Christopher Jenkins

Christopher Jenkins is a performer and teacher in Washington DC metropolitan area. He has performed in numerous countries and across the US and regularly performs recitals, workshops, and master classes for audiences in the region. His repertoire is a diverse mix of guitar music from around the world.

He completed his Master's Degree in Music at the University of South Carolina School of Music where he studied with Christopher Berg. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the George Mason University School of Music where he studied with Larry Snitzler.

Christopher has performed for greats such as Pepe Romero, Martha Masters, Gilbert Biberian, Gallardo Del Rey, and Joaquin Clerch. He has studied in a series of classes and instruction by renowned guitarist and composer Roland Dyens.

He has given performances both at home and abroad, from Spain and Argentina to locations in South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Texas, and Washington D.C.

Since December 2009, Christopher and Brett Floyd have been performing together as The Coda Duo. The Coda Duo has performed dozens of concerts, and in addition won first prize in the UTB/TSC Classical Guitar Ensemble Competition in Brownsville, Texas. Brett and Christopher recently released Sonata Andaluz, which includes the title track, a new three-movement work dedicated to The Coda Duo. The recording can be found online at CDBaby, Amazon, and iTunes.

In addition to performance, Christopher maintains a teaching studio and teaches group classes at the George Mason University Potomac Arts Academy. He is a member of the Guitar Foundation of America.

Christopher is a Hannabach Strings sponsored artist.