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Neil Allen
Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, Bass)
Bachelor of Arts, Queens University
Magna Cum Laude
Albums: The Virginia Reel, A Whole Nother, Somewhere, Dark Ages
Session work on The Strugglers - The New Room, Bright Day, You Win
Tour Manager for Columbia Records artist Nicole Atkins (2007)
A staple of the local music scene, Neil Allen has been teaching guitar, both private and group lessons, in Charlotte since moving here in 1999. Neil has also organized and taught various summer camps in guitar, piano and songwriting. From 2006-2008 Neil served as the head of music department for Lincoln Charter Schools, and teaching music for grades K-5.
Neil began playing drums and percussion at age 11 but soon became proficient on guitar and bass. He began writing and making home recordings while honing his string skills with the local symphony orchestra, jazz and pep bands, and at Appalachian's Canon Music Camp. Now a regular performer, Neil has toured nationally with various groups, including his own group The Virginia Reel. He has written, recorded, and produced several albums of original material and is a session guitar and pedal steel player on many NC albums.
Neil brings over a decade of experience and a passion for music that shows in his teaching. With an emphasis on learning the essentials of music theory within the context of songs, Neil creates lessons that are both fun and worthwhile. When he's not teaching you can most likely find him at a show, in a rehearsal, or at home with a guitar in hand.
Robert Bussey
Guitar (Acoustic and Electric), Bass
Albums: Attic Symphony,
Attic Symphony II - Cold Vast and Severe, The Fault Line Dance
Professional Memberships: National Federation of Music Clubs
A veteran guitarist of
the Mid-Atlantic music scene, Robert Bussey maintains a well rounded music
career as a music educator, song writer, and recording artist. Robert
teaches acoustic, classical, electric, and bass guitar lessons as well as music
theory.
Robert brings over 17 years of teaching experience to Charlotte Academy of
Music. His approach to teaching stems from a life-long love of music. He
takes great pride in seeing each student develop their own talent,
confidence and mastery of the guitar. Whether it's personal enjoyment or a
music profession that you have in mind, Robert can assist you on a life long
journey filled with musical adventure and discovery.
Testimonial from student:
"Robert has been my guitar teacher for several years
now. I first met him when my oldest son wanted to take bass
lessons. After a little while I decided I wanted to improve my
guitar playing and discussed my goals with Robert. He started
teaching me from the Berklee series of books and with some
dedication and practice, I found myself reading music. I gained
the confidence to begin playing in a praise worship band for the
children's service at church and even played solo acoustic
guitar for our hispanic worship service. Over time, my musical
goals have changed and I'm now focused on jazz. Robert has
proven himself to be knowledgeable, flexible, reliable, and
patient. He's a great musician too! I would and have
recommended him to people I know." -Dean, parent and adult
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Testimonial from parent:
My son Max took guitar lessons from Mr. Bussey for 1 year
and 8 months. In that time Max took on a confidence that I had
not seem while taking lessons from a previous studio. Mr.
Bussey made my son feel like he could be the greatest guitar
player ever. When he left Mr. Bussey’s after lessons he was
always smiling and couldn’t wait to get home to play more. I
feel Mr. Bussey is a man with great integrity and patience and
works well with anyone. If you hire Mr. Bussey your company
will definitely be blessed to have him. He’s an asset and his
behavior leads me to believe he’s a Christian which means a lot
to me. I just can’t stress enough what a wonderful person I
think he is. The way the world is today, we can use more Mr.
Bussey’s!" - Lisa, parent |
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