Welcome! I am a cellist (and sometimes a player of other instruments), based in the Northeast LA area, where I offer my services as a performer and teacher. For my bio and teaching philosophy, see my About page. For playing samples, see the Recordings page. To sign up for lessons, head to Lessons.
Chris is incredibly patient and understanding, which made a huge difference for me as an adult learner that was new to the instrument. He is clearly passionate about music and deeply supportive of his students’ individual goals. His teaching style perfectly balances practical and technical skills with an emphasis on musicality and connecting with the emotion behind every piece. Thanks to Chris, I’ve been equipped with the foundational skills and inspiration to continue to learn and play the cello.
Chris was my first cello teacher. I appreciated his dedication and passion to both teaching and the cello. He arranged songs that we selected which made the class much more fun, and used a positive, encouraging teaching style which was great as a full-time working adult and first time cello student. I always felt like I was learning new skills and going at a pace that worked for me, and I am still playing (and loving!) the cello today!
