Chris Makes Music

Chris Makes Music Music lessons, audio and video production, music career coaching, session work, all in one place.

Chris Shaw has been a multi instrumentalist for over 26 years playing styles such as reggae, rock, folk, soul and more.

No pressure to sign up for more lessons, try out a new skill December 1st, hit me up in the dms or check out ChrisMakesM...
11/15/2025

No pressure to sign up for more lessons, try out a new skill December 1st, hit me up in the dms or check out ChrisMakesMusic.com to sign up.

Gift your child (or yourself) a free lesson see if they like it and maybe we can do more lessons, no pressure! Dm me and...
11/14/2025

Gift your child (or yourself) a free lesson see if they like it and maybe we can do more lessons, no pressure! Dm me and we will find a time that works on December 1st.

What is a free lesson day? It's a chance to try out a lesson with no obligation to sign up! I teach violin, guitar, song...
11/13/2025

What is a free lesson day? It's a chance to try out a lesson with no obligation to sign up! I teach violin, guitar, songwriting, voice, and drums. Instead of going with a military old school discipline route, I focus on the creativity and joy of music to inspire you to want to practice at home. I can't wait to meet you and see if we gel together to possibly do more lessons. Sign up for your 30 minute session today. ChrisMakesMusic.com

I had a lot of requests from people that missed the first looping class. No need to bring anything just an inquisitive m...
11/12/2025

I had a lot of requests from people that missed the first looping class. No need to bring anything just an inquisitive mind. Try looping in real time, watch live demonstrations, see my set up, and take home a packet to study at home with easy looping tips. $50 sign up at ChrisMakesMusic.com

drumming Photo Dan Mitchell, Violin photo Pete Vogel, Singing photo Bobby Leonard, Violin Tiera Suggs other photos Chris Shaw | Powered by Squarespace

Back in September we gathered at Reliable on High and talked all looping. What is looping? Well it's playing music with ...
11/11/2025

Back in September we gathered at Reliable on High and talked all looping. What is looping? Well it's playing music with a looping pedal - you play a passage of music (let's say a chord progression on the guitar) and then you press record on the pedal. That passage then "loops" playing back on your speakers and you can layer over top of it. I will walk you thru the entire process if you've never touched a pedal or if you are looking for tips on leveling up your looping game. November 17th 6:30p-8:30p Reliable on High. Please purchase a ticket to save your spot. Sign up at ChrisMakesMusic.com

I care about my students, every single one of them. What does that mean? It means for each person that comes into my stu...
11/10/2025

I care about my students, every single one of them. What does that mean? It means for each person that comes into my studio I take the time to learn their style, and then I teach them accordingly. It's surprisingly not how everyone teaches, and being a lifelong musician I had some teachers that definitely didn't do this with me. I aim not only to teach but to inspire you to want to practice. Free Lesson Day December 1st sign up for a time ChrisMakesMusic.com

Dust off that guitar under your bed and try out a lesson, no obligation to sign up for paid lessons (of course I won't b...
11/10/2025

Dust off that guitar under your bed and try out a lesson, no obligation to sign up for paid lessons (of course I won't be mad if you do!) Sign up at ChrisMakesMusic.com

My lessons are about finding the joy in the instrument and meeting you at the level you are and taking you to that next ...
11/08/2025

My lessons are about finding the joy in the instrument and meeting you at the level you are and taking you to that next step. Violin, guitar, drums, songwriting. Why not try it, if you don't like it - no worries!

11/07/2025

Just 10 days away, sign up and level up your looping game! This class if for beginners and people wanting to take their looping to the next step.

11/05/2025

Come out and try looping or up your game if you already know how. This will be a really great opportunity to try looping in real time, ask questions about set up, and level up! Must sign up/pay before you come at ChrisMakesMusic.com

Dm me, or sign up at ChrisMakesMusic.com - all ages welcome from kids to adults. Start a new hobby, enrich your child's ...
11/05/2025

Dm me, or sign up at ChrisMakesMusic.com - all ages welcome from kids to adults. Start a new hobby, enrich your child's life, practice joy! December 1st sign up for a time online.

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Move Your Music Forward - our story

Led by Chris Shaw, a multi instrumentalist (drums, guitar, violin, voice) MYMF strives to take your music to the next level. Move Your Music Forward is a one stop shop for music lessons, video/audio production, and session work. With over 15 years playing music professionally, Chris will bring your song to the next level with violin, vocals, or drums. His playing has brought him all over Europe and the United States. With original projects including Topher James and Biscuit Brigade (songwriting/guitar/vox), Andy Shaw Band (drums), and Shaw Brothers (songwriting/fiddle/guitar) he has also graced the recordings of Doc Robinson, Joey Hebdo, The Floorwalkers, Fables, Jasmine Cain, Dan Heidt, Chris Laster, Pete Vogel, and many many more. Learn more at www.MoveYourMusicForward.com and check out samples of his work.