and chord extensions and substitutions. Also, students are taught music theory as it relates to their progress to enable them to create their own music.
I have a good selection of method books and materials to fit each student's level of musicianship and choice of playing style(s) to extend upon their interests and goals.
My approach to teaching is to make lessons fun and enjoyable in a comfortable and relaxed setting to allow the student full
concentration on each lesson. But, also to provide the necessary guidance and encouragement to challenge and motivate students to improve and develop natural strengths and new skills.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I have a good selection of materials (many I've developed), extra instruments if needed and recording equipment. The student will need the instrument and an amp for electric guitar.
*** Specialties ***
Teach theory as relates to students progress- examples, chords as relate to major scales, understanding of I IV V chords
in popular music genres, develop knowledge of chords & rhythmic sense before learning songs. I teach in styles of blues,
rock. jazz, country and classical.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Huntdell Main Drive
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
11 AM-12 PM
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Friday
2 PM-3:30 PM
Saturday
2 PM-5 PM
Sunday
10 AM-11 AM
3 PM-4:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$34
60 minutes
$48
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4 Reviews
Alex
Student's home
I began piano lessons with Charlie as a total beginner and he quickly helped me find my footing. He was always patient and encouraging and asking questions designed to make sure the lessons were structured in a way that would most efficiently achieve my own personal goals. I'm usually a pretty nervous person, but Charlie has a warm presence that makes it easy even for people like me to be able to open up and focus on what's important, the music. I highly recommend him to anyone who's been thinking about learning the piano but hasn't quite been able to take the plunge yet.
Posted Mar 2, 2016
Vaden Young
Student's home
Vaden is really enjoying the lessons!
Posted Apr 18, 2015
Emily Diaz
Student's home
We enjoy having Mr. Charlie come to our house and teach our 5 year old son Xavier how to play the piano. He makes sure our son stays focused and goes at a pace that works for him. Xavier has learned a lot, and we are grateful to Mr. Charlie.
Posted Oct 29, 2014
Experience
Class Instructor of Guitar and Music Theory
Jun, 2008 - Oct, 2010Johnston County Community College
Classes included beginning to advanced elements of playing the guitar and music theory as if relates to the study if guitar. Areas of study included: different genres of music; playing rhythms of different song styles, understanding chord diagrams & reading tablature; and developing improvisation skills by learning how chords fit in a musical key, and relative scales
Education
Bachelor Degree in Music Education
Mar, 1983 - May, 1988University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Music Ed. Emphasis in Classical Guitar
Aug, 1985 - Jun, 1989University of Southern Mississippi
Certifications
Bachelor Degree in Music Education
Aug, 1986University of Southern Mississippi
Emphasis in my studies was study of the classical guitar as well as other styles of music.
Awards
First Place for Guitar and Group Vocal Performance
Mar, 2000Wayne County Schools
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Charles Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Huntdell Main Drive
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
11 AM-12 PM
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Friday
2 PM-3:30 PM
Saturday
2 PM-5 PM
Sunday
10 AM-11 AM
3 PM-4:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$34
60 minutes
$48
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