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      About Christopher Smith

      Chris Smith
      Christopher Smith
      Music Teacher, Master
      Location: Herndon, VA
      Speaks: English
      Instructs: Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele
      Education: B.S. Classical Guitar Performance Radford University
      Performance Experience: Guitarist for DC indie rock band Pretty Bitter
      Teaching Experience: 10 years teaching experience

      Get to know Christopher Smith

      Chris has been playing guitar for over 15 years and has been teaching at The Music Stores since 2011. He holds a B.S. in Classical Guitar Performance from Radford University, where he studied with Kris Hale and Dr. Robert Trent. In addition to classical guitar, Chris studied composition with Dr. Bruce Mahin and jazz with Dr. Christopher White. Before attending RU Chris studied with Andrew Padula where they focused on rock n roll, blues, funk, heavy metal, and improvisation. Chris has been a member of numerous bands in the Northern Virginia area as a guitarist and bassist. He is currently the guitarist of the psychedelic indie rock band NAH.

      Christopher Smith teaches at:
      2561 John Milton Drive
      Herndon, VA 20171
      • Pro Shops
      • Repairs
      • Returns Allowed
      • Ship To Store
      • Curbside Pickup
      • Lessons
      • Rentals
      14511 Route 50 Ste D
      Chantilly, VA 20151
      • Pro Shops
      • Repairs
      • Returns Allowed
      • Ship To Store
      • Curbside Pickup
      • Lessons
      • Rentals
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