Lessons & Programs

To find out about lessons on other instruments than guitar, go to Kaleidoscope School of Music.

Charles offers a truly multi-faceted program for guitarists and rock musicians:

Private Guitar Instruction:

Lessons can be booked on either a weekly or flexible schedule at Kaleidoscope School of Music in Issaquah (see location for details). Morning, evening and weekend spots are available. Lesson topics can include:

• Rock, jazz, folk, blues, punk, metal – you choose the songs to play.
• Reading all forms of music notation
• Chords, scales and arpeggios
• Right and left hand technique
• Songwriting and ear training
• Improvisation and soloing
• Accompanying vocals
• Band development and repertoire
• Effects and tones

Rock Band Class: more information

Guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, drummers and vocalists can sharpen their skills in a live band setting. Both students and non-students invited to participate.

Unique “FORUM” program for Regular Students:

Gather together with other students to review material, jam, talk about music and much more. Bimonthly and totally FREE!

Student Concerts:

Twice yearly student concerts recorded to CD!

Learn about studio equipment:

Teaching studio equipped with MIDI, music software and digital recording – to enhance the technological side of student’s growth.

College credit available through BC

Products available through Charles:

Charles is also a retail dealer for several of the best music companies, including eMedia Music (educational software), PG Music (makers of Band in a Box), Lead Cat Press (publisher of the Guitar Lesson Companion books) and George Ls Cables — simply the best cables in the world!  Charles is happy to sell these products, and others, to students and non-students at a very competitive price.

View full price list and order form, for commonly purchased items.

Full catalogs for companies we can get products from:

• Mel Bay: http://melbayonline.com/
• the Music People: http://www.tmppro.com/catalog/land/
• Onstage Stands:  http://www.onstagestands.com/catalog/land