Kris C
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone
Styles: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Salsa, Showtunes, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band
Kris C
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone
Styles:
Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Salsa, Showtunes, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
2022 Michie Performing Scholarship
Woody Herman Jazz Award
Essentially Ellington Outstanding Soloist Award
Best Up & Coming Jazz Composer Slug Magazine
Halliday Jazz Performance Scholarship Recipient
I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2023, I graduated from The University of Utah with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Saxophone Performance. Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play both at the Avery Fischer and Carnegie Halls in New York, as well as the All Saints Church in Rome and Temple Bar in Dublin. I play regularly in the Salt Lake City area with multiple groups and teach in Layton and Salt Lake City.
I’ve been teaching saxophone and piano lessons professionally for the last 7 years, and have had students go on to play for the Utah All-State Jazz Band and have earned several scholarships. I encourage regular practicing and give weekly assignments that include rudiments, transcription projects, and listening assignments. I focus on the jazz language and how it’s been applied to modern genres like hip hop, funk, and RnB. My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. I'm always looking to bring on new students of all ages!
For beginning students, I teach the Rubank Method. For intermediate and advanced students, I teach the Frost School Jazz Method. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I create engaging lesson plans based on my students interests, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons fulfilling and fun, no matter their ability level. The goal is always helping students progress and see their progression.
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. I encourage all of my students to keep a notebook that tracks their assignments so that they have a log to reflect on and see their progress.
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