JACOB HENDLEY

Jacob is a Mississippi native who began playing guitar at 13 after years of piano lessons. He fell in love with the classical guitar and fingerstyle playing and put in many years of study to obtain a Masters degree from MTSU. He has performed solo on many stages in Mississippi and Tennessee, played in two rock/pop bands, and enjoys singing and playing music with his wife. Jacob brings his passion to the studio and classroom and connects with his students in an important way. When teaching, he strives to guide the student in discovering their inner musician and to build the musical foundation critical to their success. Jacob also teaches Bass Guitar in addition to Guitar.

CHRISTIAN PAWOLA

Meet Christian Pawola – an expert music teacher with over 35 years of teaching experience and a true passion for sharing his expertise in: guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, college level theory & improvisation with students of all ages.
In the early years, Christian designed and developed a comprehensive K-8 music curriculum. For 17 years, he trained those students in general music skills as well as giving group lessons in both keyboard and guitar. In 35+ years, Chris has trained thousands of students of all ages, abilities, and learning styles.
Christian takes pride in his unique ability to recognize the individual strengths of each student and creates personalized curriculums that cater to their musical tastes and learning styles. Students at his studio enjoy thoughtful, inspiring, and fun lessons in an environment that encourages creativity and positivity. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Christian will guide you on your musical journey and help you discover new skills and talents you never knew you had. Take the first step and book a free trial-lesson with Christian.
Christian Pawola received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Northern Illinois University with an emphasis in jazz and classical guitar & piano pedagogy.

GEORGE LAWRENCE

George Lawrence has been teaching and playing banjo and mandolin since the 80’s. George taught at the Adler Cultural Center in Illinois and the University of Wisconsin Parkside mini course program. He has performed with his three daughters in the Lawrence Family band for several years. He currently plays with Slick Creek. George’s goal as a teacher is to help students attain the skills they need to enjoy playing music with friends for a lifetime.

GREYSON ZANE HICKS

Welcome to my guitar studio! I’m Greyson Zane Hicks, a Greater Nashville native with nearly 20 years of guitar-playing experience and a passion for sharing music with others. Growing up around Music City, I’ve had the privilege of immersing myself in a rich tapestry of musical genres and traditions, which has profoundly shaped my approach to teaching.

From a young age, I was captivated by the magic of the guitar. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills across various styles—from country and blues to rock and folk—drawing inspiration from Nashville’s vibrant musical scene. My journey has led me to perform with local bands, collaborate with talented musicians, and continually explore new techniques and sounds.