Colin Kelly

Colin Kelly is the founder of MusEd Colorado. He is a private guitar instructor and performance consultant for musicians of all ages and abilities. Utilizing traditional music knowledge, training, and a profound love of the craft, he is able to aid his students to attain their musical ambitions. Colin believes in developing strong fundamental technique and knowledge of the guitar or bass, but he never loses sight of the art and love of music. He has worked as a coach at Kosa International Drum Camp, and for the teen band, The Hashtags, that performed at the 2015 BolderBoulder. He is also the primary songwriter, singer and lead guitarist for local folk/rock/americana band Augustus, who was voted the 2nd place band in Best of Boulder 2015. Colin studied music at Castleton University in Vermont and graduated with a BA in Music Performance. In addition, he has spent many years as professional guitarist and bassist in Jazz, Latin, Pop, Blues, and Rock bands in Vermont and Colorado. In his private time, Colin can be found skiing the Pallivicini Lift at Arapahoe Ski Basin in the winter and hiking 14ers in the summer.