Noya Mountain Music
Noya Mountain Music

Noya Mountain Music

$75/hour
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Introduction
Music is supposed to be fun and that’s where I connect with students - to work hard and enjoy it at the same time! Having taught for over 20 years, I have had a lot of experience custom tailoring lessons based on individual needs and I offer block discounts for regular students. I’ve been playing music my whole life. Picked up the mandolin at age 4 and haven't put it down since. I also play and teach banjo, guitar, bass, ukulele, fiddle, singing and songwriting. Having grown up in a family of musical educators, I learned how to teach all by ear, with no written materials whatsoever. I teach note-for-note, pick-stroke by pick-stroke, meticulously explaining everything as the student develops more and more proficiency to hear and understand the words and phrases that make up musical language and vocabulary. I have developed fun ways to inspire students to keep a regular practice schedule and develop the discipline to make steady progress towards short and long term goals. One skill that sets me apart is my ability to help students unlock their own creativity and write their first songs and instrumental compositions. I love roots music, but I have also spent many years working in hip-hop and managed a recording studio and record label near Washington DC and serving many local urban artists focused on pop, r&b, and dance music. I believe it can be important to have a well rounded view of so many global musics to understand how they can all inform each other in good ways. I may be the only person In the world who has played for Bill Monroe at the Grand Old Opry and also collaborated with Raekwon from the Wu-Tang Clan. My main instrument in my late teens was drums in a punk rock band and I also played a good bit of metal guitar. Lately I have been studying a lot of South America music with a focus on traditional Peruvian healing and medicine songs. I have been honored with IBMA award-nominations for Song of the Year, Mandolin Player of the Year, and Instrumental Album of the year. My bluegrass band, Christopher Henry and The Hardcore Grass headlined many US festivals coast to coast, and two month-long tours of Australia. For the last five years I have also been performing, recording, and collaborating with the legendary Peter Rowan including many memorable performances at MerleFest in Wilkesboro. I’ve played the Grand Old Opry, I’ve met so many of my heroes, I’ve checked off so much on my musical bucket list, it’s nice to be settled here in Charlotte and focused on being of service to the local community and contributing what I have to help other folks grow and develop their own natural creative abilities. I can teach in person at your place or mine in the greater Charlotte area. Travel fees are 1$/minute. I can also teach remotely via Skype/Face Time.
Overview

Hired 13 times

Serves Charlotte, NC

Background checked

1 employee

24 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 9:00 pmMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and value.

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Dijah D.
Dec 21, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Working with Chris was easy. He’s focused on making sure you’re comfortable and getting your best work out there. I felt at home and his work is superb. No complaints. Will definitely be working with him in the future.

Details: Singing and instrumentals • Pop • Rock • R&B / Soul • Country • Alternative • 18 - 25 years old • 1 track • I'm flexible • Mastering • Mixing • Pre-production • Editing • Post-production

Audio Recording
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Griffin j.
Feb 28, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Only have had one lesson, but Chris was really attentive, perceptive and encouraging and I'm super excited to be working with him! Makes me feel like I'll be able to really shred soon, haha!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons
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Dianne P.
Nov 1, 2020
I was an early adopter of Christopher’s approach and it just rang true every time I applied it. His lessons just keep getting better. He helps students truly believe they can do it because his faith in them is so unwavering. That’s what he did for me.
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Lloyd W.
Aug 11, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

Great artist .. great teacher ... knows his stuff.. highly recommend

Details: 65 years or older • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, the student cannot read music • Bluegrass • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location

Banjo Lessons
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Mel T.
Mar 26, 2019
If you want to learn to play like Monroe, Chirs is the go to guy. He has been playing and teaching Mandolin since he was a kid and plays Monroe as good as anyone I've heard. He teaches by ear which is a little harder for me but he breaks a song down note for note and goes over every phrase of a tune. His pricing is more than far for the value you receive. I would highly recommend him and his teachings.
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Christopher Henry