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Based in Vancouver, BC, Chris Couto is a versatile and experienced session musician, producer, arranger, singer and educator. With over half his lifetime dedicated to his professional career, he has toured across Canada and internationally, performing for audiences including Her Majesty the Queen and opening for renowned artists such as DJ Premier, Booker T. Jones, Ozomatli, The Wailers and Salif Keita to name a few.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
Work Experience
Professional Musician
January 1, 2005 - PresentProfessional musician active since 2005 with extensive Canada-wide and international touring; performed a command recital for Her Majesty The Queen; opened for DJ Premier, Booker T. Jones, Ozomatli, and Salif Keita; performed at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival culminating in a private command performance at Balmoral Castle for The Queen (2007).
Music Teacher at World Music Program / Britannia Community Centre
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2011Awarded for 5 years of outstanding musicianship and mentorship as a World Music Teacher.
Instructor at Dance Vancouver Studio
January 1, 2018 - PresentTeach a salsa musicality class for 5–25 adults, fundamentals on 2/3 clave, congas and timbales to familiarize with the rhythms that make Salsa.
Instructor at Errington Hall, Parksville (World Music Youth Summer Camp)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019Zimbabwean Marimba and West African Djembe classes accompanied by dancers.
Instructor at ArtStart
January 1, 2008 - PresentIn schools, plays a leadership role transforming the way children and youth are engaged in and through the arts, and promoting the value of the arts in young lives.
Instructor at Lively Up Yourself Roundhouse Community Centre
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Zimbabwean Marimba instruction, composing, arranging and performing.
Marimba/Music Instructor at Saint James Music Academy
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Non-profit after-school program; teaching a Marimba program in DTES (and Strathcona Elementary).
Percussion and Drum Teacher at Sarah McLachlan School of Music
January 1, 2015 - PresentOutreach Program; percussion and drum instruction for beginners and intermediates.
Program Leader / Instructor at Instruments of Change (Burnaby Youth Custody Services)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Launched and led a youth marimba band program for incarcerated youth to build self-esteem and patience through music.
Education
Diploma at Pacific Audio Visual Institute
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Diploma at Vancouver Community College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Award for 5 years of outstanding musicianship and mentorship as a World Music Teacher
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026JUNO nomination - Best World Music Album (Mazacote) for Patria
January 1, 2021 - March 19, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
Experience Level
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