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Christopher Brown

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Christopher Brown is a leading bass guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and educator based in Washington DC. He has performed on 5 continents in a huge variety of musical styles ranging from Rock and Pop, Jazz, Funk, Gospel/Worship, Musical Theater, Electronic, World Music and more with over 20 years experience performing and teaching around the world. Performance and recording highlights include Ron Holloway Band (including appearances with Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Vivino (Conan O'Brien), Kofi Burbridge, Gabe Stillman, Texas Chainsaw Horns, The Tedeschi Trucks Horns, John Kadlecik of Furthur), Daniel Lanois, John Mayer, Brian Blade, Eddie Bayer, BJ Cole (Bjork, Sting, Dire Straits) Pete Friesen (Alice Cooper), Moonshine Society, DC Improvisers Collective and countless others. Has appeared on 50 albums as bassist and/or producer. As an educator Chris has taught privately since 1997 offering an holistic approach to adults and children alike learning music on bass, guitar, piano, drums and with music technology. Instrumental technique, reading, ear training, composition, improvisation, recording/mixing, computer music, live looping. He is a patient and effective teacher who has helped students enter Berklee College of Music, Academy of Contemporary Music (UK), Leeds College of Music (UK). Extensive experience working with students with a variety of learning styles and disabilities. Chris has also worked with world class educators, instructing and coaching them in using Music Technology in their teaching and professional musical careers. Also have consulted on curriculum and music technology at Levine Music, the Field School, and created curriculum and resources for Bach 2 Rock (US) and the Academy of Contemporary Music (UK).

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Donor Relations at Northern Moore Family Resource Center

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Product Manager, NYC | Healthcare AI & Patient Engagement

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Creative Producer @ Snap Inc. | Event/Content Production | Operations Strategy and Execution

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I'm a native Washington, DC-based actor, singer, writer, and historian. Reader. Rescue kitty mom. Big devourer of coffee, chocolate, and art. DIY-er. Advocate of always keeping the arts in schools. When not performing, I'm a substitute teacher and former tourism and patron services professional with 10 years experience across the arts, retail, and museum industries. Able to work independently with minimal supervision and experienced in customized organizational support with access to home PC, Smartphone, kindle, dual monitor desktop, laptop, printer, copier, fax, and scanner for remote work. Also a CPR and AED certified Emergency Responder and licensed substitute teacher in Washington, DC at all grade levels through 2018. Additional theatrical resume available - www.emilygilsonactor.com