I’m Chris Pawola. For 40 years I’ve helped people of all ages play the music they love: guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, theory and improvisation. I also record songwriters and worship leaders in my studio, and bring sing-alongs to memory care communities.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, about 25 miles south of Nashville. Lessons in person or online.
Private, group and online lessons with flexible hours. Perfect for home-schooled children, retirees and anyone starting fresh, from first chords to college-level theory.
$140/month · first trial lesson free
Recording, production and professional accompaniment for songwriters, Christian artists and worship leaders, in a comfortable space for artists of all faiths.
From $200 per song
One-hour, high-energy performances for residents in assisted living, Alzheimer’s and memory care communities. Lots of singing, moving and laughter.
15+ years in senior careMeet Chris, play a little, talk about the songs you want to learn and see whether it’s a good fit, with no commitment. Beginners, returning players and advanced musicians are all welcome.
Chris has given music lessons to my three children and me for years. He is professional and enthusiastic about music. All of us have learned about music in an enjoyable way. Chris has a deep talent for music, but more importantly, he cares deeply about his students and cultivates their love of music.
Chris’ talents when working with elderly Alzheimer’s patients is nothing short of miraculous. His musical talent, both playing the guitar and piano, as well as singing, make his programs a site of laughter, participation, and fond memories. It is amazing to observe residents who spend much of the day withdrawn from interaction suddenly come alive: hands clapping, sitting upright, laughing, and interacting with each other. Chris plays a perfect selection of songs: old stand-by-hymns, songs from another era, as well as some quirky modern songs that have become favorites. Each song resonates with so many of those present. Music touches the hearts and memories of those residents in ways that nothing else can. It is a gift.
We’ve had a lot of success in Chris’s studio. It’s very comfortable and he gets the best out of us. I would definitely recommend going in to record your songwriting projects! We even tracked with a full band in there. He works hard to make it sound great. Check out his website and other work for reference.
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Chris grew up surrounded by music. His father, Edwin “Whitey” Pawola, co-founded the Chicagoland polka favorite “Whitey Pawola and the Naturals.” Chris started on guitar and piano at six and was teaching his own students by fifteen.
Since then he has earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Northern Illinois University, taught K-8 music for 17 years, trained thousands of students and worked on more than 150 CD and media productions.
475 South Fawn Court, Murfreesboro, a warm, comfortable room with the instruments and gear to learn, write and record.
Your first trial lesson is free. Studio and sing-along bookings start with a quick call or email.
