Faculty

Christine grew up in Northern California embraced by a church-going family and began studying classical piano at four years old. When she came to LA she studied voice, piano, and jazz, eventually becoming the first vocalist to receive a master's degree in jazz studies from University of Southern California. Her drive and inspiration started before she was born, with her mother, a piano teacher and singer, pregnant with her when she was a voice major in college. Christine's love of music is something she's practiced her entire life, playing in small clubs and listening rooms. She toured with the award-winning a cappella group Terra Nova and sang jazz vocals with her own solo project, naturally leading her to start writing her original songs. She wrote and produced her own Americana music with 2 albums to her credit. Christine also has a unique gift as a teacher. She is a member of the Music Teacher's Association of California and a Steinway Educational Partner. Christine is currently writing, recording and performing with duo "The Greatest Lovers" with John Arthur Bigham (Miles Davis, Fishbone, The Soul of John Black).

Degrees

M.M., Jazz Studies, University of Southern California
B.A., Music, California State University, Long Beach