Chapman began playing the guitar at age 16,[1] and he graduated from The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in 1995.
[1][4] In 2006, he posted an instructional video on Myspace that received positive feedback, and he then switched to YouTube to promote his work globally.
[5][6] Chapman is also the frontman and lead guitarist for the Malta-based band, Clockwork Wolf & Co.[7] During his time spent as a Faith Guitars clinician,[when?]
Chapman was approached by the director of the parent company Barnes & Mullins, and was offered a signature guitar as part of the Gould brand.
[8] Chapman has also endorsed Ernie Ball, Faith Guitars, Seymour Duncan, Gravity Picks, and Boss.