Charles W. Garza is dedicated to fostering a love of music in his students and guiding them to reach their full potential through high-quality, personalized education.

Subjects and Grades:
Charles specializes in music and is comfortable tutoring students from elementary school to college and offering adult classes in Afro-Latin Percussion and group piano (classical and jazz).

Teaching Philosophy:
Dedicated teachers and professional musicians have inspired Charles throughout his life. A pivotal mentor once told him, “If you’re not practicing as much as you should, it doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. It just means that you’re cheating yourself.” This lesson has become a cornerstone of Charles's teaching philosophy, emphasizing the transformative power of music education. He believes music can uplift the human spirit and help individuals find their place in society while cultivating humanity. Charles aims to guide his students on their musical journey, sharing music's life-saving impact on him.

Strengths:
Charles brings a wealth of experience in various music disciplines, including music theory and history, music appreciation, world music, songwriting, orchestration, jazz history, jazz arranging, contemporary music, and introductory music instrumental pedagogy courses. His proficiency with technology, particularly Logic Pro (DAW) and Finale Music Software, further enhances his teaching capabilities.

Tutoring Experience:
Charles is adept at teaching various music courses, helping students become well-rounded musicians and future music educators. His comprehensive approach ensures that students receive a robust and versatile music education.

Why Viking Education Academy:
Charles believes in seeking high-quality education beyond formal institutions to meet specific needs and aspirations. He is confident that Viking Education Academy can provide this level of personalized education to its community.

Fun Facts:
Besides teaching, Charles enjoys movies, road trips, and traveling with his wife to explore unique places and culinary experiences. Charles W. Garza is also a Certified Personal Chef from the United States Personal Chef Association and a Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner in Eastern Healing and Energetics esoteric practice. His diverse educational background allows him to bring a unique perspective to his teaching.

Availability:
Charles can tutor for 5-10 hours per week and is willing to conduct online sessions.