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Age: 14+
Teaching since 2004
Master of Music in Composition
Build confidence as a guitar player with lessons from a talented Juilliard-trained composer.
Build strong technique, fretboard and music theory knowledge, an inventory of bass idioms, aural skills, and improvisational ability by learning repertoire YOU want to play!
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
S St Andrews Pl
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
6 PM-8 PM
Wednesday
6 PM-8 PM
Thursday
6 PM-8 PM
Friday
9 AM-12:30 PM
7 PM-8 PM
Saturday
9 AM-6 PM
Sunday
9 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$48
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$70
About Chris K.
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Hi there! I'm a Juilliard-trained composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer currently serving as the Dean of California College of Music in Pasadena. I've worked in both modern classical and popular music styles, and my music has appeared in many places:
- Cirque du Soleil
- Carnegie Hall's Neighborhood Concert Series
- New York Philharmonic's Biennial Festival
- tons of TV and advertising spots
I've played with artists like Jonathan Batiste and have toured the country as a bassist and keyboardist, gracing stages ranging from Alice Tully Hall and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola to the Roxy and DTE Energy Music Theatre.
I've taught collegiately for seven years (and counting) and have taught private lessons for over 15 years. Whatever kind of music you make, I'd love to help you realize your full artistic potential.
While we will certainly focus on the nuts and bolts of music and honing all the requisite techniques to execute it, we'll spend significant time on discovering and refining your artistic voice. None of the tools matter if you don't know what you're building. And drafting the blueprint is hard. Rabbit holes are explored, mistakes are made -- and that's ok! As an instructor, I try to encourage musical experimentation as a means of self-discovery. If you come fully prepared to apply yourself and keep an open mind, I will help you on that musical journey.
Currently accepting beginner to advanced students in the following areas:
- Songwriting and production
- Composition and arrangement
- Musicianship (theory, ear training, rhythm studies, improvisation)
- Electric Bass
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Experience
Dean and Chief Academic Officer
Jun, 2019 - PresentCalifornia College of Music
Director of Education
Sep, 2017 - PresentCalifornia College of Music
Adjunct Faculty
Sep, 2016 - PresentCalifornia College of Music
Composer
Mar, 2014 - Oct, 2015FAMILY ADG
Composed music for TV, advertising, and other artists as part of an artist development group/record label in Los Angeles
Ear Training Teaching Fellow
Aug, 2007 - May, 2010The Juilliard School
Education
Bachelor of Music in Composition
Aug, 2004 - May, 2008The Juilliard School
Master of Music in Composition
Aug, 2007 - May, 2009The Juilliard School
Awards
Morton Gould Young Composer Award
Jun, 2009ASCAP
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Jan, 2008The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Chris Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
S St Andrews Pl
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
6 PM-8 PM
Wednesday
6 PM-8 PM
Thursday
6 PM-8 PM
Friday
9 AM-12:30 PM
7 PM-8 PM
Saturday
9 AM-6 PM
Sunday
9 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$48
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$70
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