Originally from Flint, Michigan, Chris is multi-instrumentalist/composer now residing in Chicago. Since beginning the study of music in elementary school, he has become a successful musician wherever he goes. With a background firmly rooted in jazz, Chris confidently delves into any musical situation with confidence instilled by the combination of real-world experience and academic study. Chris graduated from Western Michigan University in 2006 with degrees in Music and the Spanish Language, and most recently completed his Masters of Fine Arts in Music Composition for the Screen from Columbia College Chicago.

His musical tastes range a wide spectrum from flamenco to electronica, hip-hop to arabic music, klezmer to funk, R&B to jazz to latin and south american musics, preparing Chris for any musical context.

Composing and performing in a tremendous range of styles on a wide range of instruments (including saxophones, clarinets, piano, accordion, and percussion) Chris is an in-demand multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, copyist, orchestrator, "ethnic music" enthusiast, and all around musical character.

As the lab manager of the state-of-the-art MFA Film Scoring Lab at Columbia College Chicago, Chris teaches Music Technology Labs and Techniques of Synchronization. The MFA program's resident 'Logic Ninja', Chris acquaints students with the ins and outs of composing using the latest generation of computer technology.

Chris lives in Hoffman Estates with his wife Claire and their boston terrier Walter. Chris enjoys cooking, video games, good beer, films, and always savors great music of all kinds.