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link to Four Valves On A Trumpet: What’s That Fourth Valve All About

Four Valves On A Trumpet: What’s That Fourth Valve All About

Rotary Piccolo Trumpet with Four Valves Most people who have been in concert band in grade school...or were fans of Chumbawumba back in the day...are familiar with the trumpet. Usually, the most...

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Do All Saxes Have The Same Keys? A Guide To Sax Mechanics

Many people know that saxophones come in many different sizes with the most common being the tenor and alto. But not many people know the extended family members of the saxophone section or the...

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10 Reasons Why Recording Studios Have Rugs

Rugs are a necessity for recording studios...but other than providing a cool vibe that's synonymous with recording studios, rugs serve as quite the little multi-taskers. Rugs provide sound...

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Why Do Drumsticks Have Plastic Tips?

There may not look like there’s a whole lot going on between one drumstick and another but the truth is, each and every individual drumstick has its own unique sound and signature...a lot like a...

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How Heavy Are Marching Bass Drums?

Marching bass drums weigh between 13 to 27 pounds depending on the size of the drum, brand, and material the drums are made from. The carrier harness will add an additional 8 to 10 pounds and any...

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How Much Money Can A Drummer Make Per Year?

Whether you’ve been slamming away at the drums for decades or just picked them up a short while ago, the odds are pretty good that at some point along the way you’ve wondered about how much money...

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About Me

Hi, I'm Chris
I started my musical journey way back in 5th grade when I joined the band. From there I continued playing through high school and college. I've studied music education at the University of Alaska, music composition at the University of Kansas, and composition for film, television, and video games at Berklee College of Music.

As a music professional, I've played saxophone and flute with the Fairbanks Light Opera Theater and Fairbanks Symphony and oboe with the Anchorage Symphony. My main focus has been as a film composer and sound designer. Over the years I've accrued a hefty list of film and TV credits and have dabbled in some video game work.

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