An award-winning NYC-based composer and jazz guitarist with prestigious grants from the New York Foundation for the Arts.
NYC-based composer and guitarist Charlie studied jazz guitar at Shenandoah Conservatory, earning the Instrument Conservatory Scholarship. He is a highly recognized artist, having received prestigious grants from the New York Foundation for the Arts and the Meet The Composer/MetLife Creative Connections Program.
Charlie has been a dedicated educator since 2006, offering master-level instruction in Jazz, Rock, Blues, Alternative, and Improvisation. Beyond instrumental performance, he is a sought-after instructor for Composition, having served as composer-in-residence for the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.
An accomplished author, Charlie penned Simply, Patiently, Quietly, a unique collection on the creative approach. He is a professional artist ambassador for Collings Guitars and La Bella Strings. Whether mastering foundations or exploring advanced composition, Charlie provides an elite professional environment for all ages.
Charlie provides elite instruction throughout the Astoria and Queens areas. He believes in a holistic approach that balances technical proficiency with creative expression. Charlie has given artist talks at prominent institutions including LSU and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Every instructor at Melody Music Studios, including Charlie, undergoes our strict vetting process: Background checks, expert interviews, and reference verification.