Austin Charles-Marcel

Hello! My name is Austin Charles-Marcel, and I love music and teaching what I have learned with my students. With over 10 years of teaching experience, I have had the pleasure of working with students of all ages. My goal is to always provide an encouraging and positive learning environment so that each student can thrive.

My background is in music education (bachelor’s degree from Washington Adventist University and Maryland educator license), violin performance (master’s degree from the University of Redlands), and orchestral conducting (performance certificate from La Sierra University). I have taken Suzuki Method teacher training through to violin book 4.

Throughout my education journey, I have been privileged to perform as a soloist with the Montemorelos University Orchestra and the New England Youth Ensemble; perform as concertmaster with the New England Youth Ensemble, the University of Redlands Orchestra, and the La Sierra University Orchestra; and perform at Carnegie Hall with the New England Symphonic Ensemble during their 2017-2019 seasons.

Since 2011, I have taught violin students in many settings, and I love helping them to developing their musical gifts and abilities while enriching their own lives and enhancing the lives of those around them.

I would love for us to explore how you can continue to grow musically!

For new students, I offer a free 30 min trial lesson. This is a great time for us to get to know each other and for me to get to know what level you are at and what musical goals you may have.

Our core learning will be centered in the following (not all in the same amounts at once):

• Musical enjoyment
• Body mechanics for playing
• Violin technique building
• Ear development
• Sight reading
• Basic composition/improvisation

Through the use of musical games, demonstration, and patient live feedback, we will work on the above.