Carlos - Guitar
Carlos Kampff - Guitar Instructor
Carlos was introduced to music at the tender age of four while taking lessons on the violin. Switching to guitar in his early teens, Carlos began to study twice a week with Maestro Ludi Puperi, from whom he received instruction in jazz & rock guitar and music theory. His teacher soon recruited Carlos to start a GB Beatles cover band. With this band Carlos had the opportunity to play professional gigs throughout high school. After moving to Boston and commencing his undergraduate studies at the Berklee College of Music, Carlos had the privilege of studying with Garrison Fewell, world-renowned jazz guitarist John Thomas, , and jazz theorist, arranger, and conductor Daniel Ian Smith. Since graduating in 2004, Carlos has been playing in many projects from rock operas, to choirs, to trip hop and Brazilian jazz-fusion bands. In 2005 he was the musical director and lead guitarist of The Cambridge Baptist Church’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Carlos performed live on TV in 2006 with Brazilian composer Rosana Peixoto. In the same year he was part of Great High Mountain Tour and performed as a choir vocalist alongside Alison Kraus, among many others. In 2007 Carlos joined the eclectic rock band Incus for a National tour, the recording of their new album and the shooting of the music video "Dancer Through Time.” In addition to all these performance experiences, Carlos has been teaching in various settings. These include teaching music in elementary schools, directing junior jazz bands, while simultaneously managing a full-time private guitar lesson schedule. He is excited to offer you a well-rounded learning experience. You will learn musicianship skills that will prepare you for performance and composition. What is more, you will learn the art of playing the guitar..
