A graduate of Arizona State University, Kris had the opportunity to study with renowned composer Daniel Lentz and performing artist Richard Lehrman. He developed his skills accompanying ballet & modern classes on piano, guitar, & percussion and composing for modern dance performances at ASU for 10 years. He studied flamenco guitar in Sevilla, Spain and performed in many venues throughout Sevilla with José Galvans Cuadro. Kris has been a member of various performance ensembles where he played keyboards, guitar, & percussion. His music can be heard in the Sony Pictures film Universal Soldier III, released February 2010 on DVD & Blue Ray. Kris has spent many years working with at risk children in music and dance workshops throughout the valley as a guest artist with Free Arts AZ. He has been a Program Director of Earcandy.org and guitar instructor at Notre Dame Preparatory for 8 years.