Music Lessons With Chris

Music Lessons With Chris

About

I work very methodically and carefully with my approach to teaching music. The student gets an excellent foundation in technique, theory, and musicality. I am very student-centered and make it my priority to give each student meaningful musical experiences in every lesson. My teaching is always guided by the way the student learns.


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Serves Denton, TX

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Before starting lessons, I always set up a preliminary meeting with my new student and/or parent. This gives us a chance to visit about what our goals are and it gives me a chance to share information on how I approach teaching. I find this meeting necessary for the success our lessons. I do not charge for this first meeting.

I studied guitar and voice at UNT and  hold a bachelors degree in music in music education. Some of my coursework includes child development, elementary music education, as well as secondary music teaching. I have received formal training in teaching the classical guitar from Austin Classical Guitar, the most active guitar organization in classical guitar education. My work as a has included teaching guitar in private and group settings, as well as judging competitions and teaching masterclasses. I have performed in masterclasses for world-renown guitarists such as Pavel Steidl, Zoran Dukić, Valerie Hartzell, and Matt Palmer. As an educator, I have also traveled abroad to Hungary to study the well-respected Kodály method which is the most widely used music teaching method in Texas schools. I also teach full time as an elementary music teacher.

I have worked with many students of various interests. I have worked with those who want to play guitar as a hobby, in bands, or professionally. My teaching has brought many students to perform successfully in recitals, local venues, write their own music and even earn scholarships in music.


Services offered

Music Theory
Guitar
Bass Guitar