About Me:
Chris has been teaching students of all ages and levels for over 10 years, as well as 15+ years of professional playing experience. Chris teaches most guitar styles including Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Slide Guitar. Chris has a Bachelor's Degree from Berklee College of Music, and he is excited about opening your mind, and unlocking the fun of playing the Guitar!

If you've always wanted to learn to play the guitar, or just discovered your love of music, don't hesitate to move forward with it. It's easier than you think!

Styles:
Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Rockabilly, Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, Country, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Fusion, Slide Guitar, Folk

Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Orchestration, Jazz Music History, Music Technology, Rock Music History

Ages:
Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult

Availability:
Park Slope, Williamsburg, Fort Greene, Carrol Gardens, Cobble Hill, Clinton Hill, Downtown, and Brooklyn Heights.

Major Influences:
Robben Ford, Pat Martino, George Benson, Bill Frisell, Wayne Krantz, Chet Atkins, David Tronzo

Experience:

• Camp Encore/Coda - Sweden, ME | Private Students Ages 9-17, Improvisation Class, Advanced Jazz Harmony Class, as well as Ensembles, large performances & recordings [2006 - Present]
• iSchool of Music & Art - Port Washington & Syosset, NY | Private Students ages 6-16, Group Lessons, Ensembles & Rock Bands [2006 - Present]
• Mockingbird Music - Mansfield, MA | Private/Ensemble: Guitar, Bass, Percussion, and Recording Instruction for all ages. Included week long summer 'Rock Camp' [2005 - 2006]
• St. Mary's Catholic School - Mansfield, MA | Group & Private Guitar Instruction, Grades 2-5 [2005 - 2006]
• After the Bell Music Program - Revere, MA | Beginning and intermediate Saxophone, Clarinet, and Violin instruction [2003 - 2004]
• Boys & Girls Club - Dorchester, MA | Instrumental & Computer Music Teacher - Piano, Guitar, and Sequencing Instruction for middle & high school students in coordination with the Massachusetts Corrections Department [2002 - 2003]

Education:

• Education (BM), Berklee College of Music [2004]

Studied With:

• Kevin Norton [International Composer, Vibraphonist, Drummer] [2006 - 2007]
• David Tronzo [Slide Guitarist] [2003 - 2004]
• David Fiuczynski [Fretless Guitarist/Bandleader] [2003 - 2004]
• Jack Pezanelli [Jazz Guitarist] [2002 - 2003]
• Phil Wilson [Trombonist/Composer, Arranger] [2001 - 2002]
• Tony Gaboury [Jazz Guitarist] [1996 - 1997]

Seminars and Workshops Attended:

• AES New York, Audio Engineering Society [2007]

Certifications:

• Music Educator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts [2004]

Awards:

• Berklee Achievement Scholarhip - Berklee College of Music [2003]

Recent Performances:

• Chris Conly & the Bromantics @ Ottoman Lounge [May, 2008]
• Chris Conly Trio +2 @ 507 Bar, Brooklyn, NY [February, 2008]
• Hydroyum @ Bobbique, Patchogue, NY [February, 2008]
• Arpeggio Rock Musical @ 45th Street Theatre [November, 2007]
• Chris Conly TRIO+1 @ Goodbye Blue Monday [November, 2007]
• Improving Lives Children's Concert @ Trinity Church [August, 2007]
• MySoulSpace @ 169 Bar [August, 2007]
• Duo Jazz Guitar (Private Event) [August, 2007]
• Tramponaline @ Trashbar, Williamsburg [April, 2007]

Discography:

• The Bromantics - "(Forthcoming)" [2008]

Scholarships:

• Berklee Acheivement Scholarship [2002 - 2004]