About Russell Music Teaching Studios
TEACHING people to love MUSIC since 2002!Founded by Charlena Russell, Russell Music Teaching Studios has been successfully teaching students to love music since 2002. Today, we are more committed than ever to this goal!
Under Charlena’s skilled leadership and giving spirit, the studio provides a nurturing environment that encourages progress and creativity. Here, students grow, expanding their skills and confidence in themselves—characteristics that will serve them well for a lifetime, whether they pursue music as a career or simply as a hobby for the pure enjoyment of it!
Welcome to Russell Music Teaching Studio and your musical journey!
Charlena Russell
Owner, Head Instructor
Instruments: Voice, Violin, Guitar, Trumpet, Piano, Ukulele, Music Theory & Song Writing
Teaching Experience: 20+ years
Available: Mondays–Fridays
Charlena is a caring and motivated instructor who loves to teach and takes pride in helping her students achieve their goals. A dedicated musician since she was 12, Charlena loves teaching her students the songs that make their eyes light up. Charlena applies her classical Royal Conservatory of Music background to any and all styles of music.
Charlena has studied with symphony players and the top teachers in K-W and across Ontario. In 2011, she completed her RCM theory and grade 9 classical vocal exam. Charlena loves learning and continues to expand her skills with lessons herself because there’s always more to learn!
I have been studying Classical guitar with Charlena since November 2022. I find the online lessons are very effective because Charlena is there teaching with patience, understanding and care. Charlena is a very intelligent and gifted teacher. She knows her music well.
Charlena’s one-on-one style of teaching is terrific as she takes the time for me and I learn something new all the time…at each lesson. Charlena is knowledgeable, interesting, and makes learning fun. I would recommend Charlena as a music teacher because she is a very musically talented and versatile person…very bright and pleasant.
She has helped me gain a tremendous about of confidence in my own skills and I continue to feel excited to see what we can accomplish next.