Student of the Month

February 2024

Chris Rizio

Chris is currently studying electric guitar at Brass Bell, and he's also played piano, keyboards, and slide trombone. He truly appreciates his teacher, Medavon, and his approach to lessons.

A frequent concert goer, Chris was always drawn to the guitar, and his goal is to be able to improvise comfortably and play live with other musicians. He enjoys playing blues scales and loves the creative side of music as a way to escape from the daily grind of work and other responsibilities.

Music makes him feel different depending on the style, sometimes nostalgic, sometimes relaxing.

If he had a chance, Chris would like to meet David Bowie who always impressed him with his creativity and self expression, and whose songs were both ahead of their time, yet timeless. Chris also enjoys the music of Gary Numan who is both humble and joyful in his art.

One of Chris's favorite musical moments was performing Chopin preludes on piano. He still remembers how rewarding it was to overcome his stage fright after putting in so many hours of practice to prepare. Another memorable experience was his school band trip to Toronto in '84.

When he's not working on shredding the 6 string, Chris also enjoys movies, sporting clays, biking, and cooking.