
I'm a banjo player living and working in Nashville, TN. I have a humble home studio where I run Logic and track with some of my favorite mics and a Grace m201mk2 preamp. Let's make some music!
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
68 Reviews - 11 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedAmazing melodies
check_circleVerifiedAppreciate the chance to work with Charles and his expressive playing. He laid a strong foundation that I can build on with my virtual stringed backing band that I hear for this song. I also appreciate his flexibility 🙂
check_circleVerifiedGreat playing and communication.. 2 top shelf banjo tracks to comp from and one revision to just fit with the rhythm of the vocal in one spot.. a pleasure to work with, I'll be back for more.
check_circleVerifiedProvided a specific banjo part for a cover song very professionally as always! High recommend!
check_circleVerifiedProvided a very specific detailed banjo part for an original song with professional audio capture and tracking. Highly recommend as always!
check_circleVerifiedAbsolutely kicking!
Brilliant playing, effortless, dazzling, a treat to behold.
check_circleVerifiedA true master of his craft! His tasteful playing brought incredible emotion and vibe to the track. Looking forward to working together again soon!
check_circleVerifiedAnother great time working with Charles. He really does a great job creating parts that just mesh with the vibe of a song.
check_circleVerifiedCharles sounds great! very quick to respond, truly a pro!
check_circleVerifiedCharles really brings a great feel with his playing. He very much understands what a song calls for and gives the perfect performance to match. Just fantastic!
check_circleVerifiedGreat work as always providing a detailed banjo part for a cover track. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedCharles recorded banjo and dobro parts for my song, giving the track exactly what it needed.
check_circleVerifiedAlways knocks the project out of the park! Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedCharles Butler is an exceptional collaborator and artist. I always look forward to the ideas Charles has for me! Thank you thank you thank you, Charles, you're the best!
check_circleVerifiedQuickly understood and tracked a banjo part with only general guidance, exceeded expectations! Highly recommend for tracking banjo on your project.
check_circleVerifiedSuperb. Wow what a picker. A+++. So glad we found him on Sound Better.... Good communication as well!!! Will use again...
check_circleVerifiedCharles is an incredibly talented and tasteful musician, he added an amazing flavor to my songs and if you’re considering hiring Charles, he’s an absolute banjo genius. Thank you Charles! :)
check_circleVerifiedDelivers exactly what you have in mind with very little guidance. Intuitive player. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedGreat work as always! Provides above what's expected. Highly recommend or banjo tracking for your project!
check_circleVerifiedCharles provided multiple banjo options that sounded great and was kind and easy to work with. Would work with again.

I was the banjo player, engineer and composer in this production
- BanjoAverage price - $200 per song
- Earl Scruggs
- Béla Fleck
- Noam Pikelny
- Stelling Bellflower 5-string banjo
- Neumann KM184 pair
- Audio Technica 4033
- Grace Design m201mk2



