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Christopher J. Kent

Christopher J. Kent (“Chris”) received his Bachelor of Music degree in percussion performance from Western Connecticut State University, graduating "Cum Laude" in 1996. He studied percussion all four years at Western with David L. Smith, principal percussionist with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.

Chris has taught percussion professionally since 1996.  Chris' expertise covers all areas of drums and percussion such as snare drum, drumset, mallet percussion, and music theory as well. In addition, Chris is proficient at teaching all musical styles from Concert/Orchestral, Fife & Drum, Jazz, Latin, and Pop/Rock. Chris teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. In addition, Chris also teaches professional musicians who wish to strengthen weak areas in their playing, such as reading music, drumset coordination, music theory, music notation (transcribing), and drum rudiments.

As a performer, Chris currently plays drumset and percussion with the Nathan Bayreuther Jazz Combo. This incredibly talented jazz trio, led by pianist Nathan Bayreuther, has been in existence, since 1999. Recently, Chris joined the Pop/Rock Band Borrowed Toys.  This talented and diversified group is know for being able to perform a wide variety of music, and audiences immediately connect with their unique original songs.  In addition, Chris also plays drumset, percussion, and Timpani, in the St Mary Mother of the Redeemer church choir, and is a member or the church as well.  Chris has been called upon as a freelance percussionist to perform at churches, musicals, parades, private parties, weddings, and for professional musical ensembles, such as The Norwich Concert Band, The Silver Cornet Band, and The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. 

While living in Nashville , TN for a brief time, Chris enjoyed performing with Singer/Songwriters:  Mark Huhta, Roland Paul Stowers, and Jill Sissel. Chris's diversity as a musician has provided him the opportunities to perform at the following musical venues in CT: Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Mohegan Sun Casino, Toad's Place, Max's Downtown, The Garde Theatre; In Nashville, TN: The Stage on Broadway, 3rd and Lindsley, and The French Quarter; In Anaheim, CA: 2006 Winter NAMM Trade Show (Sennheiser stage).

Lessons $25.00 per half hour
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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