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Chris S.
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About Chris S.
Hi! My name is Chris, but a lot of people call me Luppy (pronounced "loopy"). I am a professional musician in the St. Louis area specializing in jazz as well as performing with my band Sky West Trio. I am classically trained but also play by ear. I have years of experience in the music business. I toured the country for 8 years with a band (LP Outsiders) that led to a publishing deal with Windswept Pacific, landing a song on the Three To Tango movie soundtrack, appearing on the Disney Channel Show "2 Hour Tour" with 98 Degrees, and opening for many national acts. We even toured with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for a year. I also played trumpet on a b-side on Natalie Imbruglia's multi-platinum selling single to "Torn," and did some songwriting with Robbie Nevil (of "Ce La Vie" fame).I also have performed all over the world including many caribbean islands like Aruba, Barbados, Curacao, St. Maarten and St. Kitts.
I offer lessons to people of ALL AGES! I customize my lessons to focus on the things YOU WANT TO LEARN. My favorite thing to teach is how to play by ear! I can teach you the system that all professional musicians use to be able to play songs instantly after hearing it once. It really is possible with a little practice.
I do also teach the classical repertoire if that is what you are more interested in. For most students, I teach a combination of playing by ear and learning music theory, as well as some classical repertoire.
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Teacher's Studio
Chris is a stellar piano teacher. He figures out student's level very quickly and starts from there.
Teacher's Studio
Chirs is an awesome teacher. definitely looking forward to the next class.
Teacher's Studio
Chris found out quickly what my experience was and what my goals were. Were working toward that. Thanks Chris.
Teacher's Studio
Chris is the BEST! He's very good at backing-up for me, and thinking of a different way to explain something I'm having trouble grasping. That's an ART in teaching style! I appreciate it so much.
Teacher's Studio
Chris is a talented piano player and a stellar piano instructor. Highly recommend anyone of any age to take lessons from him. His unique approach with ear training is fun, relatable, and a strong skill for any piano player to acquire. I greatly enjoy lessons with Chris and look forward to continuing on!
Teacher's Studio
Chris is great! Lots of info at first lesson, but not enough to be overwhelming. I'm looking forward to all I'll get to learn through him! Laid-back, super easy-going, matter-of-fact style which suits my style as well.
Teacher's Studio
excellent first lesson
Teacher's Studio
Chris has been teaching me music theory along with my piano lessons. He is great and I plan to continue as long as possible.
Student's Home
Great first lesson! As an adult who's always wanted to relearn piano, I feel confident that I made the right choice in Chris.
Student's Home
Chris is awesome! He tailored my lessons to help me cover the skills that I most needed/wanted to work on while continuing to cover the basic materials he takes all his students through. He's professional, easy-going, flexible, and is a super talented player. Highly recommended for students of any playing level, or any age!
Teacher's Studio
Chris is very knowledgeable about piano music. Also, he is patient and understanding.
Chris is a very patient and caring person who not only continually works on his own skills and attitudes, but also encourages and rewards those qualities in others - both students and friends alike. His sense of humor, ability to motivate others, and his wide knowledge of music - everything from jazz standards to classic rock to hip hop - make him an excellent teacher for virtually any piano student.
Teacher's Studio
Chris is simply the BEST!! patient and very thoughtful If your trying to learn the piano or simply wanting to brush up on your technique look no further because Chris is well versed in all genres of music. His trio played for my benefit last Friday to a standing room only crowd making the event both a success and memorable.
Teacher's Studio
Chris is an amazing teacher! He has helped me understand and connect the dots quicker than any other piano teacher has. He will teach you to your preferences as to how and what you want to learn. He is patient, caring, kind, and thorough. He truly wants the student to understand the music but to have fun while doing it. He has a great sense of humor and makes the student feel comfortable. Oh and there is no use of rulers to slap fingers who make mistakes!!
Chris is great, really knows his stuff and relays it well to students. Excellent musician and teacher.
Chris is one of the most generous people and an incredibly talented musician. Whenever anybody asks who I recommend for a piano teacher I always send them to Chris.
Teacher's Studio
Luppy is a world class piano player and one of the easiest going instructors anyone could hope to find. He is genuinely interested in his students success and is very patient and kind.
Luppy loves music and his energy can be contagious.
Ultra positive and knowledgeable instructor.
This is not a typical strict judgmental curt instructor. Luppy is kind and warm and wants others to succeed.
And.... did I mention he is a world class piano player?
Teacher's Studio
Chris is an awesome teacher. He has a lot of patience and works lessons accordingly to your needs. I have expanded my knowledge of piano playing in a short time due to the help of Chris.
Teacher's Studio
if you are wanting to learn piano by ear - Chris is a great player and teacher - check him out!
Online
Chris is one of the most talented musicians I know! Also a great motivator! Definitely recommend learning music from this pro!
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Experience
Founder and CEO
May 2017 - PresentSoul Motivation Records
Piano/Key-bass
Aug 2009 - PresentJim Manley Duo
Piano Performer
Oct 2007 - PresentJive and Wail Dueling Piano Bar
Vocals/Piano/Key-bass
Aug 2001 - PresentThe Sky West Trio
Piano Performer
Nov 2015 - Apr 2016The Live Juke Joint Dueling Piano Bar
Piano Performer
Oct 2007 - Apr 2016Spanky Entertainment
Piano Instructor
Aug 2011 - Oct 2014Midwest Music Conservatory
Piano Performer
Sep 2011 - Sep 2013Harrah's Casino Piano Bar
Vocals/Trumpet/Songwriter
Aug 1996 - Sep 2005LP Outsiders
Entertainment Director/Singing Waiter
Sep 1994 - Aug 1995Big Buck Brewery and Steakhouse
Education
Piano Performance
Aug 1995 - May 1997Greenville College
Private Piano Lessons
Sep 1981 - May 1997Numerous Revered Instructors
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
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