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Kris B.

Kris B.

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • In-Home Lessons: Yes
    • In-Studio Lessons: Yes
    • Ages: 5 & up
    Subjects Taught
    Drums, Singing, Music Theory, Percussion, Songwriting
    Education
    El Dorado High School - music and gen. ed. - 1972-1976
    Cal State Northridge - music degree in 1994 - feb. 1976-may 1980
    Specialties
    music, drums, percussion, music theory, voice, song-writing
    Rock, Jazz, Pop, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, Classical-Symphonic
    Vibraphone, marimba, mallet keyboards, symphonic percussion, latin percussion-hand percussion, music theory, jazz improvisation, rhythm section workshops, vocal technique, song writing-production.
    I adapt my methods to the student, but I particularly enjoy teaching the Murry Spivak/Wally Snow method, which is a highly specialized method of classical ...
    Lesson Details
    The lessons are tailored to the goals of the student. Fundamentals are taught within the context of the styles of music that the student prefers. As the students skills and knowledge increase, his exposure to a wider palette of musical styles will increase. Styles taught include: Rock, jazz, funk, r&b, pop, afro-cuban, brazilian, caribbean, classical-symphonic.
    About
    Kris has been hired to perform with with many top musicians including: Clare Fischer, Smokey Robinson, Stu Goldberg (film,T.V., John Mclaughlin. Pat Martino), Doc Severensen (Johnny Carson), Otmaro Ruiz (Sheila E, Alex Acuna), Vinnie Falcone (musical director for Frank Sinatra), Tim Bogert (Jeff Beck. Rod Stewart), Luis Conte.

    Kris has been on the teaching staff of the Musicians Institute in Hollywood since 2001, and has received his Bachelors Degree in Music from Cal State ...
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