Chris Conner is multi-instrumentalist and composer who grew up in West Chester Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. Chris attended high school in Colchester Connecticut where he was a member of the All-State Chorus as a baritone and All-New England Band as a trumpeter.  He went on to get a bachelors degree in music from Hampshire College and a Masters Degree in music composition from CCNY.  Along the way, he studied composition with Pulitzer Prize winning composers Lew Spratlan and David Del Tredici.  Since his arrival in California, Chris has toured the country and recorded three albums as the drummer of the band Channing Cope.  He has been teaching at the Youth Arts Academy since 2002.  Chris has a little baby girl named Cadence Lilly and a wife named Carla. 

Testimonial:

“The Boys & Girls Youth Arts Academy (YAA) of San Dieguito truly “rocks!” Our 6^th grade son began taking guitar lessons nearly one-year ago and loves it. He is currently taking both electric guitar and bass lessons and in addition, he is part of a 6^th grade rock band. Both of his instructors are amazing musicians themselves so it’s no wonder our son is completely inspired and doing so well. Affordable, quality lessons are conveniently scheduled after school during the school year with optional summer music lessons and camps for those who are interested. Thank you YAA for an incredible music program that’s allowed our son to grow and flourish musically as well as mentally.”