Chris Peebles

Chris Peebles is a New York City–based saxophonist, composer, arranger, and music educator with more than a decade of professional experience. His credits include working alongside Branford Marsalis on A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, arranging for young musicians through projects with Jazz at Lincoln Center and Todd Stoll, extensive work with Camille Thurman including arranging commissions, and performing and writing with the band Reliably Bad.

Chris Peebles is a New York City–based music educator who has taught private lessons since 2020 and currently teaches at the Piano School of NYC. With experience teaching students ranging from age 3 to 99, he brings a flexible, student-centered approach to music education that adapts to each learner’s age, interests, and goals.

His teaching experience spans piano, saxophone and other woodwinds, and music theory. As an active professional performer, composer, and arranger, Chris connects foundational musical skills with real-world musicianship, helping students develop technique, musical understanding, creativity, and confidence.

Chris believes that music education should foster curiosity and a lasting relationship with music. His lessons balance structured skill development with opportunities for exploration, listening, creativity, and self-expression, meeting students where they are while helping them grow as independent musicians.