Chris Newton

Chris Newton, Beginner Guitar Adventures

Chris Newton is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, producer, and music educator with over fifteen years of experience performing throughout the Bay Area. He began his musical journey as a self-taught guitarist at age 13 and later pursued formal training in jazz, studying with renowned instructors including Tuck Andress, Randy Vincent, Brian Pardo, Gary Digman, and Bennett Friedman. Newton holds an AA in Jazz Studies from Santa Rosa Junior College and a Bachelor of Music from Sonoma State University. As a performer, he appears both as a solo artist and with his band, Mood Jungle, blending elements of jazz, rock, funk, and neo-soul. Through his teaching and performances, Newton brings a versatile, contemporary approach to music education, inspiring students to explore creativity across genres.