Frank Carlier has been teaching guitar, bass, mandolin and other instruments in The Charleston Area for 20 plus years. He began his music journey at nine years old, and began playing professionally at the young age of thirteen. Frank teaches budding beginners to seasoned professionals. As a recording artist and singer / songwriter, Frank brings a wealth of knowledge to each lesson. His teaching style and experience, has earned him the title of one of the best guitar instructors in South Carolina and the Lowcountry.
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As far as lesson plans I like to build one around each individual student's wants and needs. I like to say that "you are pilot and I am the navigator". Learning material, books and such are chosen after assessing the direction the student wants to go musically. I keep a log of the lessons so I can check on the progress.
At "Carlier's School of Guitar and Music" Guitar lessons are the specialty of "The House". Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of guitar instruction on electric or acoustic are offered. Finger Style, Flat Picking, Clutch [or Hybrid] Picking, Slide Guitar, Sweep Picking and Alternate Tunings are just a few of the techniques that you may choose learn.
Intervals, Ear Training, Scales [Modal and Exotics], Key Signatures, Chords Structure, Time Signatures, Improvisation, Recognition of Poly-Chords, Arpeggios, Playing Outside the Key, Chord Cadence, Arranging, Harmony, Playing in Pattern and much more. Developing into a musician is equally or even more important than developing skills on your chosen instrument, if one is serious about their musical identity.
Reviews (7)
Ron F.
Jun 19, 2021
Frank is a great teacher and a very talented guitarist. He is extremely patient and down to earth. In addition, he has some great stories to tell! He is very flexible in scheduling his time. I take lessons basically once per 3 or 4 weeks and he finds the time to fit me in on short notice. He is an excellent guy and teacher.
Randy Cross
Feb 11, 2021
Patrick Neeley
May 09, 2018
Frank has taught me guitar going on 2 years. I'm 76 and he has been so patient with me I can't believe it. He has figured out ways for me to learn when I was almost ready to give up. I constantly run into musicians who know and respect Frank. The consensus is Frank is the best guitar teacher for young and old in the Southeast.
Bob Popiel
Feb 09, 2018
Frank has been my bass teacher for 2 years. He pays close attention to what skills you have, and will create exercises and lesson plans to help you get better. He has helped me to expand my skills and make the best use of the entire fretboard. When I play with my out-of-town family they all comment how well I've progressed.
Robin Bugbee
Jan 13, 2018
"I love my musician friends because they hold up a mirror and show us our better selves. The best of them are welcoming, kind, quirky and generously share their knowledge and talent. Frank is all of this and more. He has no set method to his approach but he customizes his teaching to specifically focus on what his students need. He can teach the basics to someone who is picking up the guitar for the first time or he can be a kind of coach and arranger able to work with those who have been playing all their lives and want to continue to learn and move their abilities up to a new level. And he does all of this in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere and a lot of laughter. Frank will give you what you need and he's a terrific teacher."
Karen Dixon
Dec 30, 2014
Tom Nelson
Nov 02, 2013
