Chris began learning the cello in 2009 when he was nine years old, learning from local teachers in his hometown of Armidale, a country town in northern New South Wales. Throughout primary and high school, he participated in local orchestras and live performances such as with the Armidale Youth Orchestra and the Armidale Symphony Orchestra. He completed his Grade 8 AMEB exam in Cello Performance and Grade 5 Music Theory exam in 2017, and in May 2018, while studying for his HSC, won the New England String Championship (Open) during the annual Armidale Eisteddfod.

In 2020, Chris relocated to Canberra to study at the Canberra Institute of Technology, where he obtained a Diploma of Music Industry (Performance). In 2021, he began studying a Bachelor of Music at the Australian National University’s School of Music, and will graduate in July 2024. Rather than pursuing cello performance, he chose to major in Composition for Film & Video Games and Music Technology, for which he is very passionate about.

In 2024, Chris commenced teaching at CMT. He welcomes all, musical background or not, to learn the art of making music through the cello. He also welcomes all parents and guardians who wish to actively observe and participate in their child’s lesson.

Outside of musical endeavours, Chris enjoys going on long walks, exercising at the gym, and reading. He also has perfect pitch, and can name all 197 countries in the world.