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Welcome to Russell Music Teaching Studios
Instruments: Voice, Violin, Guitar, Trumpet, Piano, Ukulele, Music Theory & Song Writing
Teaching Experience: 20 years
Available: Mondays – Fridays
Charlena is a caring and motivated instructor who loves to teach and takes pride in helping her students achieve their goals.
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2 customer reviews
Laurie MacDonald
Excellent teacher. Fun and informative. I look forward to my lesson every week.
Cassidy
Charlena is a compassionate, encouraging fountain of knowledge who I have had the pleasure of taking lessons from for 10 years. She puts 110% into every student and creates a very comfortable and exciting environment for music making. Never have I met someone so devoted to her students and music making. More...
Reply from Russell Music Teaching Studios
Thank you so much for your review Cassidy! I’m so deeply thankful to continue to teach you (and T) and watch (and hear) your constant growth as a musician! I’m SO proud of you as you follow your dreams in university as a singer! You’re such a wonderful human with in infectious joy! You’re going to be an amazing teacher as well! Thank you (your Mom and siblings) for being a part of my musical family!
What do you love most about your job?
I love watching students achieve their goals, build confidence as I help them become the musicians they aspire to be.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I wanted to pass on the amazing lessons and teachings I had the joy of learning as well as be the teacher I always wanted for others. I love teaching students of all ages!
Why should our clients choose you?
I use my classical training in a unique way, teaching students the songs they want to learn! I'm very patient, encouraging and I customize lessons to each students level and ability. I'm able to write out songs by ear for students (when they ask for a new song that doesn't yet have sheet music available).
I have students who are now classical musicians studying in university in order to become teachers them selves, young songwriters releasing singles and touring as well as elderly folks picking up a fun new hobby and each student is valued and important to me.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I offer all of my services online/remotely and I'm currently accepting new clients. I have a full studio with good quality microphones and cameras to create the best possible online learning environment.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I've been successfully teaching music lessons online since March 2020. This has been so successful, that students and I have continued to do so! Get the most out of your lesson time, save in gas and skip the instrument set up time ect. Online lessons allow you to connect and start learning right away! The average in person lesson requires at least 4 minutes to unpack and tune your instrument as well as 3 minutes to pack up at the end of the lesson taking time out of learning and lesson time. Get the most out of your lessons and learn online!
Violin Lessons
Violin Instruction. Classical, pop, jazz and modern music with a Royal Conservatory of Music foundation. Learn the songs YOU love!
Piano Lessons
Classical, pop, jazz and modern music with a Royal Conservatory of Music foundation. Learn the songs YOU love! Lessons for all ages and levels. Beginners welcome!
Guitar Lessons
Chords, scales, finger picking, strumming and more! Learn the songs YOU love! Lessons for all ages and levels. Beginners welcome! Bonus service offered: Learn to sing and play at the same time!
Ukulele Lessons
Chords, scales, finger picking, strumming and more! Learn the songs YOU love! Lessons for all ages and levels. Beginners welcome! Bonus service offered: Learn to sing and play at the same time!
Singing Lessons
Learn to sing the songs you love with proper breathing, tone and confidence! I offer classical, pop, jazz, musical theatre and modern music with a Royal Conservatory of Music foundation. Learn the songs YOU love! Lessons for all ages and levels.
Vocal Lessons
Learn to sing the songs you love with proper breathing, tone and confidence! I offer classical, pop, jazz, musical theatre and modern music with a Royal Conservatory of Music foundation. Learn the songs YOU love! Lessons for all ages and levels.