Greetings.

Chris K here. I’ll be teaching a variety of music classes such as an introduction to various percussion instruments, ukulele for beginners, and career ideas for musicians.  I have been a professional musician for over thirty years.  I have performed and/or recorded with symphony orchestras, wind ensembles, rock bands, jazz, bands, country bands, and steel drum ensembles. As a musician in the U.S. Navy for twenty years, I traveled around the world playing many styles of music in a multitude of settings. My primary instruments are drums and percussion, but I also play guitar, ukulele, piano, and sing.  I have a Master’s degree in music education and a Bachelor’s in music therapy.  As an educator and music therapist I have experience working with students and clients between the ages of five and eighty-five. 

I believe that education is essential for personal development, growth, and self-expression. Music can be extremely beneficial, not only for creativity and self-expression, but also for brain development and physical coordination.  My goal as an educator is not only to help each student learn the material being presented in a fun and meaningful way, but to also inspire students to continue to learn throughout their lives.

In addition to music, I enjoy traveling, reading, and exercising.