Shelby Murdock is a professional musician, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, and music educator based in Southeast Idaho. She is the founder of Snake River Strings Co., an award-winning music school with locations in Rexburg, Ammon, Blackfoot, and Pocatello, along with online students nationwide. Snake River Strings Co. was named Idaho’s Best Music School in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Shelby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Idaho State University and is passionate about making music education fun, creative, and accessible for every kind of learner.

Shelby Murdock started teaching fiddle out of her parents' basement after only a year of playing. She had no idea she was starting a business. Today Snake River Strings has four locations, more than 50 instructors and teaches over 21 instruments. Shelby and I talk about challenging tradition while still honoring it, documenting systems so you can multiply yourself, and redefining what growth really means. You'll also hear how her grandpa's long-lost 1950s honky-tonk bass found its way back into the family.

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Favorite Book:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

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