Private Guitar Lessons & Teachers in Apache Junction, AZ

Charles Ernest Watson, Jr is a North American composer and guitarist. A child prodigy from a family line of musicians and artists, he began composing and performing on the guitar at age 9. Watson is also an accomplished pianist and known for his transcriptions for guitar of piano masterpieces from the Romantic and 20th century musical eras and for his contemporary scores and symphonic productions for modern dance troupes, traditional ballet, and theater. A second generation student of Joe Pass, he currently teaches theory, technique, and performance for guitar, bass and drums at Arizona's foremost music academy and has been an instructor there for 6 years. Charles is a seasoned public performer, accomplished in the recording studio, has put out numerous CD albums, and is adept at sight-reading and writing scores on the fly. He performes at many community, public,and private events, music festivals, restaurants and corporate events and heads up two Arizona based stage bands. Charles recorded his 2008 album with Universal Platinum Plus Records, Nashville, produced by Robert Metzgar and Tony Migliore, "Time for Change, with one of his bands, "Charles Watson & Hollow Council."

I have taught Guitar and Bass to a roster of 16 students. I prefer to work with ages 10 and up. I teach students how to read very basic music and then move onto the style of guitar they would like to learn. Highly focused on technique, rhythm, and practice. Specialize in Rock, Blues, Country, Soul, Classical, and Latin music. I have been a professional musician most of my life playing small and large venues. I have a large number of requests to teach people music when they see me play live.

A passionate musician, composer, and seasoned teacher with over a decade of immersive experience in the dynamic music scene. Throughout my career, I've actively contributed to more than 30 productions and continue to showcase my original music on leading platforms. As an educator, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Holding a grade 5 in theory from the Royal of London, a grade 8 from Rock School, and a bachelor's degree in contemporary music from the esteemed Music City College of Music, I am dedicated to providing my students with a holistic musical education. Join me on this transformative journey, where we'll explore the realms of meaning, language, and complete technique, blending both practical and theoretical aspects. Let's embark on a harmonious adventure in music together!

"Dario is quite the musician. I learned a lot from the first lesson and would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn the guitar.

Unlock your musical potential with personalized guitar instruction. As a professional musician with 22 years of experience, I tailor lessons to your goals. Let's explore the joy of music and make music theory more accessible together!

"I joined a local music shop’s program where they took adults and put them into a band. I wouldn’t have been able to play any of the gigs let alone get through practice without help from Tyler. He made it easy to understand song structure and some finger exercises to help me get better control when holding chords.