Chris K

Chris is a London-based composer and pianist. He started playing the piano aged 9 and began composing soon after; following an undergraduate degree at the University of Nottingham he went on to complete an MMus in Composition at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London.

As a pianist, he has performed at venues across London, and regularly accompanies vocalists for performances and examinations. As a composer, his work has been performed and recorded by ensembles including Britten Sinfonia and the Riot Ensemble. While studying at Trinity Laban he won the John Halford prize for piano composition, and in 2024 he was one of six composers to work with the Britten Sinfonia as part of their Opus 1 artist development programme.

Chris is enthusiastic about sharing his love for music with his students and believes that a holistic approach to playing piano is the most rewarding and effective. He tailors lessons to each student’s goals while maintaining a rounded approach which aims to foster a passion for music. Chris teaches classical, jazz, and contemporary piano styles, and has experience coaching students to achieve excellent results in piano examinations.