Chris Aggabao, M.M.

Central New Jersey native Chris Aggabao is a pianist, singer and songwriter who currently works with producer Anthony Krizan (Lenny Kravitz, John Waite). His original piano based rock music is produced by Krizan and Chris works with studio musicians such as guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) and Craig Buchman (ex touring drummer in Europe, Big Band Music). Chris has also been mentored by talent agent Vicky Hamilton, former manager of Guns N’ Roses and Poison. Chris is a classically trained musician, holding a master’s degree in Piano Pedagogy and Performance from Westminster Choir College of Rider University (part of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame) and studied music history at Princeton University. He currently takes singing lessons with Maria Estrella. During the beginning stages of his career, Chris sang at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center with the Westminster Symphonic Choir (conducted by Dr. Joe Miller). He toured with the Westminster Schola Cantorum as a baritone singer (conducted by Grammy-nominated conductor Dr. James Jordan).

As a seasoned rock and pop performer, Chris has been a pianist for various different projects. Notable collaborations include performing and recording with drummer David Ross (Sarah McLachlan) at Shorefire studios, where Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have recorded in the past. He has performed at John and Peters (where Richie Sambora has also performed), jammed with drummer Russ Ippoliti (Steve Augeri of Journey, Phil Ramone of Billy Joel), trumpeter Armand Petrosino (veteran musician currently in DE), guitarist Ron Aggabao (veteran LA musician), worked with PJ Anderson (Nashville rock/pop original artist) and was a keyboardist/singer/songwriter for Starikova (1,500+ Instagram followers, original rock band). Chris has collaborated with a variety of singers, including Janice Vahl (Carnegie Hall) and Maria Estrella, who has also recorded with Anthony Krizan. As a multi-instrumentalist, Chris also has played the trumpet with the Antics (97 K Facebook likes, original rock band).

Chris has also been involved in an international collaboration, performing and recording with Irish singer Fiona Tyndall, who brought Ireland's traditional music to the United States.

Chris has performed as a pianist at a variety of different venues, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, 1952 Stadium (Princeton University), Hobey Baker Rink (Princeton University), Alumni Gym (Rider University), Walsh Gym (Seton Hall), Rutgers University, Drew University (rehearsal), Cecil’s Jazz Club, Glenmoore Farm, Camp Mason and the Nassau Inn. Performances in PA include the University of the Arts and the Dubliner on the Delaware. In FL he has performed at Common Grounds’ open mic.

As a music student at Montgomery High School, he performed at Carnegie Hall, Citizens Bank Park, Prudential Center, TD Bank Ballpark and Richardson Auditorium (Princeton University).

Chris is grateful to everyone who has supported his musical journey! :)