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"Friends & Mentors" with Charlie Gurke
Originally broadcast March 16, 2023


Charlie Gurke will present a session focused on the inspiration and motivation he receives from colleagues and collaborators. As a freelance musician and educator active in a variety of music scenes and contexts, Charlie has had the opportunity to interact with a wide range of musicians and artists who bring with them a vast array of unique talents and backgrounds. He’ll share moments of inspiration describing the artistry, creativity, and commitment these artists display, illustrating how inspiration motivates Charlie to work, to create, and to think differently.


About the CMC Sessions: Inspiration & Influences Series:

Spark your musical imagination with CMC faculty as they delve into stories about the inspiration and influences that have guided them as professional musicians and teachers at CMC. CMC Sessions: Inspiration & Influences is an eight-part on-line series hosted by CMC Cultural Traditions and Winds/Brass Departments, providing up-close and personal stories about the potent influences and galvanizing experiences that make up the “musical life.” Told through compelling demonstrations, musical examples, and creative tips, the sessions will provide participants with inspiration on their musical journeys.

Community Music Center (CMC), founded in 1921, is a nonprofit music school and performance space with branches in the Mission and Richmond Districts. Community Music Center makes high-quality music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, regardless of financial means. CMC offers the largest tuition assistance program of its kind in the country, serving more than 3,000 students with music lessons, classes and other programs. The school offers in-person and online music lessons and classes in jazz, blues, Latin, pop, folk, rock, and classical. CMC also presents free and low-cost events, workshops, and master classes for its students and for the public. Learn more at https://sfcmc.org/