Gordon Lewis
Gordon Lewis brings a rare blend of technical mastery, creativity, and heart to everything he plays. While he’s fluent on multiple instruments, we’re especially excited he’s bringing his banjo instruction to Coletrain—filling a long-missing piece in our lineup. From the driving style of Flatt & Scruggs to the rhythmic nuance of clawhammer, Gordon offers students a chance to explore the full range of the instrument. He has a true gift for meeting students where they are and helping them discover their own musical voice. We’re incredibly fortunate to have him on the CMA team.
— Coleman Smith, CMA Founder & Music Director
Acoustic & Electric – Beginner Piano, Beginner to Intermediate Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass and Ukulele – Folk, Americana, Gypsy Jazz, Classical, Old Time (Hybrid Virtual + In-Studio Instructor)
Gordon Lewis is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator with over 15 years of experience performing and teaching across a wide range of traditional and contemporary genres. Best known as one half of the acclaimed folk duo Roma Ransom, Gordon has toured nationally, sharing stages with celebrated artists and contributing to film and commercial soundtracks for brands like Patagonia, Yeti, and Vice.
As a banjo instructor, Gordon specializes in both clawhammer and Scruggs-style picking, blending old-time sensibilities with modern creativity. His playing draws inspiration from Appalachian traditions, early Americana, and roots music, making his instruction a great fit for students interested in learning with authenticity, groove, and soul.
Gordon’s overall teaching philosophy across all instruments emphasizes personalized, student-centered instruction. Whether introducing the fundamentals of patterns and chord transitions or guiding more advanced players through stylistic nuance, he meets each student where they are. He’s taught in both classroom and studio settings and is deeply committed to helping others find their voice through music.
Gordon is also a featured educator at Camp Coletrain, where he leads pop-up workshops and co-teaches the Intro to Acoustic Music Workshop.
Based in Colorado Springs, Gordon offers a mix of virtual lessons and in-person instruction at our Salida and Buena Vista studios.
