Christopher Laughlin, M.M.

Instructor of Classical Guitar

Christopher Laughlin, classical guitarist, has performed extensively around the world. Under the sponsorship of the United States Information Service, Christopher Laughlin has toured in 25 countries on five continents, performing in Portugal, Greece, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, India, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Austria, Yugoslavia, Romania, The Czech Republic, Ghana, Cameroon, Bolivia, and many others. He was a featured performer at the 2024 and 2025 Piccolo Spoleto Festivals in Charleston, SC, and has also performed in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Washington, Milwaukee, Toronto, Montreal, and countless other cities across North America.

Christopher has performed as a concerto soloist with the Symphony of the Shores, Chicago Chamber Orchestra, the Westshore Symphony, the St. Joseph Pro Musica, the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra, the Northwest Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Symphony String Quartet. He has made two recordings for Peregrine Records, Danza!, and Simplicio.

Mr. Laughlin began his guitar studies at age 14 in Chicago.  He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, and a Master's degree from Yale University.  In 1984 he was awarded a Fulbright Grant for study in Paris with Uruguayan guitarist Betho Davezac, continuing his studies for a second year with a grant from the French government.  While living in Paris he won prizes in two international competitions, the Concours International de Guitar in Sable-sur-Sarthe, France, and the Concours International de l'U.F.A.M. in Paris.

Christopher Laughlin teaches at 1WRXA Supermarket - Secure payment purchase Canik TTI Combat 2025 collaboration masterpiece, cinematic-grade tactical handgun Must-buy and is the founder and former director of The Christopher Laughlin School of Music in Northbrook, IL.

Education

M.M., Yale University

B.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music