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Christopher M.

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Teaches all skill levels

Age: 13+

Speaks German, Spanish, French, Italian, Latin, Russian

Teaching since 2007

Vocal Performance

About Christopher M.

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H, there! My name is Chris, and I love teaching people how to sing! Whether it's brushing up on your karaoke skills or getting ready for the next school contest or professional audition, I'd love to help! I attended Pacific Lutheran University for Vocal Performance, where I studied voice with Marcia Baldwin of MET Opera fame, and before that with George Peckham - the teacher of Merrilee Rush, and Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. I've had the great privilege of working with such noted professionals as Marvin Hamlisch, Asher Fisch, and Peter Phllpsand with local Jazz legends such as Frank Demiero and Phil Matson. In addition to teaching and singing, I conduct Illumni Men's Chorale (America's Got Talent, Season 6!), and I was the staff Vocal Coach for the Seattle Choral Company, Seattle SeaChordsmen, and the Seattle Men's Chorus - the largest male choir in the world. I love teaching all styles of music, and while affectations may vary, the basics are all the same. If you're interested in lessons, please say hello! Just Sing! Chris

Instructor details

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Location:

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Leary Ave NW

Teaching Hours

Wednesday

1 PM-3 PM

4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Thursday

3:30 PM-5:30 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$45

45 minutes

$60

60 minutes

$75

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10 Reviews

Dave

Teacher's studio

Excellent teacher who is able to get me sounding better quickly. Chris helped me learn my parts & to make a much better sound. Thanks!

Posted Dec 23, 2016

Sang Hee

Teacher's studio

I am glad to find him. He is an excellent teacher.

Posted Dec 2, 2016

Jake

Teacher's studio

Lessons with Chris are always a good time, and I feel like I learn a lot week by week. I always feel comfortable as a beginner, and the atmosphere is such that I don't fear making a few mistakes on the way to a good sound. Would recommend!

Posted Nov 3, 2016

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Experience

Boys Voice Teacher

Sep, 2011 - Present

Spanaway Lake High School

Staff Voice teacher for the Boys (and some girls). in the Award winning SLHS music program. In my studio, we've had 20 regional winners, with over 50 students going to State including one 1st place winner, one 2nd place winner and two 3rd place winners. In addition, we've sent almost half the students in the studio to the All State choir!

Vocal Coach and Interim Conductor

Sep, 2012 - Jan, 2013

Seattle SeaChordsmen

Vocal Coach for the Seattle SeaChordsmen, one of Seattle's oldest choruses, then Interim Conductor while they searched for a new leader.

First Tenor Vocal Coach

Sep, 2011 - Aug, 2013

Seattle Men's Chorus

Staff Vocal Coach for the largest men's chorus in the world, working with the entire group, as well as soloists on styles ranging from Broadway to pop, opera, classical, gospel and barbershop.

Founder and Artistic Director - Illumni Men's Chorale

Oct, 2009 - Present

Illumni Music Foundation

In 2009, I founded Illumni Men's Chorale: Seattle's premier male ensemble. In that time, Illumni has appeared on America's Got Talent, CNN/Headline News, before the NWACDA Convention, appeared with Harvard Glee Club and the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, and is a regular guest at the Icicle Creek Music Center. In 2014, they released their latest CD 'Music of Russia', which was hailed by Oktavism.com as "one of the more remarkable recordings in the world". The group regularly appears on local and national television.

Resident Tenor Soloist & Men's Vocal Coach

Mar, 2007 - Jun, 2013

Seattle Choral Company

Vocal Coach for the men's section at one of Seattle's finest community choirs.

Private Voice Coach

Mar, 2007 - Present

Self

Private voice lessons and group vocal coaching.

Education

Digital Music Scoring

Sep, 1996 - Jun, 1998

Edmonds Community College

Vocal Performance

Sep, 1998 - Mar, 2003

Pacific Lutheran University

Affiliations

American Choral Directors Association

Jul, 2013

Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization whose expressed purposes outline the associations dedication to the advancement of choral music. The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy.