Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 4+
Teaching since 2011
Jazz Piano Performance
About Chris C.
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Born and raised in downtown Manhattan, I have studied music for over 15 years now. When I was about 8 years old I started studying classical piano, and to be perfectly honest, it was like pulling teeth to get me to play.
The repetitious nature of learning classical etude after etude wore down upon me at that young age and it was hard for me to focus on it.
Then I learned about the blues scale and picked up the electric guitar...
After starting to play some blues piano and studying with guitar player
Scott Sharrard of the Gregg Allman band, I started to really enjoy playing music.
I was also playing Trumpet in my middle school band (NYC Lab school) although the constant upkeep trumpet requires made it hard to study three instruments at once...
I proceeded to go to Laguardia High school where I decided to zero in on the piano, studying theory and piano technique extensively, and deciding to study jazz as well as classical music.
I began to compose my own tunes and study improvisation diligently, and ended up earning my Bachelor's degree from McGill University.
If you choose to study with me, I will guarantee that you will have fun and see music as more than just a sequence of abstract notes... you will learn how certain chord progressions imply certain emotional settings, and how to manipulate those progressions into creating a scene or narrative!
I currently record my own jazz albums, and play keyboards in a rock band called "Caverns" based here in NYC.
Additionally, I am also fluent in Ableton and record my own electronic music which I am willing to teach, as it is an important skill in the 21st century music scene.
Thank you for your consideration!
-Chris
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Chambers street #
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-8 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-8 PM
Thursday
5 AM-8 PM
Friday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Saturday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$75
90 minutes
$100
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5 Reviews
Darius
Teacher's studio
Chris is an amazing instructor. I've had the opportunity to work with him for the past few months and I've honestly felt a renewed love for music. Not just playing piano but music as a whole. His method of teaching doesn't adhere to the traditional style of teaching piano but rather explores how the instrument can influence the ways we hear and experience the world sonically. His lessons are catered to the individual student and that personal approach has made my experience so much better than my past teachers. Chris is kind and patient, and you'll find yourself leaving each lesson hearing music in new and exciting way.
Posted Jan 11, 2024
Gil
Teacher's studio
Chris is an excellent teacher and a great guy. He’s really attentive and makes sure to tailor each lesson to the needs of the student. Would highly recommend!
Posted May 8, 2021
Vine
Teacher's studio
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Posted Jun 14, 2019
Experience
Jazz Pianist
Jan, 2012 - PresentSelf Employed
Composer. Teacher. Arranger.
Actor
Mar, 2013 - Sep, 2017C.E.S.D.
Commercial Acting Agency.
Model
Jan, 2011 - Jun, 2017Request models.
Education
Jazz Piano Performance
Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2016McGill University
Certifications
Gil Sports for kids
Jan, 2011P.S.234
I worked as an after school sports counselor from 2006-2011 four days a week.
After-School piano at P.S.234 and P.S. 276, along with the “Summer Rising” summer-camp/school program.
Sep, 2021MANHATTAN YOUTH
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Chris Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Chambers street #
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-8 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-8 PM
Thursday
5 AM-8 PM
Friday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Saturday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$75
90 minutes
$100
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