Charles McCampbell
Charles McCampbell is a serious music lover and a private music instructor who has been committed to teaching students young and old the importance of developing their skills as performing artists whether they are instrumentalist or vocalist. He believes that a good definition of professional means to perform your ability with a high degree of excellence. Charles grew up in Michigan near Detroit where there was a heavy emphasis on Motown music. He and his three brothers often performed singing the great songs of Motown sung by artists like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations etc. As a teen, Charles moved to New York City and had the opportunity to study drums and Afro/Cuban percussion for two years at a school in Manhattan called Jazzmobile. This awarded him the opportunity to perform at Town Hall and other famous venues in New York City. After touring and performing for several years, Charles reunited with his three brothers in Dallas, Texas. There they formed a group commercially known as Mac Band. They were signed to a major contract with MCA Records. This awarded them more opportunities to tour and promote their albums all over the United States and abroad.
Charles and his wife Deborah are proud parents of 5 musically gifted children who are also successful musicians. While in the Dallas area, Charles opened a school of music called Music Lovers. There he still teaches private lessons along with three other teachers. Music Lovers offers lessons in guitar, bass guitar, voice, drums and percussion, congas and other hand drums, piano, violin, and viola. We have students of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Charles is convinced that music is a universal language that is appreciated by people of every race, creed and color. While teaching music in the Dallas area, Charles also took an interest in health and fitness. He became a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and a Certified Trainer. He’s an advocate for good health and fitness. He also believes that good health will assist and encourage one to be a good musician and performer. As a man of faith, Charles was moved to write a book to encourage spiritual growth and maturity. He believes that a healthy balance between one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual life will result in peace within, and a long productive life.
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Musicast Episode 8: The Liberty High School Bagpipe Corps – Student Leadership on an International Stage
The Musicast duo is joined by Liberty High School band director and his bagpipe corps student leaders for a conversation about bagpipes, leadership, and the meaning of a music program to the community. [...]
The New Normal: I “just” teach music
I am often called “just the music teacher.” And I [...]
Growing Young Professionals: An Introduction
Hello, and welcome to F-Flat’s new blog, Growing Young Professionals! [...]
Musicast Episode 7: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser- Chicken Soup for the Music Teacher Soul
Dr. Tim Lautzenhesier drops by to talk about motivation, inspiration, and keeping music alive and well in our schools during tough times. If you need a boost in your teacher morale, this one is for you! [...]
The New Normal: Advocating for students
I hadn’t seen my students since March 10th. I hadn’t [...]
Musicast Episode 6: A Nod to Marching Bands, Part 2 with Aaron Dugger- Balancing Process and Product
High school band director Aaron Dugger returns to the podcast to discuss process and product in secondary marching bands. in the Texas UIL system, it can feel like your teaching to a test but Aaron offers productive insight as to how to take the system and make it work for students and programs of all kinds. [...]