About Chris
Chris
Music Teacher, Expert
Location: Durham, NC
Speaks: English
Instructs: Viola, Violin
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Music Minor
East Carolina University – M.S. in Counselor Education
Performance Experience: String Quartet, Jazz Combo, Raleigh Civic Symphony
Teaching Experience: Teaching private lessons since 2019
Teaching Philosophy: I believe in developing a strong foundation in fundamental technique and an understanding of the “why” of music, as much as the “how.” Once a student has a firm grasp of the basics, we shift focus to finding music that they are excited and motivated to learn.
Get to know Chris
Chris is a violinist from New Bern, NC. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2007 with a minor in music, and from East Carolina University in 2012 with a Master’s degree in Counselor Education. Trained under the Suzuki Method, he has been playing violin for over 30 years. He enjoys playing a variety of genres including classical, pop/rock, jazz, bluegrass, and traditional folk music.
Chris teaches at:
3603 Witherspoon Blvd Suite 112
Durham, NC 27707
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