Lesson Information 
30 minute private lesson  "One on One"
Teachers are solely responsible for the scheduling of 
their students and their teaching policies.  

All Payments for lessons should be made payable to the teacher NOT Clelia's Guitar Studio

Private Lessons By Appointment 
Private Lessons For:  Guitar, Bass.
For More Information Call (843) 556-6765

CLELIA REARDON

• Guitar, Electric Bass and Theory
   

• Classical,  Popular, Jazz
   

• 5 year olds-adults
   

• Has special training to teach young children
   

• Teaches Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.

A local Charlestonian, Clelia has more than 31 years of performing experience in solo as well as Chamber Music. She has studied with some of the worlds most renowned classical guitarists and has participated in many guitar master classes and workshops. As a member of the Guitar foundation of America staff, she has appeared on television and radio as well as many local concerts, recital series and Broadway shows. She has been featured on several local CD projects and her original compositions has been choreographed and featured with the Robert Ivey Ballet company. Clelia has enjoyed performing in most of Charleston's historical sites, major resorts, country clubs, plantations, gardens and reception sites. For over 13 years she has owned and operated "Clelia's Guitar Studio and Guitar Shop" with her husband Bob. She enjoys teaching and performing with her duo and Trio partners at many local weddings, recitals and events.
 

CRAIG SMITH

• Guitar and Guitar Theory
   

• Classical, Popular, Jazz
   

• 6 year olds-adults
   

• Teaches Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat.

Craig has over 35 years teaching experience and 38 years experience as a professional musician. he has studied with various instructors and participated in guitar workshops to perfect many different styles of guitar playing. Craig has written and arranged music of both himself and others and has performed on various recordings he has also worked  in the recording engineering field contributing to a variety of projects. Craig and his wife Patty, a vocalist, have appeared together in different settings, including having their own act featuring along side well known artists.
 

CHRISTOPHER TEVES

• Guitar and Bass
   

• All styles
   

• All ages
   

• Teaches Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat.

Christopher Teves is an enthusiastic teacher with about 20 years of teaching and performing experience. He has given lessons to students of all ages and he has served on the music faculties of Capital University. Otterbein college, and the Eastman Community Music School. Currently, he is on the music faculty of Charleston Southern University. His education includes a master of music degree form the Cincinnati Conservatory, a bachelor of music degree from University of South Carolina. and post graduate studies form the Eastman School of Music. Additionally, he has performed throughout the United States including concerts in Chicago, New York, and Washington D.C.. His discography includes Guitar America (solo), Mist Over the Lake (flute and guitar duo), and Hauntings (with the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra). He is heard frequently around the Charleston area for recitals, events, and weddings.

METHOD BOOKS YOU USE
Mel Bay Mastering the Guitar
Mel Bay Children's Guitar Method
Christopher Parkening Method
Blues You Can Use
 

DENNIS DUPONT

• Popular, Rock, Country
   

• All ages
   

• Teaches: Monday thru Thursday

Dennis has been playing the guitar for over 36 years. An accomplished soloist as well as a member of many local bands such as Southern Nights, Cotton Blue and Monster just to name a few. As a performer Dennis has performed all over the Lowcountry at venues such as Elks Lodge, Charleston Rifle Club, Air Force Officers Club, Reds Ice House, Wolfrack, Pinaccio's and many more.

MICHAEL SPARKS

• Rock, Jazz, Country, Folk
   

•  Finger styles Blues and Bluegrass
   

• All ages

Michael was born in Fulton, Missouri where he attended Westminster College. Michael began playing guitar as a child and has been performing professionally since the age of 12. While in Missouri he taught guitar for the City parks and recreation Dept. Since Missouri he has performed and taught in a variety of cities and countries. Since moving to Charleston he has performed all over the Lowcountry.