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Piano with Christopher H.

Lansing, Michigan

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 6+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2003
Journeyman Certificate- Electric and Upright Bass

    About Christopher H.

    Chris has been teaching private lessons on piano, guitar, electric and upright bass, and ukulele for over ten years. He graduated from MSU and performs regularly around Michigan and beyond. Chris is always accepting new students and has worked with students aged 6-90 on a wide variety of musical styles: Rock, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Funk, World, Klezmer, Folk, Punk, and many more! Chris generally begins with technique exercises that reinforce good habits and also works with students on scales, theory, and ear training-- all while learning songs! Chris has also taught Origami and Crochet along with other arts and crafts to hundreds of kids at summer camps. If you would like to take Crochet or Origami lessons contact TakeLessons today!

    Instructor details

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    West Shiawassee Street
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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Thursday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Friday
    11 AM-1 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-1 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
    45 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $40
    90 minutes
    $60
    120 minutes
    $75
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    Experience

    Bass Player

    Jan, 2006 - Present

    Heartland Klezmorim

    I play upright bass and occasionally classical guitar with Heartland Klezmorim. We are Michigan's premiere traditional Klezmer band. I have also composed and recorded a Klezmer piece titled "Boychick Bulgar" which appears on our newest record 'I Love You Much Too Much'

    Guitar Teacher

    Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2012

    MSU Community Music School

    I taught all levels of guitar in both traditional and Suzuki method for 3 years. CMS is a great place!

    Music Teacher

    Apr, 2005 - Present

    Elderly Instruments

    I have been teaching guitar, bass, and ukulele at Elderly Instruments since 2005. I still teach there two days a week. If you haven't been to Elderly, you need to stop in! Elderly Instruments

    Music Teacher

    Apr, 2003 - Present

    Chris H. Music

    I have been teaching piano, guitar, bass, and ukulele at home for over 10 years! I have gotten students mainly by word of mouth but I stay pretty busy!!

    Education

    Bachelors Degree in Music Theory and Composition

    Sep, 1996 - May, 2003

    Michigan State University

    Journeyman Certificate- Electric and Upright Bass

    Apr, 1997 - Apr, 1998

    Musicians Institute

    Certifications

    Journeyman Certificate

    Apr, 1998

    Musicians Institute

    Performance on Electric and Upright Bass

    Awards

    Best Teacher

    May, 2008

    Julie, age 9

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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