About Ryan

I'm a drummer and teacher with 13 years of playing experience and nearly five years of experience helping students learn.

My goal is to make lessons feel encouraging, personal, and genuinely enjoyable. I've worked with children, college students, and older adults, and I've learned that every student responds to a different teaching style. Some students benefit from a structured step-by-step approach, while others become more engaged by learning songs they already enjoy. I adapt lessons to the person in front of me rather than forcing every student through the same system.

Outside of music, my experience working as a caregiver for an adult with disabilities and leading a Best Buddies student organization has strengthened my patience, communication skills, and ability to connect with people who learn in different ways.

I teach rock, jazz, funk, pop, and metal, along with music reading, rhythm, technique, and strong foundational skills. Whether a student is sitting behind a drum kit for the first time or looking to become a more confident player, I want each lesson to leave them excited to keep learning.