For thousands of years, humans have gathered around the campfire to tell stories and sing songs. Leading theories suggest that spoken language evolved from song. Campfire Music Lessons aims to bring students back to their instinctual connection to the beauty of music. We offer in-home and virtual lessons for musicians of all levels and most instruments. Campfire will ignite your passion for music!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Jon and Cristy S.,
parents of 7 and 10 year olds
"Charlie is an incredible teacher who truly cares about his students, building a bond by connecting with our kids over their interests outside of piano as well. He makes lessons fun and encourages our 7 and 10-year-olds to explore music in their own way, regardless of their different skill levels. We couldn’t ask for a more supportive mentor!"
Emily B., mother of
twin 8 year olds
"Charlie has been with our family for over 2 years now teaching our children, my husband and me! He has a true love of music which shines through in lessons, genuinely supporting and cultivating our understanding, skill and love of music as well. He is fabulous with kids, helping them learn a complex activity with confidence."
Andrew P.,
adult student
"I have been studying with Charlie for over two years as an adult learner, and he has been a huge help on my musical journey. He has been encouraging, working with me on a solid base in theory while being super flexible on repertoire and guiding me into pieces he knows I'll enjoy at the right skill level to keep stretching my abilities. His musical talent and passion, flexibility when life happens, and easy-going way of being have made studying with Charlie super fun and deeply rewarding. "
Meet Our Founder:
Charlie Kessenich
In his 20+ years of experience teaching music, Charlie Kessenich has taught kids and adults of all ages how to play drums, piano, guitar, and ukulele as well as how to write, record, produce and understand music. He is obsessed with music, and is passionate about sharing his obsession. After years of teaching and working with some of the best private lesson companies in the world and subsequently building his own independent business, demand out paced his ability to carry the load single handedly. Enter Campfire Music. An independent, 100% musician run company dedicated to tapping the creative potential of anyone willing to try, at any level of ability. Campfire’s ethos stems from Kessenich’s core belief that music is essential to life and that everyone can and should be able to play or sing as effortlessly as breathing.
What makes Campfire Music different?
At Campfire Music, we know that happy teachers make good teachers. We pay our teachers more than any other lesson company in Austin and we offer continued education and support. Because of that we also hold our teachers to a high standard. Our teachers are the apex of where musical literacy meets compassion. They deliver clear, organized instruction based on each individual student's needs.
