Smart Frets

Introduction: Charles David Smart is a Kansas City guitar man. Whether ministering with widely diverse Christian fellowships such as Robert Schuman Ministries’ Crystal Cathedral, picking backstage at Nashville’s Grand Ol’ Opry, jamming in the family pubs of Ireland or performing in leading American university concert halls, multi-styled, award-winning, Nashville recording guitarist Charles David Smart’s artistry is shown through his music with passion and energy. Awards include: • 2014 King Cat Christian Music Award Instrumentalist of the Year • 2010 King Cat Christian Music Award Nominee (Best Instrumentalist) • 2008 Film Composer: Baby Sophie and Friends • 2008 Kansas City Christian Music Association Award Instrumentalist of the Year • 2007 Kansas City Christian Music Association Award Instrumentalist of the Year • 2005 Kansas Federation of Music Clubs’ Musician of the Year, Dave has performed throughout the USA, Canada and Europe, sharing the platform with internationally renowned artists including contemporary Christian artists such GMA Dove Award recipients Phillips, Craig and Dean, First Call, NewSong, Larnel Harris, CMA Country Music Hall of Fame member Roy Clark and jazz legends Pat Methany and Clark Terry. As a composer/songwriter, David has premiered works with film productions, sanctuary choirs, children's groups, instrumental ensembles and soloists. After almost 20 years with MidAmerica Nazarene University, David currently teaches privately and in Kansas City Kansas Community College.