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      About Travis Barker

      Travis Barker
      Travis Barker
      Music Teacher, Master
      Location: Olathe, KS
      Speaks: English
      Instructs: Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Mandolin, Music Theory, Technology, Ukulele
      Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music - Central Christian College of Kansas
      Performance Experience: Travis has had the opportunity to play with many groups and bands, including college-level jazz bands, worship teams, and two US tours with local contemporary rock bands from Wichita, KS. After studying music production in college as part of a general music degree, he has also been able to do recording for several local artists from McPherson, in addition to doing covers and recording projects for students. He currently plays drums for Dead Ends, a Kansas-city based metalcore band.
      Teaching Experience: I have been teaching for 10+ years, starting out tutoring other students in high school, and now as a career! More recent experience includes administrative duties/teaching private lessons and band labs as the Musical Arts Director at Arts After School McPherson, teaching one-on-one lessons at various locations including Guitar Center of Wichita KS, and teaching online lessons through Zoom.

      Get to know Travis Barker


      Travis Barker is a contemporary music teacher and musician with experience in a wide range of music, including rock, jazz, metal, worship, and more. After graduating from Central Christian College of Kansas in 2019, he started working as the Musical Arts Director at Arts After School of McPherson, and later opened his own small music studio, McPherson Music. He recently moved to the Kansas City area in 2022 and is excited to be a part of a larger music community!

      Travis Barker teaches at:
      14162 W 119TH ST
      Olathe, KS 66062
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