ANYBODY CAN IMPROVISE
group or individual improvisation guided improvisation sessions
ABOUT ACI:
Stress-free, uplifting & engaging.
THE ETHOS:
“Anyone Can Improvise” aims to give musicians of all ages and levels the tools, knowledge, and confidence to truly understand and engage with the music they are playing, in a practical and cognitive way.
These are NOT your typical “music lessons” as you may know them, but rather facilitated “improvisation sessions”. My focus is to guide and inspire the growth of creativity, expression and confidence of learners and NOT to tick boxes or do exams.
These music lessons are designed to create a safe space in which learners feels comfortable to experiment with musical ideas, no matter what level he/she is at. The goal is to get the learner improvising from the first session. These sessions are available to those who are already learning an instrument and to those who may have learnt in the past but need a fresh take on things to inspire them once again.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO IMPROVISE?
Improvisation is the act of spontaneously creating music. Even a composer who takes years to write a piece is in essence stringing together many spontaneous ideas together to create the finished article. With improvisation however, the time between conception and presentation are instant!
The act of improvisation is an exercise and a challenge in musical creativity, confidence, and one’s fundamental understanding of music. It requires the musician to listen deeply and to commit phrases, sounds, textures, moods etc. to memory for quick recall later on.
As a guitarist myself, much of the joy I've experience with music as been while improvising/jamming/making it up in the moment with other musicians. This is an art that is cognitively engaging and socially enriching.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
If you are already learning an instrument, or are an old dog looking to learn new tricks, I'd love to hear from you.
There is no need to commit to regular sessions. If you'd like a once off session or even to check in with me sporadically then please do.
LOCATION?
I'm based in South London but can travel for longer individual and group sessionsIn some cases I will offer sessions internationally if and when I am travelling.
WHO AM I?
Music Lover, Guitarist, Songwriter.
Chris has taught both privately and in schools. His most recent appointments were Diocesan College in Cape Town South Africa 2014-2015, and North London Music Academy in 2015.
As a professional:
Chris has performed at festivals and venues all over the UK, including Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Lounge on the Farm, ‘Indigo at the O2’, and more. He has written and produced songs featured on TV and in several publications, and blogs around the world. Alongside his work with his own material and the work of other original music artists, he enjoys a multitude of function gigs, having performed on both P&O and Brittany Ferries, for The Royal Navy, The British Army, and at countless events throughout the UK. In South Africa, Chris worked with some of the country's best Jazz musicians and performed regularly in the scene until relocating once again to London at the end of 2015.
Education/Qualifications:
● Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford – BA (Hons) 2:1 Popular Music Performance, 2010
● Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford – HND Popular Music Performance, 2008
● Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford – National Diploma Popular Music Performance, 2007
● Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music – Grade 8 Cello, Distinction, 2006
● Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music – Grade 5 Music Theory, Distinction, 2005
CONTACT ME
+447935 383570