Teaching is much more than just mechanical “coaching” of violin playing technology. Every student, even the youngest one, is first of all a person, a musician. And I always tried to treat my students as junior colleagues, not “teaching” them something, but helping them to understand better such an all-encompassing world as music is. That is why the violin teaching system I created is called "Sensible System of Violin Playing". This System includes the experience and best achievements of the practical violin school.

Hi my name is Chris and I’ve been teaching for just about a decade now and I love to engage with the student in a way that helps them learn in a positive environment. I’ll bring the energy, lesson materials and a friendly face and we can dive into making music.

Hello! My goal as a teacher is to help you get what you want out of the instrument: vibrant tone, perfect rhythm, and complete freedom of expression while performing. I was formerly lead trumpet with Broadway's An American in Paris national tour and have 20 years of playing experience. I hold Master's and Bachelor's degrees in trumpet performance from Northwestern University and was previously enrolled in the Doctorate of Musical Arts program at Yale University in trumpet. I play and teach all styles, specializing in classical and commercial music. As a teacher, I've maintained a private studio for the last ten years, working with students of...