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Mr. Charles Cleckler
Guitar and Beginning Piano

Photo of Mr. ClecklerMr. Cleckler received his Bachelor's degree in classical guitar from Columbus State University in Columbus Georgia and is an active composer and performer with over twenty years of teaching experience. For the past decade Mr.Cleckler has successfully created and maintained guitar, piano and drum programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama in Hueytown and Trussville, Alabama and he was selected to teach in the Schwobb School of Music Conservatory division at Columbus State University. Not only is he proficient in classical guitar, but many styles including: rock, blues, and jazz.  He has directed a youth “Rock Band” camp in Birmingham, AL for many years and Mr. Cleckler’s talents allowed him the opportunity for solo performances on WTVM in Columbus, Georgia. He has also shared the stage with nationally recognized musicians such as Steve Ellington and Billy Earl McClelland. His most recent endeavor is to publish solo guitar repertoire in an upcoming composition series. Mr. Cleckler has studied with Andrew Zohn, Elwood Maddeo and Dr. Alan Goldspiel.