SAXOPHONE FACULTY
Chris Walker
Saxophone
Chris has been teaching private lessons for 10 years. He also currently works as the band director at a local public middle school. While he maintains his passion as a percussionist, he is also a dedicated teacher of beginning flute, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, and piano. Chris brings with him over 20 years of experience as a performer in a wide range of settings. His depth of knowledge covers all styles including jazz, pop, blues, funk, country and classical. His teaching approach encourages discovery of melody, harmony, rhythm through improvisation and exploration, alongside a solid foundation of rudimental and technical understanding. Chris is especially enjoys teaching young beginners on flute, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone and piano, while covering all levels and genres on drum set and percussion. He is extremely excited to be a part of the Chappaqua community and to help make music a wonderful part of your children’s lives!!