Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 7+

Speaks English, Japanese, Spanish

Teaching since 2012

Bachelor's Degree in Film Scoring/Minor in Video Game Scoring

About Christopher P.

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My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a graduate from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor's in Film Scoring. I have been playing trombone since 2001 and have been composing and arranging music since my early high school years. I have had the privilege of playing with and writing for many different artists and ensembles with genres from classical and jazz to funk and salsa. In addition to on my own, I currently teach at the Mind Builders School in The Bronx, with classes including Brass, Music Ensemble, and Music Theory. In October 2012 I began teaching trombone/brass and music theory at the King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham MA to students grades 4-12. Some of my students have entered into competitions and won awards/chairs due to their efforts and understanding of the techniques and skills I have taught them. There are few feelings as rewarding as hearing one's student develop and progress through their musical journey. Now that I live in New York I wish to continue to share my knowledge and passion with any student who hungers for music!

Instructor details

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Student's Home

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Teaching Hours

Monday

9 AM-5 PM

Thursday

9 AM-5 PM

Friday

9 AM-5 PM

Saturday

8 AM-5 PM

Sunday

8 AM-5 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$50

45 minutes

$65

60 minutes

$80

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7 Reviews

Joe

Teacher's studio

Chris was giving my child trombone lessons when we go to talking about some song lyrics I had written. Just for fun and because he LOVES composing music Chris eagerly took up my challenge to put music to the words. Now, instead of a bunch of verses I have a song and Chris deserves all the credit.

Posted Oct 29, 2015

Jim

Student's home

Chris was a terrific instructor in all respects. Assisted by his composition skills, he created an effective lesson plan that took me through a clear set of steps that allowed me to get where I wanted to go with this set of lessons. And he did so with enthusiasm. Highly recommended.

Posted Oct 27, 2015

Andrew Buckley

Chris was a truly great instructor and really helped me improve on the trombone, tuba, and euphonium. Not only was Chris a great teacher, but his lessons were a lot of fun. The lessons were key in getting me to the musician I am today. Chris gave me challenging music to play, but also gave fun music, such as movie themes. I highly recommend getting lessons from Chris, he is fun to play with and to learn from.

Posted Sep 22, 2015

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Experience

Brass Lessons, Band Director, Theory Teacher

Sep, 2018 - Present

Mind Builders Creative Arts Center

Teach all brass instruments to grade school students. Direct the school big band and prepare the students for concerts and competitions. Teach Music Theory class to students Ages 4 - about 70 where we learn everything from the notes on the staff to creating our own pieces of music following rules.

Trombone Teacher

Oct, 2012 - May, 2014

King Philip Regional High School

Taught students grades 4-12 low brass lessons. Worked on music theory and writing skills as well. Ran group sessions, master classes, and provided counseling when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma

Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2009

King Philip Regional

Bachelor's Degree in Film Scoring/Minor in Video Game Scoring

Sep, 2009 - May, 2013

Berklee College of Music

Awards

Most Outstanding Trombonist

May, 2007

Essentially Ellington

Affiliations

National Honors Society

Sep, 2006

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.