Hi!  I'm Charlie Faye.  I'm a singer/songwriter, and I play mandolin and guitar.  I graduated from Oberlin College in 2003, and then moved to New York to play with some more seasoned musicians I knew there.  I spent a year touring with Dan Zanes and Friends, playing mandolin, guitar, and singing to all-ages audiences all over the world.  I learned a lot during that time, including this:  little hands love the mandolin.  I'm a firm believer in everyone's ability to pick up an instrument and make music - and have fun doing it! 

I've given private lessons on mandolin and guitar to kids and adults since 2003.  I've also studied voice for years, and learned how to sing harmonies alongside some fantastic singing partners.

I play a lot with my band here around Austin - Charlie Faye and The Total Sweethearts - and I sit in with other friends whenever I get the chance.  I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences with you!