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Christopher Tarr is a Lecturer at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, part of Edith Cowan University. He teaches courses such as Principal Study, Jazz History and Culture, and Large Ensemble, focusing on jazz performance and education.
- Bachelor of Music (1991) - Edith Cowan University
- Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training (2004) - TAFE WA
- Graduate Certificate in Education (2010) - Edith Cowan University
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (2014) - Edith Cowan University
- Master of Arts (Performing Arts) (2016) - Edith Cowan University
His research areas include improvisation psychology and drum set mechanics in Virtual Reality. His creative outputs emphasize jazz ensemble dynamics, Latin-jazz fusion, and the integration of technology in musical performance.
Christopher has been a key figure in the Perth jazz scene, performing with international artists like Steve Smith and Louis Bellson. His recent works focus on groove abstraction, melodic structures, and cross-cultural collaborations in jazz.
- Australia's Best Up and Coming Drummer award (1995)
As a full-time educator, he contributes to the Western Australian Conservatorium of Music while actively performing in Afro-Cuban group Descarga.
