Hi! and welcome to the homepage of Andy Read, the first assembly point on the tour of songs, CD's, and learning how to play the guitar!
Whether you are a child or parent wanting to know more about Charlie's Band, a children's worker wanting to know more about the 21 Tip-Top Children's Songs resource albums, a Shine On/Happy Friday kind of person wanting to know about the more adult-orientated Christian based albums, or even someone who just wants to learn to play the guitar - it's all here for you! We've tried to make this site as user-friendly, informative, and simple to use as possible. If you would like to ask anything, or need to know more information about any of the destinations, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
NOW AVAILABLE! 'Shine On' - the new album from Andy Read.
Sound-clips have now been added - select the 'tracks / listen' tab.
The first CD album that Andy Read recorded in '96. To quote Tony Cummings of Crossrhythms magazine "...a brand new CD from one of Christendom's most under-rated singer-songwriters, full of melodic good things; some deft playing with excursions into jazz and blues, excellent song writing full of memorable hooks. If you're looking for quality jazz-tinged pop music here is a CD you must purchase."
Still available - Andy's first release 'Happy Friday'.
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Charlie's Band is THE site for fun and funky children's christian music. We have sound clips of our songs as well as cd's and music books for sale. All our albums include useful information, particularly helpful for youth and childrens workers. A valuable resource for anyone working with 4-12 year old's.
21 Tip-Top Children's Songs (volume 1 and 2) - The best of Charlie's Band songs re-recorded in a format perfect for live use. Short intros with verse/chorus repeated make it a great resource especially for groups low on musicians! A music book is also available that has the words and guitar chords on one side of the page, and just words that can be easily enlarged (141%) for acetates on the other.
I Want To Play Guitar is a unique new way to learn the guitar - it's the next best thing to having a personal tutor right there in your living room! The courseware for each lesson includes a short video, and a workbook packed with extra information, exercises and time/speed tests to help you track your progress. You can download and use the first lesson absolutely FREE.
Guitar Steps has been designed to be the ideal book for anyone wanting to learn acoustic or electric guitar. It features clearly laid out skills and techniques in simple, easy to understand steps. The free DVD included means you can follow along with Andy as he guides you through every step of the way!
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