NATHAN P. CHAPMAN ('01)

Nathan grew up in the music industry.  He started playing guitar at age 3 and was recording in the studio by age 14.  The son of a well-known Christian duo, Nathan was also part of a Nashville church that gave the gospel world names like Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith.  As a boy he sat in studios watching legendary figures like Don Potter and Gary Hedden produce and engineer for world famous artists. But by the time he reached high school Nathan was burned out on the music industry.  He was ready to get away from the Nashville setting. 

 After hearing a Lee University choir in a local church he decided to enroll at Lee.  He declared a major in English and began having thoughts of one day becoming a professor.   But at Lee, Nathan’s love of music started to return.  He led worship in chapel using his skills as a writer and musician to connect with the audience.  By the time he graduated, Nathan was ready to return to the world he knew so well.     

Today Nathan Chapman is a sought-after studio musician and Grammy award winning record producer.  He has his own studio and works with a wide range of artists including Point of Grace, Taylor Swift, Sara Evans, Jewel, Stephanie Chapman, Shania Twain, and Colbie Caillat.  When asked what one piece of advice he would give to aspiring Lee grads, Chapman replies, “Work really hard.”