Charlie Willis Lessons

Charlie Willis Lessons

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About

I have played violin for 46 years now, and I have taught all of the orchestral stringed instruments. I also have played piano for 43 years, and I have been a professional singer for many years.

I currently play violin with Livingston Symphony and The Bronx Symphony.

I played violin with the Venice Symphony Orchestra in Venice, FL for 33 years.

I am a composer and an arranger of many compositions.

I have directed award winning choirs in the state of Florida.

I sang in a brand new musical off Broadway, and currently am assisting with the choral writing for this musical.

*** Lesson Details ***

I am an easy going person, but I do believe that students have to put forth effort to succeed. I choose my curriculum depending on the level of the student and the instrument. For beginning string students, I typically use Essential Elements 2000, and for beginning piano students I use the Alfred's Adult Basic Piano Course.

After 3 months of lessons, a student that has begun with me will have the basics of the instrument down and be able to read basic notation.

After 6 months, the student should have completed book one and be ready to start some more in depth studies that will concentrate on mastering the instrument.

*** Travel Equipment ***

I have my own Violin. Students would need an instrument of their own. I will come to where the student lives to teach their lessons.

*** Specialties ***

I am a classically trained Violinist

I am good at teaching pianists to improvise by reading a lead sheet.


Highlights

Hired 4 times
1 employee
37 years in business
Serves East Orange , NJ
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Specialties

Musical styles

I can make recommendations, Classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rap, Country, Opera, Musical theater, Gospel

Years experience

Student has no formal training, Student has no formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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Services offered

Piano
Singing
Violin
Cello
Music Theory