Why Chewning School of Music is Spring Hill’s #1 choice for music lessons

We are a year round school, and students can start at any time!
We realize that each student is unique and that music lessons should be catered to their personal learning style. Our instructors teach in an encouraging, inspiring environment. At CSM, we appreciate and enjoy being a part of our students’ musical journey.​ Students from ages 4 to adult. Whatever instrument you or your child wish to play, odds are we teach it: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Ukulele, Voice and Singing, all taught under one roof.

1. Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Ukulele, Voice, Drums, Percussion, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Songwriting in ONE location!

Chewning School of Music offers all of these popular instruments: All Piano, guitar, bass guitar, violin, viola, cello, ukulele, voice, drums, percussion, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, songwriting in one location.

2. The most qualified teaching faculty

We have qualified teachers, all with either college training or professional performance experience. Our music teachers are dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them. With at least three music teachers for every instrument, we are confident that we have the right teacher to meet your music lesson needs. In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and dedicated to teaching you the style of music that you want to learn in your music lesson.

3. The widest range of music lesson times available five days a week!

Chewning School of Music offers music lessons seven days a week from early in the morning to late at night to accommodate your busy schedule.‍

4. A proven track record of excellence since 2016.

We realize that each student is an individual and that lessons should be catered to their unique learning style. Lessons are taught in an encouraging, inspiring environment. At CSMA, we appreciate and enjoy being a part of our students’ musical journey.​

5. A comfortable parent's lounge for our clients.

Instead of waiting in a music retail store showroom, our clients enjoy a spacious, professional parent's lounge with comfortable chairs, kids toys, Wi-Fi, magazines. We also provide large observation windows on every door so that you can watch your child's lesson while you wait. Or if you prefer you can sit in on their lesson anytime you like.

6. The most technologically advanced and fully stocked music lesson rooms in Spring Hil!

Our rooms are stocked with everything you need for music lessons, including amps, stereos, full drum kits with pads, keyboards, pianos and more. All you need to bring is your instrument. We have spent thousands of dollars on our studio to offer soundproofing and large observation windows.

Feel free to "Bring Your Own Device" to your lesson in addition to your instrument! No other school in CSM offers this technology.‍

7. Free music recitals in world class music halls and our annual student showcases with NO participation fees!

We are one of the only music schools in Spring Hill that offers free recitals in a first class professional recital hall and student recitals.

Every parent just wants to know how their child is doing and if they are really progressing. The best way for a parent to understand if their investment in lessons is really worth it, is to have their child participate in a recital.

8. Professional office staff five days a week to serve you.

We are the only music school in Spring Hill that offers full time professional customer service for their students five days a week.

Many music studio desks are staffed by the teacher/owner or more commonly an answering machine. We have office team members who are available at the front desk to assist our clients quickly and professionally.

9. Early morning and lunch time lessons for home schoolers, retirees, college students and working professionals.

Since we are the best  in the state of Spring Hill , we are able to be a 'full service' music school. This allows us to offer lessons as early as 9 a.m. and we see many students between the hours of 11 a.m.-2 p.m. If you are a home school parent, retiree, college student or working professional who has a flexible schedule, take advantage of our early morning and lunch time lesson spots.

10. Located on 3015 Belshire Village DriveSuite 106 Spring Hill, Tn 37174

Our central location makes Chewning School of Music easily accessible from all areas of Spring Hill. We’re just minutes from The Crossings of Spring Hill, local dining, and family-friendly neighborhoods. In addition to serving the Spring Hill community, we’re also convenient for students coming from nearby areas.

11. Month to Month lessons.

The School does not require semester minimums for lessons. Every student here is on a month-to-month basis.

If you are ready to start, you have nothing to lose as we only want students who truly want to be here and we will not commit you to a long term contract.

Meet the Director

Growing up in a musical family, Michelle was inspired by both of her paternal grandparents. Her grandmother, a piano teacher in Memphis, was a big influence from an early age, while her grandfather, known for his beautiful baritone voice, was often featured as a soloist at church. Michelle's father was an “instrumental” as well, taking her to many live performances as a child, thus fostering her love not only for piano, but for all instruments. He enjoyed gospel music which helped develop Michelle's ear for harmony.Michelle received her training in musical performance while studying classical music, performing at church, school events, and for musical theater. An accelerated student, she entered college under the early admissions program as a high school senior to study piano with Dr. Mary Greenhoe, at Tennessee Wesleyan College. She continued on to University of Tennessee for two years and then returned to Wesleyan, studying organ with Dr. Greenhoe.  In 1988, Michelle moved to Nashville with aspirations of pursuing music professionally. She kept her day job (working in the group insurance industry) while pursuing her passion for music. By age thirty, Michelle had worked her way up the corporate ladder to become Vice President of Marketing and Underwriting for her company. This required managing sixteen employees, and a $40 million book of business. But while she did this, and did it well, her heart wasn't in it. Meanwhile, Michelle was teaching piano at the WO Smith Music School in Nashville. Reaffirming her true calling, Michelle made a major life leap and left her secure corporate position to share her love for music through teaching.A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Michelle plays piano, organ, guitar, handbells, ukulele, baritone uke, and has studied violin and mandolin. Having directed children's choir and handbell choir, she has written handbell music, arranged piano pieces, written and produced various children's shows, performed at countless weddings and been the pianist for musicals including Wizard of Oz, Oklahoma, The Boyfriend, Fiddler on the Roof, and Annie Get Your Gun. Michelle sang on station id's for Country Music Television and Nashville Channel 17, as well as recording sessions for Lifeway. She has taught music and piano at several preschools in Davidson, Maury and Williamson counties. This past year she had the special privilege of teaching ukulele at an area retirement home to ladies ages 80-90.Michelle now manages CSM full time, and enjoys working with the families in the community.

Michelle Chewning
Co- Owner
Chewning School of Music