"Mr. Chris is always so patient and kind and super enthusiastic when teaching drums to our son, who happens to have autism. We are having such a positive experience with Mr. Chris and our son continues to flourish on the drums!"
Chris's Musical Journey
Mr. Chris, or Mr. C as his students call him, is an avid music lover who has been in the music teaching industry since 2019. Originally from Bedford Massachusetts, Mr. C was influenced by his father to start learning music as a child. Born with a natural sense of rhythm inherited from his father's side of the family, Christopher began playing drums at the age of 6. By age 9, he started performing with his Worship team in Boston, MA. After his childhood, Mr. C joined the Air Force. Following his Service, he pursued his love of music, earning an Associate's degree in Drum Performance from Musicians Institute in California.
Mr. C moved to Wake County in 2018 and started his career as a local performer soon after settling in. He has performed with multiple bands of all different genres around the triangle area, and he's even performed at conventions like Galaxycon.
While Mr. C loves performing, he feels he's discovered his purpose through teaching. He is grateful that he has the opportunity to use his God-given talents and passion for music to inspire younger generations. Whether teaching percussion or piano, his favorite thing is to make his students laugh and enjoy their instrument of choice. Mr. C's passion for teaching music is what inspires and motivates him every day. He loves what he does and brings his passion with him into every lesson, to inspire his students and to show them why we all need music in our lives.
I believe the student needs to enjoy the instrument first and foremost and discovering new sounds and techniques comes with time and discipline. Helping the student develop a love for music is a driver of mine.