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Charlie Rodriguez
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de, Piano, Guitarra, Bajo,  Ukulele, y Tambores
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Charlie Rodriguez is a professional musician, director, and educator whose career is defined by versatility and technical precision. Holding a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar Performance from the District University of Bogota, his expertise spans genres ranging from rock and jazz to Latin rhythms. Throughout his career, he has earned prestigious accolades, including Best Guitar Player at the Central University Band Fest and a recognition for Excellence in Teaching Children’s Music in Guatemala.
His international journey includes a pivotal role in 2024 as an Orchestra Musician for Royal Caribbean, where he performed across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In this position, Charlie specialized in sight-reading and performing within Big Bands, collaborating with musicians of various nationalities and backing high-level headliners. Previously, in Bogota, he served as a key creative force at LaVitrolaMusic, working as the Musical Director and Arranger for Jazz Manouche and Electro Swing ensembles for over 200 corporate events. He also contributed his leadership as Assistant Director and educator at the NuevaCultura School, overseeing concert production and student development.
Currently, Charlie serves as a Music Teacher at ESUMS (West Haven, CT), where he leads student ensembles with an innovative approach. His methodology incorporates alternative instruments like stylophones and original arrangements of video game music, fostering a genuine connection with his students. He complements this work with private instruction at a renowned music school in the United States, designing personalized lesson plans that balance technical skill with modern expression.
As a bilingual musician, Charlie offers fluent communication in both Spanish and English, allowing him to connect with students from diverse backgrounds. His instrumental mastery is broad and hierarchically led by electric and acoustic guitar, followed by bass, Latin percussion, drums, and piano. This multi-instrumental knowledge, combined with his proficiency in essential tools such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Finale, and Guitar Pro, enables him to provide a comprehensive musical education that merges professional performance with writing and production.

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Charlie Rodriguez es un músico profesional, director y educador con una trayectoria definida por la versatilidad y la solidez técnica. Graduado como Maestro en Música con énfasis en Guitarra Jazz por la Universidad Distrital de Bogotá, su experiencia recorre géneros desde el rock y el jazz hasta los ritmos latinos. A lo largo de su carrera, ha sido reconocido con galardones como el de Mejor Guitarrista en el Band Fest de la Universidad Central y una distinción por su Excelencia en la Enseñanza Musical en Guatemala.
Su recorrido internacional incluye un paso clave en 2024 como músico de orquesta para Royal Caribbean, donde navegó los océanos Atlántico y Pacífico. En este rol, Charlie se especializó en la lectura a primera vista y la interpretación en Big Bands, colaborando con músicos de diversas nacionalidades. Anteriormente, en Bogotá, fue una pieza creativa fundamental en LaVitrolaMusic, donde trabajó como Arreglista y Director Musical de ensambles de Jazz Manouche y Electroswing. También aportó su visión como Subdirector y docente en la Escuela Nueva Cultura, liderando la formación de niños y jóvenes.
Actualmente, Charlie se desempeña como profesor de música en ESUMS (West Haven, CT), donde dirige ensambles estudiantiles con un enfoque innovador. Su metodología integra instrumentos alternativos como stylophones y arreglos originales de música de videojuegos, logrando una conexión genuina con los estudiantes. Complementa esta labor con la enseñanza privada en una reconocida escuela de música en los Estados Unidos, diseñando planes personalizados que equilibran la técnica con la expresión moderna.
Como músico bilingüe, Charlie ofrece una comunicación fluida tanto en español como en inglés, lo que le permite conectar con estudiantes de diversos trasfondos. Su dominio instrumental es amplio y está encabezado por la guitarra eléctrica y acústica, seguido por el bajo, la percusión latina, la batería y el piano. Este conocimiento multi-instrumental, sumado al manejo de herramientas esenciales como Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Finale y Guitar Pro, le permite ofrecer una formación integral que une la ejecución musical con la escritura y producción profesional.
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