Charles Hansen

Charles Hansen is an Assistant Professor in the Guitar Department at Berklee College of Music, specializing in professional performance, composition, and music education. With 40 years of experience as a touring and recording guitarist, he brings practical expertise to his teaching.

• Alumni: Ray Davies (The Kinks), Jerry Shirley (Humble Pie), Leslie West (Mountain)
• Recordings: Member of Ross Phasor and Rock Bottom Recordings; includes album Gold Is Dead

His research interests include guitar performance, music composition, and rock music. He emphasizes self-teaching methodologies and studio techniques in his pedagogy.

Notable collaborations include performances with Kevin Barry and Tim Jackson, alongside contributions to DownBeat through articles like Twentieth-Century Guitar. Hansen focuses on balancing improvisational skills with structured writing and arranging.