Hi, I’m Chris! I am a composer, sound artist, and guitarist who is passionate about helping people of all ages develop and nurture their inner selves through creativity and self expression. I enjoy working with students of all ages and experience levels. I have run songwriting and music composition throughout the United States and United Kingdom, focused on one thing: meeting people where they are at and elevating their creativity.  

I am currently offering songwriting, and composition for students of all experience levels. I am also offering lessons in Music Creation Technology (Ableton, ProTools, composing for instruments and media). Weekly lessons are offered virtually and/or in person.

Rates:

Composition/Songwriting Lessons:
1 hour lessons 
$325 for 5 lessons

Scholarships are available for students who are interested, but may not be able to afford full priced lessons. 
If you are interested in a free half hour trial lesson, to see if we would be a good fit, please reach out.
Please reach out for more information.

Bio:

As an educator, I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including Syracuse City Schools, with RedHouse Arts Center, Royal Birmingham Junior Conservatoire, and designed and developed the music program at Lake of the Woods & Greenwoods Summer Camp. Students of mine have gone on to study at King’s College in London, Syracuse University, and Boston University, among other places. I am currently an adjunct lecturer at Onondaga Community College.

Whether you’re a beginner interested in writing music for the first time or a seasoned composer who wants to explore a different facet of your creative practice, I would love to hear from you.

Scheduling & Payment:

Lesson Scheduling:

Rather than trying to coordinate lessons on a week to week basis, I run lessons in packages of 5.

Scholarships are available for students who are interested, but may not be able to afford full priced lessons. 

“Chris' teaching was so helpful in turning me from just a kid who liked listening and fiddling around with music, to a composer developing a voice of my own. His lessons were engaging, but in a safe and laid back environment where you feel comfortable to show your ideas. Would recommend him to any student who wants to get a better understanding of how to compose.”

- former high school student -

“Chris is a fantastic resource for learning to compose electroacoustic music. Not only is his knowledge of current technology vast and thorough, his musicality and well-attuned ear are apparent and vital in each lesson. I especially appreciated Chris’s patience when carefully walking me through the most basic user interfaces as well as complicated and detailed processes. Most importantly, Chris understands how to guide your mastery of music technology to expand your individual voice as a composer.”

- Cody W. Forrest -
(current student)