Osterloh Guitar Academy: A Self-Taught Guitar Player's Journey

About: Osterloh Guitar Academy: Self-taught Guitar Player Solution!

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Travis Osterloh with guitar students
Travis Osterloh teaching guitar

The Spark of Inspiration: From Guitar Hero to Real Guitar Mastery

Have you ever played Guitar Hero? I was hooked on the thrill and satisfaction of nailing each song perfectly. Little did I know, this addiction would change my life forever. My name is Travis Osterloh, and the rush of playing those songs led me to a 10-year self-taught journey that was filled with ups and downs.


A Journey of Struggle and Discovery

Years of on-and-off practice, struggling with guitar tabs and YouTube videos, and countless terrible performances at open mics taught me a lot through failure. However, everything changed when I found a teacher who provided the skills I have today. This mentor believed in me, challenged me, and taught me techniques and principles that I never knew existed.


The Birth of a Passionate Community

During an expensive guitar conference, a one-on-one conversation with my close friend and guitar teacher, Matthieu, shattered my individualistic mindset. He said, "Travis, you’re an excellent player. How come you’ve never thought to teach guitar?" That question planted the seed for Osterloh Guitar Academy (OGA).


Established in March 2021 in Columbus, Ohio, OGA was created to give other guitar players the chance to achieve the success I experienced through years of hard work. Our mission is to build a community of driven and supportive musicians who strive for growth, make connections with like-minded individuals, and support each other through classes, events, and shared experiences.


Our Promise to You

  • Make playing guitar fun.
  • Help you resolve bad habits.
  • Clearly connect what’s important.
  • Get you the results you’re looking for!

Achieve Your Goals with Personalized Instruction

Our goal is to teach and train students to become excellent musicians. We focus our classes on the specific skills you need to achieve your goals, providing personalized roadmaps for your journey at your own pace. We guarantee your success if you follow our instructions from class to class.


A Supportive Learning Environment

Each lesson at OGA features students of various skill levels working on the same content. We create a supportive environment where you can connect with others who share your passion. This makes learning enjoyable and more effective, leading to a higher success rate. Consistent action trumps sporadic practices, and we ensure that you understand the importance of learning the right skills first and how it all connects.


Join Our Growing Family

As OGA continues to grow, our passion remains stronger than ever. Over the past three years, I've worked with over 30 students, celebrating their successes and cheering on their achievements. I look forward to doing the same for you.


Welcome to Osterloh Guitar Academy, where your musical journey is our priority.

Sincerely,

Travis Osterloh

Owner of Osterloh Guitar Academy