Charlie Banacos

I Wish I got to meet you

Charlie was my teacher back in the late sixties, I lived in Billerica and he would come to my house for lessons. I was still in elementary school and I had gotten beat up by the neighborhood bully. Even though I was bruised and scraped up and more than a little bummed out, Charlie had me laughing that day. Besides his genius as a musician, I remember him for his humor and kindness. I watched him and Segovia play on television once and knew at a young age I was in the presence of a legend....

Today, the Musical World Reminds You, as a Trainer Coach, In Teaching with your Art of teaching, to Think for yourself to Others the keys and Sources of Music. And today we embrace your loved ones who remember you year after year, and with a coffee we thank God for having you the time that he allowed between us your contribution and your legacy still continues to give in the Center of the game

It seems not a day goes by that I don't recount a story or apply a lesson from Charlie. How extraordinary, nearly 45 years later after studying less than two years, his influence remains so strong. It seems to me that he would teach what could be taught and embody what couldn't. When my first daughter was born the week of my lesson Charlie insisted the lesson was on him as a gift. A small gesture but an acknowledgement of what is most important in our lives. And a lesson.

Charlie se atrevio y se metio en la pasta de talentos de la musica su legado llego hasta mi pais Venezuela siempre te recordaremos Gilbert Misael .

GREAT MASTER .MUSIC DIRECTA O INDIRECTAMENTE AFECCT TO ME AND ALL WORLD TEACHING MUSIC....GILBERT MISAEL

I was a neighbor of Charlie's in Magnolia and just ran into a form student of his in Atlanta, Charlie Miller. I am sorry to here of his passing. He was a wonderful family man and father. Tammy Berryman Senescu

I dearly loved Charlie as a teacher and a friend. He was so full of encouragement and so naturally positive and happy he was just awesome to be around. His knowledge of music and his approach to developing skills was truly genius. Even though I haven't seen him in quite a number of years since I left Boston I continue to be influenced by his teaching and support. He was just a beautiful person and a deep cat.

I just stumbled upon this notice. In the late 70's, I had the privlege to study with both Charlie and Jaki Byard. He shall forever be a hero to me both as a musical mentor and fine [and funny] man. Mitch Lieb