About Tito

My journey with music began at age 9, taking guitar lessons with John Tosco right here in Charlotte. Since then, I’ve become obsessed with rock and roll, started bands, earned a music degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, and worked as an entertainment buyer. Now, over 20 years since the journey began, I perform and record bass and guitar with a band called Late Night Special.

Inspiring others to find joy in playing music is the main thing that drives me to teach. Sharing the love of live music in particular is extremely important to me, and always creates experiences that feel much bigger than myself.

I’m often reminded of all the little things I loved about music lessons as a kid that kept me coming back: endless opportunities to learn amazing songs, shared interests with and support from my teacher, and just being around instruments all the time. That’s a feeling I want to inspire my students with.

Tito is all grown up in this photo, and works the camera during a show at Amos' Southend in Charlotte, NC during a show with his band, Late Night Special. He poses mid-squat with his Les Paul guitar aimed at the camera between his legs, in a nod to legend Jimi Hendrix.
Tito poses by his studio for and brand new "Tito's Music Studio" business sign, smiling and holding both an electric guitar and electric bass to signify the opening of his guitar and bass lesson business.

My priority is to provide a casual, low-pressure environment where students can learn their favorite songs on guitar or bass for nothing but pure enjoyment. I won’t push complex and confusing music theory concepts, but we will dive into the foundations of rhythm and technique as we go along. Think of it as learning how to use tools and lay bricks before building an entire house. Most importantly, we will have fun! Music is here for us to enjoy, so let’s take advantage of that. Understand that I’m not a drill instructor, nor am I here to push you to the limit. You can do this, and we will move at your pace.

Click the button below to contact me for lesson availability, and let’s rock today!

Guitar lessons for adult beginners.

Located inside The Playroom at

916 Tuckaseegee Rd
Room C
Charlotte, NC 28209