Chris Vanhaverbeke began his musical journey playing in folk and rockbands performing covers and originals. When he decided to take his guitar playing to a higher level he took Jazz lessons with Rob Campbell before moving on to Classical guitar. Chris studied Classical guitar with the world-renowned teacher Eli Kasner and one of Canada's top recitalists Jeffrey McFadden. His Education is extensive, including an Honours degree in Fine Arts from York University with a focus on Music Education and his Guitar Teacher's A.R.C.T (Associate of the Royal Conservatory). The year Chris achieved his A.R.C.T. (2001) he was one of only two graduates across Canada to achieve this level in Classical Guitar.

Chris is now a full-time guitar teacher and professional musician. He has been teaching guitar since 1994. Chris has had success teaching all age groups and many styles of guitar playing. Patience is one of the qualities that make him a great teacher. Each lesson is geared toward the individual's needs and interests. Some students need a clear structure and are interested in learning all aspects of music including theory, history and harmony. Other students take lessons strictly for short-term enjoyment and want to play songs as quickly as possible. Chris is sensitive to each student's needs and goals.

Chris is continually upgrading his knowledge, skill and teaching craft with master classes, seminars and independent study. He is also a member of ORMTA (Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association).