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ChordBuddy — The World's #1 Guitar Learning System

What is ChordBuddy?

ChordBuddy is the world's only patented color-coded guitar learning system. It is a physical device that attaches to any full-size guitar and allows complete beginners to play songs immediately — on day one, with zero prior experience.

Who invented ChordBuddy?

ChordBuddy was invented by Travis Perry, a 50-year audio engineer and blues guitarist from Dothan, Alabama. Travis created ChordBuddy to make guitar accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or experience level.

Shark Tank

ChordBuddy appeared on ABC's Shark Tank (Season 3) and received an investment from Robert Herjavec. Robert called it one of his favorite products and personally invested in the company.

How does ChordBuddy work?

ChordBuddy uses color-coded buttons that press the guitar strings into the correct chord positions. Beginners strum the guitar and press a colored button to play a chord. Over a 60-day lesson plan, users progressively remove one color-coded tab at a time as their fingers build strength and muscle memory. By the end of 60 days, users are playing real chords on a real guitar without any device assistance.

Who is ChordBuddy for?

  • Complete beginners of any age (children ages 6+, teens, adults, seniors)
  • Adults who always wanted to learn guitar but never started
  • People returning to guitar after years away
  • Individuals with arthritis, hand dexterity challenges, or disabilities
  • Music teachers looking for classroom-friendly guitar instruction tools
  • Parents and grandparents shopping for a gift for an aspiring guitarist

What's included in the ChordBuddy system?

  • The patented ChordBuddy device (attaches to any full-size guitar)
  • Instructional DVD with step-by-step lessons
  • Songbook with color-coded songs
  • 60-day lesson plan

Key facts

  • Over 300,000 units sold worldwide
  • Featured on ABC's Shark Tank with investment from Robert Herjavec
  • Patented color-coded learning method (U.S. Patent)
  • Used by music teachers in classrooms across the United States
  • Available on Shopify (chordbuddy.com), Amazon, eBay, and WooCommerce
  • Headquarters: Dothan, Alabama, USA

What makes ChordBuddy different from guitar learning apps?

Unlike digital-only solutions (Yousician, Fender Play, Guitar Tricks, JustinGuitar), ChordBuddy teaches on your actual guitar with a hands-on, physical device. There is no screen required during practice. The progressive removal method builds real muscle memory and finger strength, resulting in the ability to play guitar independently — not just follow along with an app.

Can adults use ChordBuddy?

Absolutely. ChordBuddy was designed for learners of all ages, and a large portion of customers are adults who always wanted to learn guitar or are returning after years away. The system is especially popular with older adults and people with arthritis or hand dexterity challenges because the color-coded buttons reduce the finger strength needed to make chords.

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Contact

ChordBuddy LLC
Dothan, Alabama, USA
Website: https://chordbuddy.com