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Chris S. TakeLessons Instructor drum set, percussion, drums Yukon Court, Bolingbrook, IL
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Availability: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Ages Taught: 1 - 99
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"Chris has a very calm demeanor and that serves him well when instructing beginners. He has..."About Me
• Drummer for Chicago band Lo/Fi Pioneer
• Drummer for pop/rock act Griffy Rhodes
• Former Jazz Studies student at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music
• Former student of Steve Houghton and Dan Paul (Indianapolis)
• Studied with world-renown educators David Baker, Pat Harbison and Luke Gillespie.
• Former drummer aboard world renown Queen Elizabeth 2 (6/07-8/07)
• Performed many concerts with Indiana University Big Bands directed by Brent Wallarab, Aaron Vandermeer, Colin Renick, and Ryan Taryiani.
• Performed in Indiana University productions of West Side Story, Man of La Mancha, Bat Boy, Jacques Brel: Alive & Well & Living in Paris (2003-2005)
• Member of IU Soul Revue (2007)
• Has performed with Ingrid Jensen, David Young, Melvin Rhyne, and Dominic Spera among others
• Indy Jazz Fest Performer
• Bloomington Jazz Fest performer and scholarship winner for Outstanding Musicianship (2002)
• Involved with local R&B and soul projects Urban Groove and Quintessence (2003-2005)
• Performed numerous concerts with Indiana University Concert Band
Lesson Details
Lessons are curtailed to each individual student's needs. Many styles of music can be taught. (Rock, Jazz, Latin, R&B, Funk, etc.)
Specialties
jazz, r&b, rock, funk, Latin, gospel
Education
North Central HS - - 99-03
Indiana University, Bloomington - Jazz Studies - 03-07
Subjects Taught
drum set, percussion, drums
Ages Taught
Students 1 to 99 years old.
Studio Locations
- Bolingbrook, IL, 60490
References
"Chris , a talented and versatile drummer, is currently studying at the IU School of Music under L.A. pro Steve Houghton. His Carter Beauford style of drumming is tasteful, coupled with a jazz flair that borders on virtuosity.
