Chris Pistorino offers private music lessons to aspiring musicians of all ages and all levels of experience.

“Working bass players, more than many other instrumentalists, are called upon to perform in varied styles and with different types of artists. The only way to make a genuine contribution is to have an understanding and respect for these genres.”

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Whether you are just getting started or looking to expand on what you have already learned, Chris' insights and ideas will improve your musical skill.

By focusing on ear-training, proper technique, music theory, and sight-reading, you will cultivate your ability to hear what you play and play what you hear.

Chris is a graduate of The New School of Jazz NYC, where he was educated by accomplished musicians such as Reggie Workman, Buster Williams, Andy McKee, Makanda MacIntyre, and Arnie Lawrence to name a few. He has gone on to gain vast performing experience in many genres including Jazz, Classical, R&B, Rock, Afro-Carribean (Bossa Nova, Afro-Cuban).

Chris is currently a student of John Schaeffer, retired Principal Bassist of the New York Philharmonic.