American session musician, singer/songwriter, author and music educator.

Musician

As a Los Angeles-based session musician, Christopher recorded/performed with Dweezil Zappa, Lisa Loeb, Cosmosquad, Hardline as well with members of Journey, INXS, Earth Wind and Fire, Tears For Fears, Savage Garden, Poison, Porcupine Tree, New Kids On The Block, Alan Parsons Project, UFO, Enuff z’Nuff, Nelson, Special EFX and many more. He has recorded several dozen albums and has toured with various groups throughout the world. 

Solo Artist

As a songwriter, Christopher has recorded two solo albums under the Sunset Records label, as well as writing, arranging and producing music for television and film through DeWolfe Publishing in England.  He is a three-time ASCAP Awards Plus winner, and his original material has been licensed in over 50 countries. These songs have also been featured on American programs such as Saturday Night Live, Biography, NBC Sports, CNN specials and more. 

Educator

As an educator, Christopher was an instructor at the world-renowned Musicians Institute in Los Angeles for 15 years and the head of the prestigious Encore Program for nearly 10 years. He is a published author with Hal Leonard Publishing, and has conducted educational clinics and workshops all over the world. He is the owner and music director of Absolute Music Studios in Jupiter, Florida and has taught private lessons for over 30 years.  Many of his students have gone on to great careers in music, including gigs with Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Sara Bareilles, Fall Out Boy, 30 Seconds To Mars, Liz Phair, A Perfect Circle, Lifehouse and many others.

Practice Warriors

Christopher is the creator of Practice Warriors. This online membership site focuses on teaching people HOW to practice music in a fun, but highly effective way. The site contains a Masterclass, video musicianship classes, interviews with renowned musicians, monthly Q&A sessions, a member forum and MORE!

Visit: PracticeWarriors.com


Discography

CONTROL

Christopher Maloney

(CM’s first solo album)

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THE TERRORS OF INTIMACY

Christopher Maloney

(CM’s second solo album)

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BACKSTAGE PASS

CM’s TV Pilot

(featuring Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple)

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HARDLINE II

Hardline

(featuring Neal Schon from Journey)

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AUTOMATIC

Dweezil Zappa

(featuring Lisa Loeb)

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METAFOUR

John Taylor

(from Duran Duran)

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GOOD AS GONE

Debbie Hennessey

(featuring Matt Laug/Lance Morrison from Alanis Morissette’s Band)

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TERABYTE

Terabyte

(featuring Nick D’Virgilio from Genesis/ Tears For Fears and Thomas Lang from Peter Gabriel/ George Michael)

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JUST ENOUGH

Donnie Vie

(from Enuff z’Nuff)

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DRUM FEVER

Jacob Armen

(featuring  Freddie Ravel and Alphonso Johnson)

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GOLDEN SOUL

Lao Tizer

(featuring Chieli Minucci and Mino Cinelu)

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DIVERSIFY

Lao Tizer

(featuring Karen Briggs, Andy Suzuki and Munyungo Jackson)

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TEMPERMENTAL ANGEL

Gilli Moon

(featuring Brett Garsed from Nelson)

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LEEWARD RENDEZVOUS

Solid State

(Recorded at George Martins’ AIR Studios in Montserrat)

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GUITAR SCREAMS LIVE

Jeff Kollman

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PROGRESSIVE ROCK BASS

Christopher Maloney

(Instructional book from Hal Leonard Publishing)

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, SQUAD!

Cosmosquad

(Live DVD)

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ACID TEST

Cosmosquad

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SONGSALIVE

Gilli Moon

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SIX OF THE BEST

Jack Avalon

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STRANGE KIND OF LIGHT

Jack Avalon

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HEADNOISE

Jack Avalon

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THERE’S A HEALIN GOING ON

Jami Lula

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THE BASS BOMB

Chronic Music

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L.A. RIOT 3

Chronic Music

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ONE DAY

Arlene Kole

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BLEEDING THE SOUL

JKB

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INDIE ROCK CHART

De Wolfe Music

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ROCK STYLES 2

De Wolfe Music

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ROCK STYLES

De Wolfe Music

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ONE DAY

Lucero Almazan

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BREAKTHROUGH

Jacob Armen

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THE BEST OF CAFE DEL SOL

Oceanus

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LIKE I DO

Donna Roth

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ASHEN

Ashen

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MYSTIC PLAYGROUND

Mystic Playground

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KIM HAN

Kim Ha

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MORE THAN DREAMS

Visual Touch

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THE COMPLETE SONGS

Visual Touch

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