City Music offers a variety of band instrument lessons given by professional players. All ages are welcome, whether you are picking up an old hobby, or trying the instrument you always wanted to play; our teachers will help you reach your goal. Is your child playing in school band? Private lessons make learning easy and fun for children. Give them the edge to make ‘first chair’ with one of our caring instructors. Not sure which instrument is for you? We have affordable band instrument rentals available.
Charles Langford
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Charles Langford
Expertise: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Studio Location: Gardner
Call Now to sign up: 978-630-3620
Charles Langford studied music at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with teachers Max Roach, Yusef Lateef, Archie Shepp and Lynn Klock. He then went to Houston, where he opened for George Benson. Charles continued his musical study in New York City, attending The New School. He lived in New York for four years, playing with Melvin Spark’s, Norman Connors, The Temptations, Hilton Ruiz and Joe Farnsworth while studying with Barry Harris, Donald Byrd and Billy Harper.
Since completing his formal education, Charles has toured world wide with artists The Temptations, Solomon Burke, Mighty Sam McClain and Toni Lynn Washington. Charles’ CD ‘That’s Wassup’ released in 2008, was nominated for a Grammy. READ MORE
Jacob Goldstein
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Jacob Goldstein
Expertise: Trumpet, Piano, Sitar
Studio Location: Gardner
Call Now to sign up: 978-630-3620
Jacob has received Bachelor’s in Music with a concentration in Music Technology from Franklin Pierce University. He has since pursued teaching as a career, as a substitute in the Gardner School system, and as a Special Education Paraprofessional at J.R. Briggs Elementary School in Ashburnham, MA. He has been teaching at the City Music Lesson Studios in Gardner since 2013. He enjoys teaching all ages, all abilities.READ MORE
Michael Wong
Expertise: Clarinet, Saxophone, Recorder, Flute, Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone
Studio Location: Leominster
Call Now to sign up: 978-534-8989
Musician Michael Wong is a professional educator and musician who offers instruction in a variety of band/orchestra instruments. He is the current Music Director for the Worcester Public Schools. Read More