Learn about Chris' musical interests

Chris has been involved in music from an early age. Initially with piano. Chris also enjoyed singing in church choirs and the Northern Cathedral Singers. Chris then went on to learn french horn eventually studying with David Piggott who at the time played 3rd Horn in the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Chris eventually took up bass guitar which has become his main instrument.

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Artists

  
  ZenFM ZenFM - are a Jazz/Funk/RnB/Rock band from London headed up by John Fossey and Zoran Milavera. Groove is the thing with this lot. Chris played with these guys at the Hoxton Bar, London during his time there.  
  Phil McDonough Phil is an outstanding singer/song writer/ guitarist based in North Liverpool. Chris has had the privilege of playing and recording bass with him and other musicians.  
  Simon Goodall Simon is also a singer/song-writer/worship leader. Chris has gigged with Simon at Abundant Life Church, Bradford and Spring Harvest.
  Tim Uluirewa Yet another very gifted musician, Tim is also a singer/song-writer/worship leader. Having been Choir Director for many artists including: Michael Bolton, Jennifer Lopez and Kylie Minogue, Tim is currently Music Director and pastor at Renewal Christian Centre Solihull. Chris has known Tim for over 10 years gigged with him around North West England on a few occasions.
       
 

Gear

  
    Warwick Basses Check out this website for an industry leader in the bass guitar world. Chris plays a Streamer Stage II five string with piezo bridge pickups.
    Ernie Ball MusicMan Basses Check out this website for info on another great range of instruments. Chris plays a Stingray five string with piezo bridge pickups.
    Euphonic Audio Amps Check out this website for info on awesome, clean sounding, amazingly powerful small amps. Chris plays through the iAmp800 and cxl112-L speakers.
    Overwater Check out this website for info on custom basses, strings and maintenance. Overwater have an outstanding track record and reputation in the custom bass world, specialising in long scale basses and can often be found at the various guitar/bass trade shows in Europe and the US. Chris plays custom stainless steel round wound Overwater strings on both of his basses and has the benefit of having his basses maintained by Chris May, CEO of Overwater. Overwater are stockists of Euphonic Audio amps.
       
 

Tutor

  
  Paul Geary Chris has been studying with Paul for some time and has benefitted greatly from his enthusiastic and inspiring teaching and playing.