Guitar Instructor

Education

• Bachelors in Jazz Guitar

• Masters in Music Education

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Professional Experience

• Elementary Music Teacher

• Taught Music Theory & Jazz History for 2 years at URI

• Been gigging professionally 10+ years

• Been teaching guitar for 10 years 

• Has performed at Newport Jazz Festival with URI big band 3 consecutive years

• Has performed at wedding receptions and ceremonies at venues including Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Washington County Fair, North Stonington Fair, Brooklyn County Fair

• Has performed at several music festivals and with the following bands: URI Big Band, Nick Casey, The Lexies, The Stilts, Late & Early

• Freelance Musician

Ryan enjoys living in Rhode Island with his wife and two girls, and is also currently teaching K-5 music at Savoie Elementary School. Ryan is a fantastic addition to the SCSPA team!