TESTIMONIALS

“Travis is a musician with deep roots in Blues and Jazz. He is one who studies the master and takes the music to a new level; this is a rare quality today in music. The result can be found in his playing and teaching.”

~ Richie Hart, Associate Professor Berklee College of Music, World Class Musician

“My son has been learning guitar from Travis for almost two years. It has been a very enriching experience for both of us. Not only is Travis very passionate about the guitar and music, in general, but he translates that into this teaching. It is very refreshing to hear his philosophy that music comes from the heart and that one should practice by listening, not seeing. Moreover, he is very patient and always encourages my son during every lesson. Not surprisingly, my son has shown marked improvement and he has embraced the music-by-hearing concept. I cannot think of a better guitar teacher than Travis.”

~ Mani, parent of a student

“Learning to play guitar has been a lifelong dream of mine. Since I’ve been taking lessons, my playing has grown leaps and bounds. From melodies and solos, I’ve learned by ear and I feel it’s the best way to learn. I recommend anyone to try one lesson and you’ll be hooked!”

~ Barry , Student

Travis Shelby is an amazing teacher! He’s not only knowledgeable but he is able to break things down and communicate to beginners. He has great patience and cares about your growth as a musician. I appreciate his philosophy and the emphasis on ear training. I always leave his class feeling I’ve accomplished something. I would reccomend him to anyone who wants to learn guitar!

~ Etta Birmingham, Student

Searched several different Guitar teachers till I found Travis. He has a wonderful and patient ability as an instructor. You really get the whole ball of wax with Travis, he doesn’t just teach the guitar it can also be about becoming a better musician or the ability to play with other people, if that’s your goal, there’s always just the fun factor. You pick the song you want to learn and he walks you through it, or gives you great suggestions to help you work out things you may need to get better, he’s really the Best!!!

~ John Sweeny, Student

Travis and I teach in several of the same schools and have been playing together for years. Of all the musicians I know, Travis is by far one of the most selfless and stylish on the band stand, and caring and enthusiastic in the classroom. Not only does Travis have the ability to play with authenticity in any musical situation, he understands how to translate this feel and vocabulary to his students. I know a lot of his students, and you wouldn’t believe the spectrum of genres they span. No matter what your musical level or favorite style, Travis will get you as good as possible as quick as possible!

~ Patrick Morrison, Colleague

I cannot say enough great things about Travis Shelby! I would have given him 10 stars if there were enough stars here to fill in. I started my journey of the guitar at age 53 (never too old), and at that time Travis was recommended to me. Needless say I am still taking lessons from him and I trust this will keep happening for many more years to come. Travis is patient, educated, and a true professional in his field. Not only is he a great teacher but also a very talented musician. I would be pleased to recommend Travis Shelby for your guitar journey whether you are just starting out or looking to take your existing playing further. Also, Need a great musician for your next venue ? Call Travis Shelby.

~ Bob Ramalho, Student

I reached out to Travis to give my daughter electric guitar lessons, she loves strings and had already been playing violin for several years and wanted to add an instrument, so she chose the electric guitar, after speaking with Travis about his experience with working with children I was confident that Travis was the perfect fit for my daughters musical needs. He went a step further and guided me in the process of getting her the right guitar and amp as well, which was a huge help as I had no idea what to look for and didn’t want to get talked into anything more than I needed. He has been AMAZING with her she’s 12 and can be a bit challenging at times and hard on herself about her abilitys, Travis has been patient and kind and sensitive to those needs, I would recommend him to anyone who has a young child who is looking to learn a guitar!

~ Erin Howard, Mother of Student

Travis is a great teacher and really breaks it down for you if your struggling and also very patient with beginners like me. I would recommend anyone to take lessons with him

~ Jordan Smith, Student

I’ve been studying with Travis for over two months and I enjoyed having lessons with him. My favorite genre is Jazz and I like Travis’ teaching philosophy which focuses on ear training and musicality of playing. Yet, Travis is definitely not limited to being just Jazz, as he has the knowledge and skills with a range of different music styles. Having said that, I do recommend Travis if you are looking for a good guitar teacher to bring your playing to the next level! Good luck!

~ Deng Le, Student