Charlie has over 35 years experience playing the harmonica professionally.
In addition to performing, he also teaches thousands of adults and children to play the harmonica instantly with his Unique, Fun and Educational "Harmonikidz" Harmonica Program.
Students learn the very important role ofthe harmonica in our American musical history, from Folk Songs to the Blues!
This very popular course is available for School Residencies, Arts Councils, Clubs, Summer Camps, After School Programs, Senior CitizenCenters and many other organizations. School residencies are usually 3-5 days.
Kids Love It When The "Harmonica Man" Comes To Their School!
*Charlie Is Listed On Both The North And South Carolina Arts Council's Approved Artist Rosters For Schools. (Available For Other States)
" Very Popular Program" - South Carolina Arts Commision
"Charlie has a natural gift for teaching adults and children to play the harmonica with patience, flexibility and a sense of humor. His unique method enables students to play simple melodies the first class!" - North Carolina Arts Council, Mountain Arts Program
"Thank you for a great week of harmonica that the childrenloved!" - Sarah Brown, Director Christ School (Summer Encounters) Spartanburg, S.C.
What Concentration!
Some Happy "Harmonikidz"
Playing The Harmonica Is An
American Tradition!
Let's Keep It Alive!
Watch Video... Charlie "Blows Some "Blues"- See The Kids Play!
Bring This Educational And Fun Class To Your School Or Organization!
*Scheduling Now For 2008-09 School Year! Please Email Charlie Below!
Bio
Originally From Long Island, NY and now a 15 year resident of North Carolina, Charlie has been playing the harmonica professionally for over 35 years. He Perfomed with the Palace Theater Orchestra on Broadway for two years in "The Will Rogers Follies"
In addition to teaching his very popular "Harmonikidz" harmonica program, Charlie continues to play harmonica and jaw harp in many Musical Theater productions. He is especially well known for his harmonica performances in the Tony Award Winning Musical "Big River, The Adventures Of Huckelberry Finn". Charlie plays in this show throughout the U.S.A.
Charlie has played harmonica alongside Keith Carradine, Larry Gatlin, Mac Davis, Mickey Rooney and Dominick Chianese (Uncle Junior-Sopranos) He has also shared the stage with The Judds, Alabama, George Strait, Randy Travis and The Charlie Daniel's Band.
He has recorded for film soundtracks and played on radio and television commercials.
In 1989, Charlie appeared as a featured harmonica player in a National Mcdonald's television commercial.
Charlie is a recipent of a North Carolina Regional Artist Grant and is a member of "The American Society Of Composers, Authors and Publishers."
Since 1996, He has been the "Regular" harmonica player for The State Theater Of North Carolina.
Charlie reads music and plays all styles on both Chromatic and Diatonic harmonica.
He is hoping to have a CD of Traditional Celtic Duets available in the near future.
