Frequently Asked Questions
Songwriting
Questions & Answers
What is songwriting?
The art of songwriting transforms ideas, feelings, and stories into musical experiences, and Chris excels at it. He has a keen ear for melody and evocative lyrics, supported by his formal education, diverse experiences, and long-standing family tradition. In practice, this means Chris can handle any project you have in mind, whether it’s just an idea or something more developed, and turn it into compelling music.
What genres of music does Chris work in?
Chris is talented across all genres, including pop, rock, musical theater, R&B, ambient, holiday, and children’s music.
Who hires Chris?
Chris’s client base is varied and diverse, including individuals looking for music for family celebrations, theatrical productions, podcasts, political campaigns, and more.
I don’t know much about how to make music. Will Chris collaborate with me?
Absolutely! Chris excels at working with people of all musical skill levels to create unique, memorable, and meaningful songs.
Does Chris only compose music with lyrics?
Not at all! In addition to songs with lyrics, Chris regularly composes music without lyrics, like ambient, electronic, acoustic, and instrumental.
Music Production
Questions & Answers
What is a music producer?
A music producer is a professional who guides a musician through every step of creating a song, from the initial concept to a finished, polished product ready for release and enjoyment. To succeed in this role, a person needs to have strong technical skills along with solid artistic, practical, and interpersonal abilities. Chris possesses all of these qualities. Drawing on his experience as a recording and performing artist, as well as his work on projects for other artists, Chris has the expertise to ensure your vision isn’t just realized, but elevated into a compelling audio experience.
What music production services does Chris offer?
Chris offers composition, arrangement, recording, and editing services for music. He also provides overall creative guidance on any recording project.
Comedy & Acting
Questions & Answers
What types of roles does Chris perform?
Chris shines as a multi-talented artist and performer who can deliver everything from an energetic, pop-rock concert-style musical performance to a heartfelt, dramatic role or a hilarious comedy set.
Education &
Consulting
Questions & Answers
Who hires Chris to provide consulting services?
Chris is not only an experienced artist but also a dedicated strategic consultant. He is passionate about helping others unlock their full creative potential. To achieve this, he works with a diverse range of individuals and teams to help them reach their artistic goals. Whether you’re an individual seeking personalized guidance to enhance your artistic skills, a production team looking for expert insights on a complex project, or someone trying to find your voice in a songwriting workshop, Chris provides clarity, practical tools, and a collaborative approach in every session.
Where and when does Chris hold his songwriting workshops?
To find out when and where Chris hosts his songwriting workshops, where people of all skill levels learn the fundamentals of songwriting and create their own music, please subscribe to his newsletter.