Colin Hotz
Guitar & Bass Guitar Instructor in Boulder, Colorado
“Maybe the Milky Way is a giant record, and your life is the needle.”
About Colin
Colin Hotz teaches guitar lessons and bass guitar lessons in Boulder at The Lesson Studio. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Nebraska Omaha and a master’s degree in music from the Manhattan School of Music.
Inspired by rock and grunge, Colin began guitar at age 12 and started teaching during college. His performance and recording experience spans classical, rock, bluegrass, and singer-songwriter music, bringing a broad musical perspective to his lessons.
Colin’s Instructional Approach
Colin builds guitar lessons and bass guitar lessons around students’ musical interests, connecting songs they want to learn with the skills needed to play them. He emphasizes music theory alongside practical technique, helping students understand how music works.
Scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions provide tools for continued growth. Lessons connect these foundations to musical goals, giving practice a clear purpose and helping students approach new material with confidence.
A Little more about Colin
Practice advice and the music that inspires him
Practice Tips
Build a warm-up around scales and arpeggios.
Use a metronome, varying tempos and accents to strengthen timing, coordination, and familiarity with the fretboard.
Favorite Artists
| Rock | Morphine |
| Americana & Folk | Sarah Jarosz |
| Jazz | Medeski Martin & Wood |
| Bluegrass: | Punch Brothers |
| Rap & Hip-Hop: | A Tribe Called Quest |