As a life-long student of music I know how overwhelming the subject can be. In my classical piano roots no one taught me how music really worked or how to write. After ten years of study I became highly proficient at reading the notes on the page and moving my fingers to play them, but I hit a wall when it came to truly expressing myself on the instrument. That’s a frustrating point to reach. To get over that barrier I jammed with as many other musicians as I could find. I studied topics like music theory, songwriting, and recording. I practiced and experimented constantly, discovering a vast ocean of artists and styles. In the process I eventually found myself able to play authentically and uninhibited, the way I had always wanted. The happiness I found in true creative expression finally clued me in to what music and art is all about, and I’d like to help you learn this skill as well. I offer affordable remote video lessons online through Skype and Zoom. Beyond piano and it’s related skills, lesson topics I can cover with you can include: songwriting, music theory, recording, production, synthesizers, beginner voice training, and more!
Teaches all skill levels
Teaching since 2014
Bachelor's of Arts in Music and Psychology
Teaches ages 8+
Speaks English
Has background check
As a life-long student of music I know how overwhelming the subject can be. In my classical piano roots no one taught me how music really worked or how to write. After ten years of study I became highly proficient at reading the notes on the page and moving my fingers to play them, but I hit a wall when it came to truly expressing myself on the instrument. That’s a frustrating point to reach. To get over that barrier I jammed with as many other musicians as I could find. I studied topics like music theory, songwriting, and recording. I practiced and experimented constantly, discovering a vast ocean of artists and styles. In the process I eventually found myself able to play authentically and uninhibited, the way I had always wanted. The happiness I found in true creative expression finally clued me in to what music and art is all about, and I’d like to help you learn this skill as well. I offer affordable remote video lessons online through Skype and Zoom. Beyond piano and it’s related skills, lesson topics I can cover with you can include: songwriting, music theory, recording, production, synthesizers, beginner voice training, and more!
Teaches all skill levels
Teaching since 2014
Bachelor's of Arts in Music and Psychology
Teaches ages 8+
Speaks English
Has background check
I feel so lucky to have discovered Kris on TakeLessons. Every lesson begins with him checking in on my progress in a variety of different areas and every lesson ends with notes of our session and different areas for me to practice before our next session. There's always a great mix of homework types that Kris lets you explore in a way that is organic and fun for how you want to learn. He will work with YOU to help find the lessons that inspire you to keep practicing and staying engaged. We also spend a decent amount of time on music theory and composition, so I feel like I'm actually learning the instrument and not just following patterns. Lastly, Kris has a high level of empathy and is great at encouraging his students. He always makes me feel good about the progress I'm making while still challenging me to be better. I can't recommend Kris enough.
Kris is great .. always positive and upbeat. Clearly is masterful at understanding music theory and its applications to the piano. Working at a rapid pace and after just 3 lessons, I feel like I understand the piano. I would say that my understanding of some music theory (as a guitarist) helps me keep up with Kris, but he is a great listener and pauses when necessary.
Amazing instructor. I've come so far from working with him.