Meet the Tutor

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Course Leader

Rock and Pop, Electric Guitar

After graduating, Chris spent ten years working as a freelance musician touring and recording with a number of high-profile artists. Having played worldwide music festivals spanning from Japan to Europe, headline shows and releasing a number of charting albums and remixes, he then stepped into teaching with East Sussex Music (now Create Music).

Alongside teaching and running projects focusing on performance, Chris teaches theory using skills gained from continued work as a performer/writer/arranger. 

Why Get Involved?

Progress through the ABRSM Grades

Learning music theory gets you ready to take your Grade 5 theory exam, allowing you to progress to ABRSM grades 6, 7, 8 and beyond.

Deepen Your Understanding of Music

Deepen your understanding of music, and explore the building blocks of melody, chords, harmony, rhythm, and more.

Music Education Network Improvising and Composing Session

Composing Music

In Music Theory you can learn the basic building blocks in composing music- and then practice making small compositions of your own!

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Key Information

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Fees

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Terms & Conditions

April 2024 - March 2025
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Instrument Hire and Purchase

We have a stock of instruments available to hire for those that need them.

What about...

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Brighton & Hove Woodwind Ensemble

MUSIC CENTRE: This ensemble is open to all woodwind players of Grade 2 standard and above.

Brighton & Hove Youth Wind Orchestra

Create Music Youth Wind Orchestra

MUSIC CENTRE: BHYWO provides an opportunity for young musicians of grade 5+ standard to perform challenging repertoire in a diverse range of styles.
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Brighton & Hove Wind Band

MUSIC CENTRE: An ensemble that provides young wind musicians with their first opportunity of playing in a group.