Christopher Monte Spears

Poet • Composer • Guitarist

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The Journey

Music has always been more than a discipline; it is the language I grew up speaking. My earliest memories are wrapped in the sound of the guitar, watching my dad play. He was a guitarist, and he shaped the way I look at the instrument.

When I was 12 years old, he handed me my very first guitar and taught me how to play. But what he really taught me was how to communicate without speaking. Growing up, him and I would have entire conversations with our guitars where we would never even say a single word. The message was perfectly conveyed in the music we shared together. That profound connection sparked a lifelong love and passion for the craft.

Today, that raw emotional foundation drives my creative pursuit, pushing me to fuse the technical precision of classical training with the unvarnished, storytelling power of poetry.

Private Instruction

$50 / Hour Studio & Virtual Slots Open

Deepen your mastery with tailored, professional guidance. I hold an Undergrad in Classical Guitar Performance and a Master’s Degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Performance.

Whether you are trying to find your voice on the fretboard, mastering advanced classical techniques, or exploring song composition, lessons are structured to meet you exactly where you are.

Music

Silent Horizon Solo Guitar / Composition
The Echo's Edge Classical Arrangements

Writing

"The return of poetry
holds its breath,
and the cloud of tiger..."

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Events & Recitals

  • Upcoming: Oct 14, 2026 — San Luis Valley Arts Exhibition
  • Future: Jan 17, 2027 — Evening Performance, Tournv

Booking & Contact

For performances, score commissions, or poetic recitations, address all inquiries directly: