Music instruction: Chris Schultz

Christopher has been surrounded with music most of his life. His grandparents, who were music educators, had him start piano lessons at age 6. Then, at 13, after listening to arguably too much Metallica, he was inspired to take up the guitar and start a band. Christopher attended UW-Oshkosh as a music recording major playing both classical guitar and tuba. He then enrolled at The Madison Media Institute with a focus on Audio Engineering while also playing in local Madison bands. Christopher has been a guitar tech so he understands proper guitar maintenance and the intricacies of why a guitar sounds the way it does. Additionally, he has logged countless hours in live sound and recording studio settings.

He has been touring throughout the Midwest since high school and has shared the stage with many national bands including Mudvayne, Disturbed, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. He understands the details of dynamic, aggressive music and currently plays in Dissent and Revolt and a local Iron Maiden cover band.

As an instructor, Christopher has taught all styles and ages. He takes a very individualized approach, and teaches everything from note reading, tablature, beginning theory to popular music, song writing, advanced theory and technique. Above all he believes having fun can be the greatest motivator, and is the most important part of playing music. Christopher has taught Rock Workshop since spring, 2009 and also teaches guitar at Madison Music Foundry