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link to What Is A Hi-Hat Clutch? A Deceptively Simple Device

What Is A Hi-Hat Clutch? A Deceptively Simple Device

I remember watching a show on PBS as a kid that featured a jazz drummer who played an entire song on just a hi-hat...no other drums or instruments, just the hi-hat. For several minutes I was...

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Why Does The Viola Play The Alto Clef?

Even people who aren't musicians will recognize the treble clef and bass clef as musical iconography...even if they don't know what they mean. This isn't the case for the alto clef though, as really...

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How Do I Know My Saxophone Pads Are Bad? 9 Warning Signs

Saxophones are complex instruments with several moving parts. Just like on a car, parts are going to wear out and need to be replaced over time. Reeds will be the most common thing you replace but...

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Is Playing The Viola Easier Than The Violin? 6 Things To Consider

The Viola…sometimes considered the middle child of the string section…you don’t get the respect you deserve. Often, it’s the students who are struggling with the violin that get relegated to...

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Do I Need Big Hands To Play The Saxophone? 

Saxophones are among the larger of the woodwind instruments, but that shouldn't deter people...especially kids...from pursuing it. Some band teachers will encourage younger students to start on...

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Can A Saxophone Play Chords? Well, Kind Of

Can A Saxophone Play Chords? Dive into the unique techniques and possibilities of playing chords on the saxophone.

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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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