Christian is a versatile multi-instrumentalist with over a decade of professional teaching experience. He offers instruction in guitar, drums, bass, ukulele, music production, recording, and electronic music. His students have ranged in age from 5 to 90 years old, and he is known for tailoring his lessons to meet each individual’s unique needs—including working successfully with visually impaired students.
Christian’s teaching philosophy blends traditional techniques with creative approaches, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to enjoy the learning process while developing strong skills and discipline. Beyond the classroom, he actively pursues his own musical projects, including recording albums and performing live. Teaching remains one of Christian’s greatest passions, and he takes pride in helping students discover and cultivate their own love for music.
To book a lesson, send an email to Christianrichaz@gmail.com
Travel-to-you lessons: $45/half hour
Online lesson: $25/half hour
One of Christian's drum students, Recker Eans, now a member of the pop group "JYT", was recently featured in a local news segment highlighting his musical journey. The piece includes a brief interview with Christian.
In 2018 The British Broadcasting Corporation travelled to Arizona to work with Christian and his student to feature in an educational production called "The Human Body - Secrets Of Your Life Revealed".
This feature covers a traveling music workshop that Christian participated in. The story was produced by KJZZ, the NPR affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona.
In 2023, Christian was recognized with the Teacher of the Month award for his outstanding contribution to a music school in Phoenix, Arizona. He led a special project that provided over 15 students with their first professional recording experience—recording, mixing, mastering, and releasing their original songs on major streaming platforms. You can listen to that album, along with another project he produced, on Spotify via the links below.