Kade teaches gives private lessons in voice, bass guitar, and acting.

Kade Fritzler

Kade Fritzler is an active actor, director, vocalist, musician, and teaching artist who brings a wealth of hands-on theatrical experience and a deep passion for performance to the Charlotte Academy of the Arts teaching team. Originally from Colorado, where he worked extensively with organizations such as Northern Colorado Performing Arts and Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, Kade is thrilled to now connect with and inspire the vibrant arts community here in Charlotte. He most recently served as the music director for Aristocats Kids at Matthews Playhouse for the School of Theatre.

With a background in musical theatre, vocal performance, acting, directing, and electric bass, Kade approaches teaching from the perspective of a well-rounded performing artist. His training in musical theatre at the University of Northern Colorado, years of private vocal study under master instructors, and extensive experience both onstage and behind the scenes allow him to help students develop not only strong technique, but also confidence, creativity, and a genuine connection to their craft.

As a voice teacher, Kade focuses on healthy vocal technique, musicality, vocal placement, sight-reading, and performance storytelling. Whether working with an 8-year-old discovering their voice, a teenager preparing for auditions, or an adult looking to refine their technique, he is dedicated to meeting every singer exactly where they are.

In acting coaching, Kade helps performers make specific, honest choices by exploring character, circumstances, objectives, relationships, and storytelling. His goal is to help actors feel more confident, present, and connected onstage while developing practical tools they can apply to auditions, rehearsals, and performances.

Kade also teaches electric bass, helping students build a strong foundation in rhythm, technique, fretboard knowledge, musicianship, and playing confidently with other musicians. Whether a student is picking up the bass for the first time or looking to strengthen their existing skills, lessons are tailored to their musical interests and individual goals.

Across every discipline, Kade believes the best learning happens when strong fundamentals are paired with curiosity, encouragement, and fun. His goal is for students to leave each lesson not only more skilled, but more confident and excited about making art.

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PopArts kids arts night out at charlotte academy of the arts in Matthews, NC

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If all children will be attending the same event(s), families may enroll up to four children per form. The first child is $40, additional siblings are $20.

For the no dinner option, please contact Danelle before completing the form below.

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Acting

Some kids are natural performers always on, always in character, always ready to make the whole room laugh or cry on cue. Others have a quieter spark: a deep love of storytelling, a dream of being on stage, a role they’re dying to audition for. Private acting lessons at Charlotte Academy of the Arts are for both. We welcome students ages 6 and up for one-on-one instruction in musical theatre, stage acting, and film and TV with a focus on building real skills that show up when it counts most: at the audition.

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Piano lessons at Charlotte Academy of the Arts in Matthews, NC

Piano

Piano lessons at Charlotte Academy of the Arts are for students of every age and level, from beginners as young as 5 to adults finally making time for music. In fact, our academy began the way many good things do: around a piano, in a home, with a teacher who believed in her students. Today we’re a thriving performing arts studio in Matthews, NC, and piano remains at the heart of it all.

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Voice Lessons in the Matthews area at Charlotte Academy of the Arts

Voice

Voice lessons at Charlotte Academy of the Arts are for singers of every level and every style, ages 7 through adult. Whether you’re searching for singing lessons for a child who’s bursting with songs, or you’re an adult who’s always sung quietly to yourself and wondered what you could do with training, our voice teachers will help you find your voice and develop it the right way so you can sing the music you love.

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A boy learns electric guitar at Charlotte Academy of the Arts in Matthews, NC

Guitar

Guitar lessons at Charlotte Academy of the Arts are built around you; your goals, your style, your pace. Whether your child is dreaming of playing rock anthems or you’re an adult who’s always wanted to strum around a campfire, we’ll match you with a teacher who gets it and help you make real progress from day one. We teach acoustic, electric, and bass guitar across every style from classical, rock, and pop to jazz and beyond. We welcome students ages 6 and up, year-round, at our studio in Matthews, NC.

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Ukulele

Happy, bright, and impossible not to smile when you hear it, the ukulele is one of the most joyful instruments a student can pick up. It’s approachable enough for young beginners, satisfying enough to keep older students and adults coming back, and surprisingly versatile across pop, folk, Hawaiian, jazz, and beyond. At Charlotte Academy of the Arts, we welcome ukulele students ages 5 and up at our studio in Matthews, NC — because it’s never too early (or too late) to find your strum.

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Mandolin

The mandolin has a sound that’s instantly transporting, bright, ringing, and deeply rooted in some of America’s most beloved musical traditions. From bluegrass and country to folk and rock, it’s an instrument with real character. At Charlotte Academy of the Arts, we welcome mandolin students ages 7 and up at our studio in Matthews, NC, with faculty who love this instrument and know how to make it accessible and exciting for students of every level.

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Banjo

The banjo is having a moment and honestly, it never really stopped. From the lightning-fast rolls of bluegrass to the earthy, storytelling folk-country sound that artists like Noah Kahan have brought to a whole new generation, the banjo is an instrument with range, personality, and serious cool factor. At Charlotte Academy of the Arts, we welcome banjo students ages 8 and up at our studio in Matthews, NC, with faculty who love this instrument across every style it touches.

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A student and teacher play violin together

Violin

The violin is expressive, versatile, and has a way of drawing people in. Violin lessons at Charlotte Academy of the Arts are for students ages 5 and up, taught across a range of styles from classical technique to folk and beyond at our Matthews, NC studio, where every student is set up to succeed.

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Viola

The viola is one of music’s best kept secrets. Richer and deeper than the violin, with a warm, resonant tone that sits at the heart of every orchestra and string ensemble, the viola is an instrument that rewards those who choose it. At Charlotte Academy of the Arts, our string faculty teach viola to students ages 6 and up building strong technique, musical sensitivity, and a genuine love for this beautiful instrument.

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Cello

There’s a moment every new cello student experiences. That first bow across the strings is unforgettable. Kids who begin cello lessons often can’t believe how quickly it feels like theirs. Many adults have long dreamed of learning to play this beautiful instrument as well. At Charlotte Academy of the Arts, we welcome cello students ages 5 and up, with faculty who are passionate about this instrument and dedicated to making every student fall in love with it, too.

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Bass

Every great orchestra, every jazz ensemble, every string quartet has one thing in common — the bass is the foundation everything else is built on. The string bass may not always get the spotlight, but ask any conductor or bandleader and they’ll tell you it’s the heartbeat of the music. At CAA, we welcome bass students ages 8 and up at our studio in Matthews, NC, with faculty who understand this instrument’s unique role and know how to develop confident players.

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Drums

Some kids are born to play drums — and if yours is one of them, you already know it. The constant tapping, the air drumming, the way they turn every surface into an instrument. At Charlotte Academy of the Arts, we take that energy and turn it into real skill. Drum lessons for students ages 5 and up, taught by faculty who know how to channel enthusiasm into technique and turn natural rhythm into something truly musical.

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Flute

That clear, singing tone of the flute is impossible to miss. At Charlotte Academy of the Arts, we welcome flute students ages 7 and up, teaching everything from classical to jazz, pop, and contemporary styles at our studio in Matthews, NC.

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Clarinet

Bright and singing up high and warm in the lower register, the clarinet has a range of expression that few instruments can match. It’s a cornerstone of classical music, a star of jazz and swing, and one of the most popular instruments in school band programs. At Charlotte Academy of the Arts, we welcome clarinet students ages 7 and up, with experienced faculty who teach across classical, jazz, pop, contemporary, and beyond at our studio in Matthews, NC.

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Saxophone

Few instruments have the cool factor of the saxophone. From the smoky warmth of a jazz ballad to the driving energy of rock and pop, the saxophone has carved out a place in virtually every genre of music and it has a way of making everyone in the room stop and listen. At Charlotte Academy of the Arts, we teach alto and tenor saxophone to students ages 7 and up, across jazz, pop, rock, contemporary, and beyond at our studio in Matthews, NC.

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Dance for Musical Theatre Class at Charlotte Academy of the Arts

Dance for Musical Theatre

Dance for Musical Theatre is a class for kids and teens ready to level up their performance! Each week you will be introduced to a new combination and train in choreography retention through iconic numbers from shows like Wicked, Hairspray, and more. With technique rooted in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary movement, plus real-world audition preparation and dance call etiquette, this program builds skills, stamina, and confidence.

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