Christopher

Christopher was born in Boston, Lincolnshire in 1989. At the age of eight he began studying classical piano, with Vanessa Hunter B.Ed., later switching his allegiance to jazz and popular music performance, under the guidance of Ray Fenwick, whilst studying a National Diploma at Boston College (2005-07). In 2008 Christopher enrolled at the University of Hull, studying a Bachelor of Music degree, and graduated with upper-second class honours in July 2011. At university he sat modules in Classical Music Studies and Studio Techniques but specialised in Performance (Jazz and Popular music), receiving tuition from Dr. Peter Elsdon and Andy Cholerton. He performed in many ensembles including the university-based Big Band, Choir and Music Society Jazz Choir. Notable performances include dates at the Scarborough Jazz Club (2011) and The Goodfellowship Inn (2010 & 2011) whilst performing in The Jazz Aesthetic (2009-11). During the summer of 2010 Christopher experienced his career highlight to date, performing as principal pianist/keyboardist, in the pit band, for the production of Dyslexia the Musikal at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

In September 2011 Christopher began studying a Master of Music degree at the University of Hull, specialising in Performance whilst sitting modules in Musicology. Upon completion of the course in September 2012, Christopher is now working as a freelance piano teacher, tutoring students from the University of Hull and surrounding areas, whilst gigging locally as a solo performer and with jazz-fusion trio 9over3 (co-founded in January 2012).

Availability: Monday 09.00-14.00
Tuesday 14.00-21.00
Wednesday 14.00-21.00
Thursday 14.00-21.00
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 09.00-21.00

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Since September 2012 I have been tutoring first and second year Music students at the University of Hull, and I have been added to the departments approved piano tutor list. I currently teach five students fortnightly, in these lessons the emphasis is on the techniques of jazz and popular music, such as improvisation and arranging. However, I am a classically trained pianist and I am able to teach classical music and performance techniques.

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