1. Christopher Chandler
10345 Almayo Ave #201, Los Angeles, CA 900264 • (310) 415-0041 • chandlervision@yahoo.com
PROFILE
Multi-talented music professional with extensive experience in performance, education,
music business, recording, and production. Seeking challenging and rewarding position in
music education drawing on extensive teaching experience, in both one-on-one and
classroom settings.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 2010-Present
Guitar Center, Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Manager
• Develop relationships with clients to drive sales
• Supervise and train a crew of 20 sales associates
• Approve transactions
• Handle escalated customer service situations
Mar 2002-Present
Self-Employed, Los Angeles, CA
Private Music Instructor
• Guitar, bass and piano instructor for children, teens and adults of all musical skill levels.
• Prepare students for various performances such as talent shows, auditions and gigs.
• Focus on each student’s individual needs and interests.
Apr 2001-June 2011
Musical Minds, Inc, Los Angeles, CA
Keyboard Class Instructor, Music Transcriber and Engraver
• Teach after-school piano/keyboard classes in various elementary schools in and around Los
Angeles; train new teachers and assistants.
• Developed innovative approaches for teaching classes with a wide variation of ages and
skill levels in one class
• Create clear, concise, and visually pleasing layouts for the company’s sheet music and
learning materials using Sibelius and Adobe Illustrator.
July 2009- March 2011
Musicians Institute, Hollywood, CA
Teaching Assistant/Backing Musician
• Provide rhythm section backing for performance-based music classes and workshops.
• Read and accurately perform jazz tunes and chord progressions for students to play over.
• Assist instructor with demonstrations of ensemble playing concepts.
June 2004- June 2010
DayJams, Inc. / Rock S.T.A.R. Education, Inc, Los Angeles, CA
Music Camp Teacher & Bandleader
• Coach bands of aspiring young musicians with little or no experience to write and perform
original rock songs culminating in a concert at the end of each session.
• Lead workshops in music history, recording, songwriting, and music business.
• Work with other teachers to coordinate a variety of musical activities.

2. April-June 2009
Music Stars and Masters, Los Angeles, CA
Teacher for Pre-school Aged Children
• Lead classes of 3-10 children between the ages of 10 months to 4 years.
• Sing children’s songs and lead hands-on interaction of children with live instruments.
Jan 2008-Jan 2009
Voice Empowered Technology Organization, Los Angeles, CA
Academic Intervention Tutor
• Non-profit academic intervention program funded by No Child Left Behind.
• Tutored students at low-performing schools in math, language and reading to improve
performance on standardized state tests
• Developed lesson plans to maximize comprehension of relevant concepts while keeping
students interested and engaged in the process of learning
Mar 2002-June 2008
C&A Music Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Band Coach, Producer/Manager
• Co-creator of teenage rock band “The Blame.”
• Coach teenage musicians in writing, recording and performance of original music.
• Coordinate shows, recording sessions and rehearsals.
Jan 2005- June 2005
Los Angeles Leadership Academy, Los Angeles, CA
Classroom Music Instructor
 Taught weekly music class to groups of 14 to 20 seventh-grade students.
 Responsible for developing a class curriculum including music appreciation and history,
group instrument instruction, and other classroom activities.
 Maintained a stimulating and motivating classroom environment in four class periods, while
encouraging student participation and involvement with the material taught.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
2007-2009 Musicians Institute, Los Angeles, CA – Bachelor of Music:
Performance, Arranging, Orchestration and Production
1996-1998 Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA – Jazz Arranging, Composition, and
Performance
1994-1997 University of California, Santa Cruz – Music Theory and Composition
CBEST - April 2010