Chris Russell

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My name’s Chris and I teach piano, keyboard and guitar, specialising in beginners and primary-aged children. As a professional musician, my focus is on inspiring kids to develop a passion for their instrument, and to understand that this incredible art form is about so much more than dots on a page.

I grew up in Goring and formed pop/rock band The Lightyears at Langtree School. We’ve gone on to tour the world, perform at Wembley Stadium and Glastonbury Festival and work with million-selling producer Hugh Padgham (Sting, Paul McCartney, Elton John). The Lightyears are still together to this day, and every time we get up onstage, I’m reminded of the reason we started the band in the first place – because there’s nothing that brings people together like live music.

I’m based in London and am currently in the village on Mondays only, teaching mainly at Streatley Primary during school hours. However, I do also run a limited number of at-home after-school slots – feel free to drop me a line and enquire about availability.

• Piano, keyboard, guitar

• £52 per hour