Blues • Rock • Acoustic • Healing Arts
Services Built Around Music & Meaning
Guitar Lessons, Handpan Instruction & Wellness Programs in Cincinnati & Online.
Learn Guitar Online or In-Person with a Touring Artist: With over 30 years of experience, Kelly offers personalized guitar lessons for all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, these lessons are designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and lasting skills. Perfect for those looking to grow their guitar abilities while discovering the joy of music.
Discover the Magic of Handpan with Personalized Instruction: Explore the soothing sound of the handpan with Kelly’s one-on-one lessons, ideal for beginners through advanced players. Experience the healing and creative aspects of the handpan in workshops and retreats that help you unlock new ways of expressing yourself.
Soulful Guitar Performances that Inspire and Connect: Kelly’s high-energy performances blend soulful guitar, raw blues, and deep emotional connection. Whether it’s an intimate event or a large festival, every show is crafted to move and inspire audiences. Perfect for those seeking an unforgettable musical experience.
Sound Baths, Guided Writing, and Mindful Music Sessions: Kelly offers wellness programs that include sound baths, guided writing circles, and mindful music sessions, designed to calm the mind, open the heart, and inspire creativity. Ideal for groups, retreats, and collaborative wellness events, these programs promote stress relief and personal growth.
Guitar Lessons with Kelly Richey In-Person & Online — Built Around You
Whether you’re local to Cincinnati or anywhere in the world, Kelly Richey offers private 1:1 guitar lessons tailored to your level and goals. In-person sessions are available across Greater Cincinnati and surrounding areas, while online lessons let you learn from the comfort of home — same personalized coaching, no wasted time, just real progress with a pro guitarist who has 30+ years of experience.
- Personalized lessons matched to your skill level and style
- Hands-on, real-time feedback whether in-person or via Zoom
- Clear structure with no fluff — just fast, focused growth
- Recorded sessions to review and reinforce your learning
- Flexible access — Cincinnati area or anywhere in the world
Learn Handpan with Kelly Richey In Weeks, Not Years — In-Person & Online
- One-on-one in-person or online lessons tailored to your goals
- Discovery Sessions to explore and choose the right handpan before buying
- Training in rhythm, technique, improvisation, and mindful flow
- PDF materials, recorded sessions, and real-time coaching
- A low-pressure, supportive space designed for adult learners
Live Performances
- The Spear Shakers — Fiery blues-rock energy built for festivals and large-scale events
- Solo Acoustic Guitar — Intimate, soulful blues paired with honest storytelling and raw emotion
- Live Handpan Performances — A meditative sound journey perfect for retreats, wellness events, and healing gatherings
Wellness Programs
Transformative experiences that blend live music, breath, and intention. Sound baths, guided writing, spiritual direction, and immersive retreats designed to restore, inspire, and reconnect.
- Live handpan & guitar sound baths
- Private and group wellness retreats
- Guided writing & spiritual direction sessions
- Custom corporate wellness experiences
From the Substack
Words from Kelly's writing practice
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