Christoph Bull

Oral History Information

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Job Title
Organ Professor
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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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Organs, Pipe Organs, Pianos, German Music Industry, Synthesizers, Berklee College of Music, Music Education / Music Teachers, Roland Corporation, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), Ghostbusters (movie), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Christoph Bull is the organ professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His deep passion for music stems from his grandmother’s piano and his early days playing organ in his church. As he grew up he witnessed the incredible development of electronic musical instruments and synthesizers, his first being the Korg MS 2000. After coming to the United States from Germany and attending Berklee College of Music,

Christoph made his way to Southern California. He played every chance he could including the organ in area churches and keyboards in local clubs like the Roxy and The Viper Room. In 2002 he took on the role of organ professor at UCLA and has greatly enjoyed the role as educator, providing lessons and insight for the next generation of musicians.