CHRIS PARKMAN
Musician – Educator – Composer
CHRIS PARKMAN
Musician – Educator – Composer
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Whether you are just starting out, or you want to take your playing to the next level, lessons can be a great way to achieve your musical goals. As a musician with over a decade of professional experience in many styles of music (jazz, rock, R&B, soul, hip hop, etc) Chris is well versed in teaching students of any ability level. Click to inquire about drum lessons
About Chris
Chris received his BA in Music from Washington State University with a focus on drum set, where he studied with high caliber teachers and played with the award winning WSU Big Band. With over 10 years of teaching and gigging experience, he loves sharing what he’s learned with people who are interested in drumming
Chris received his BA in Music from Washington State University with a focus on drum set. During his time at university he had the opportunity to study with high caliber teachers and play with the award winning WSU Big Band.
After graduating from Washington State, Chris made the move to Portland to pursue a career in music and has had the opportunity to work with many different types of musicians playing different genres, including jazz, fusion, rock, funk, latin, hip hop, soul and R&B. This led to the valuable experience of playing for different crowds in different venues like, festivals, weddings, competitions, corporate events, parties, seasonal events, bars and wineries.
Through his over 10 years of teaching experience Chris has been able to work with a lot of different students with a wide range of ages, ability levels and learning styles. He loves sharing what he’s learned throughout the years with likeminded people. If you’re interested in drum lessons or if you need music for an event, contact Chris today.