Book Online

X

Need Help Choosing?

Give us a call at (800) 827-6521 or contact us via email to get started!

Chris D.
Peyton, CO

Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons


Home

10 Years

About Me

Born into a musical family, Chris began taking Piano lessons at age six, beginning what became lifelong journey of exploration into the world of music. At age eight, he joined his elementary school orchestra, playing French Horn there for the next three years. At age twelve, he started Guitar lessons. At age sixteen, he began studies in percussion and bought his first drum set. Chris attended the University of Massachusetts @ Lowell as a Music Education major. His primary focus was percussion, studying under Fred Buda. Over four years, he supplementally studied Clarinet, Coronet, and Cello. He was also an active composer and performer in the Lowell, MA. and Boston areas, as a member of various ensembles, with genres ranging from Folk to Progressive Rock, to Jazz. Chris taught private music lessons on various instruments for ten years, with students ranging in age from 6 to 60. During that time, he also enjoyed two years as the music Program Coordinator and Instructor at a Montessori preschool. He moved to Colorado in late 2002, where he continues to study, perform, compose, and record music on various instruments.

Chris D. has over 10 years of music experience in the Peyton area.

Chris D. is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Music Education/English CompositionJune 1992
University of Massachusetts @Lowell


What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Beginner -

Study begins with an overview of the instrument, the initial focus being on proper technique, strength building, and understanding of rhythmic fundamentals (i.e., subdividing Whole Note through Sixteenth Notes). Gradually, at the students own pace, the lessons will include more reading and advanced theory (scales/modes, harmonic and rhythmic structure), strength/coordination exercises and techniques. The goal is to cultivate a thorough and well-balanced understanding of musical fundamentals and proper technique, which will translate to any genre.


What to expect in my Bass Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

Study begins with an overview of the instrument, the initial focus being on proper technique, strength building, and understanding of rhythmic fundamentals (i.e., subdividing Whole Note through Sixteenth Notes). Gradually, at the students own pace, the lessons will include more reading and advanced theory (scales/modes, harmonic and rhythmic structure), strength/coordination exercises and techniques. The goal is to cultivate a thorough and well-balanced understanding of musical fundamentals and proper technique, which will translate to any genre.


What to expect in my Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

Study begins with an overview of the instrument, the initial focus being on proper technique, strength building, and understanding of rhythmic fundamentals (i.e., subdividing Whole Note through Sixteenth Notes). Gradually, at the students own pace, the lessons will include more reading and advanced theory (scales/modes, harmonic and rhythmic structure), strength/coordination exercises and techniques. The goal is to cultivate a thorough and well-balanced understanding of musical fundamentals and proper technique, which will translate to any genre.


What to expect in my Drum Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

Study begins with an overview of the instrument, the initial focus being on proper technique, strength building, and understanding of rhythmic fundamentals (i.e., subdividing Whole Note through Sixteenth Notes). Gradually, at the students own pace, the lessons will include more reading and advanced theory (scales/modes, harmonic and rhythmic structure), strength/coordination exercises and techniques. The goal is to cultivate a thorough and well-balanced understanding of musical fundamentals and proper technique, which will translate to any genre.



Formal Education:

University of Massachusetts @ Lowell Bachelor of Arts, Music Education (Percussion Major)

Experience Teaching:

Music Instructor and Coordinator Music Coordinator and Instructor for three classrooms of Montessori preschoolers, ages 2 yr., 9 mo. through 6 years of age. Music Instructor Private, in-home Music Instructor of 40-60 students from ages 6 to 60 years of age. Varied instruments (strings, winds, percussion, brass, contemporary rock instruments) and skill levels represented.

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Under 6yrs Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Jazz
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 10:00am 7:00pm View
Tue 10:00am 7:00pm View
Wed off off View
Thu 10:00am 7:00pm View
Fri 10:00am 7:00pm View
Sat 12:00pm 5:00pm View
Sun 12:00pm 5:00pm View
Last updated on 01/03/2024
Map:
Chris D. is willing to travel up to a distance of 40 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
Review:
Review
Title
Review
Your Ratings
Rate the Quality of Lesson
Your Name:
Captcha
Need Help Choosing?

Give us a call at (800) 827-6521 or contact us via email to get started!

×

Instructor Schedule

×

Attention!

You are about to submit a review for Chris D.. For questions about lesson package pricing or any other inquiries, please contact us via email or give us a call at (800) 827-6521. Thank you!