Private Lessons with Chris K
Chris K
Originally from Pueblo, CO, Chris K earned his Master’s degree in music education from Old Dominion University and his Bachelor’s in music therapy from Marylhurst University. As an educator, he emphasizes fundamentals and strives to meet the unique needs of each student.
A former musician for the U.S. Navy, he has traveled the world performing with the U.S. Navy Steel Drum Band, Sixth Fleet Band of Naples, Italy, and Seventh Fleet Band of Yokosuka, Japan. Chris was also on the faculty of the Armed Forces School of Music where he taught percussion and arranging to active duty Army, Navy, and Marine Corps students. He has also performed and/or recorded with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Wind Symphony, Portland Wind Symphony, jazz guitarist Geordie Kelly, composer/guitarist Dan Cosley, singer/songwriter William Stafford, and Colorado artists such as Wayne Hammerstadt, The Inman Brothers, and Last Patrol. He has released two solo EP recordings of original compositions entitled “Soundspace Vol. 1” and “Percussion”. Both are available for streaming on all major sites.