Charles Burkhart

About the Author

Charles Burkhart is a respected music theorist, educator, and author whose work helps readers approach harmony with clarity and confidence. His influential textbook, A New Approach to Keyboard Harmony, reflects a practical, musician-centered philosophy, connecting analytical understanding with hands-on keyboard experience. Burkhart’s writing is valued for its organization, precision, and accessibility, making complex harmonic concepts approachable for students, teachers, and practicing musicians. Through his scholarship and pedagogy, he has contributed to the study and teaching of tonal harmony, with particular attention to its application at the keyboard.