About Chas Evans

Hi, I’m Chas Evans.

I’m a guitarist, educator, and content creator from Mississippi with one simple mission:

Help as many people as possible discover the joy of playing guitar.

Over the past three decades, I’ve taught everyone from complete beginners to college music students, and today I’m fortunate to reach hundreds of thousands of guitar players through YouTube, Guitar 101, and private lessons.

I believe learning guitar shouldn’t be intimidating. It should be fun, encouraging, and focused on playing real music as quickly as possible. Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the very first time or finally learning the songs you’ve always wanted to play, I’m here to help.

My musical journey began in Chunky, Mississippi, where I studied under the late Tom Carson before earning an Associate of Arts in Music from East Central Community College. I later completed both my Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees at the University of Southern Mississippi, studying classical guitar with Professor Giovanni De Chiaro.

Throughout my career, I’ve taught Music Theory and Guitar Performance at both Mississippi College and Holmes Community College. I’ve also served as Guitar Instructor and Director of the Collegians at East Central Community College.

As a performer, I was a member of the Mississippi Guitar Quartet, appearing on the Centaur Records release Soundscapes. In 2006, the quartet had the honor of performing selections from the album at Carnegie Hall in New York City. I’ve also served as a guest clinician and competition judge for the Mississippi Music Teachers Association and the Pine Belt Guitar Symposium.

Outside of music, I proudly served in the Mississippi Army National Guard, deploying in support of Operation Noble Eagle in Washington, D.C., and Operation New Dawn in Baghdad, Iraq.

Today my passion is creating easy-to-follow guitar lessons that help everyday people make real progress. Through YouTube videos, Guitar 101, private lessons, and my online community, I’ve helped countless students build confidence, learn their favorite songs, and discover that they’re capable of much more than they ever imagined.

When I’m not teaching or making videos, you’ll usually find me with a guitar in my hands, searching for the next song that will inspire someone to keep playing.

Thanks for stopping by—and as I always say…

Keep on Picking!