Private Lessons with Christopher
Christopher
As an instructor at Allegro School of Music, Dr. Ozorio teaches beginning, intermediate, and advanced drum students. He originates from Rio Rico, Arizona, where he was raised in a diverse community that encouraged artistic pursuits and stressed the importance of hard work. His upbringing gave him the confidence and knowledge to pursue music and teaching, and his expertise can be seen in his lessons. He has a unique teaching style that combines structured learning with creative exploration, which allows his students to make meaningful learning progress.
Biography:
After beginning his musical studies at age ten, Christopher continued studying music throughout his middle and high school years under the guidance of Dr. Wes Brewer, one of his earliest percussion mentors. When he graduated high school in 2009, he attended the Fred Fox School of Music at the University of Arizona to pursue a Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion Performance. Christopher accomplished this goal in December of 2013 under Dr. Norm Weinberg's guidance and the percussion studio's graduate teaching assistants.
After graduation, Christopher felt a strong desire to serve his country, and he chose to do so by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Following his initial training, He moved to Southern California to begin his tour with Marine Band San Diego. He was inspired by the sense of community and camaraderie he witnessed while serving and enjoyed using his talents to serve his country. He felt that the Marine Corps was the perfect place to put his skills to use and make a difference. During his enlistment, Christopher attended leadership seminars and schools, received various awards and accolades for his conduct and musicianship, and mentored the Marines he was assigned to. These activities allowed him to develop essential teaching skills such as communication, problem-solving, and team-building, while also gaining valuable experience in the military.
At the end of his Marine Corps service, Christopher decided to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Percussion Performance. He moved to Long Island, New York and began Master's studies with percussionist Frank Cassara. Christopher wanted to further his musical education and expand his musical repertoire. He felt that studying with Frank Cassara would give him the best opportunity to achieve his goals and gain the skills he needed to become a successful percussionist and educator.
Upon graduating from his Master's studies in 2020, Christopher sought meaningful, fulfilling employment in southern Arizona. In Spring of 2022, he accepted a faculty position at Allegro School of Music, a position that enabled him to collaborate with other talented artists and musicians and use his creativity to help bring their visions to life.
During his time at Allegro, Christopher earned his doctorate in Music Education at Liberty University. His research explored commonalities in dispositions among effective private music instructors at for-profit music schools like Allegro. His findings have provided valuable insights into the qualities that make private music instructors successful, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes and higher satisfaction rates.
The position that he currently holds as an instructor has codified his love for teaching and his desire to serve others. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, watching too much reality television, and spending quality time with his wife, Samantha.
Christopher is proudly endorsed by Vic Firth drumsticks and Zildjian cymbals, and is a member of the Black Swamp Percussion Educator Network.