Music Lessons
Teaching is a very important part of my creative life - there is nothing more satisfying than sharing my passion for music with students, shining the light on our lifelong path of learning!
I have been teaching music to students of all ages for over 25 years. Guitar is my strongest influence, but I enjoy many instruments and love to provide personalized guidance, perspective, inspiration and resources for beginner to advanced string musicians.
Individual lessons are 30 minutes weekly, with limited extension offers to 45 or 60 minute blocks. Group options and other creative support services are available.
"As a gifted musician, Chris has been a true light in my children’s lives. Patient and skilled at connecting with others,Chris is excellent at meeting a student where they are in any given moment. This has fostered my children’s love of music allowing them to explore it freely and openly. He’s truly a gem!" - Molly Y.
guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, fretted-strings technique, music theory & composition
available formats:
VIRTUAL
Zoom or your preferred platform
All you need is your instrument, a device with a camera and internet service
I can provide assistance with your technology setup!
IN PERSON
hosted in your home (Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas) or in my home (West Liberty, IA)
all in person lessons at this time require safe space verified for a distance of 6 feet between teacher and student, separate materials, plus health protective gear such as masks or face-shield
Excellent references available. Please contact me for a free consultation or to schedule your lessons now!
"As a retired person with more time to explore interests long put aside, I've completed a year of lessons with Chris on the guitar. I've appreciated Chris's patience, gentle humor, music choices, and his own broad talent as he has guided my growth and enjoyment of this remarkable instrument."
-Jean S.
musician teacher writer artist