Ryan A. ~ Master Drum Teacher/Industry professional
Ryan has a Master's degree in Music Performance from Arizona State University. Ryan's teaching experience is extensive both as a private drum instructor and as a college adjunct professor. He offers comprehensive percussion education, utilizing a variety of curriculum depending on age and skill. Drummers can learn fundamentals plus utilize Ryan's expertise to help prepare for auditions, competitions, and showcases.
In addition to teaching he has worked as a freelance musician in both the Phoenix and Albuquerque areas since 2000. Ryan has performed with Bob Mintzer, Meguel Zenon, Marshall Gilkes, Bert Dalton, Chris Calloway, Wayne Burgeron, Rick DellaRatta, Glenn White, Michael Kocour, Mary Petrich, Will Goble, Armand Boatman, Mike Crotty, and Jon Gagan. He has toured and recorded with award winning singer songwriter Jason Daniello. Ryan also plays with the original jazz band Running From Bears. In addition to teaching at MMW he is teaching big band as an adjunct professor at Phoenix College, music humanities classes at Paradise Valley Community College, and private drum set lessons at Scottsdale and Glendale Community Colleges.
In addition to teaching he has worked as a freelance musician in both the Phoenix and Albuquerque areas since 2000. Ryan has performed with Bob Mintzer, Meguel Zenon, Marshall Gilkes, Bert Dalton, Chris Calloway, Wayne Burgeron, Rick DellaRatta, Glenn White, Michael Kocour, Mary Petrich, Will Goble, Armand Boatman, Mike Crotty, and Jon Gagan. He has toured and recorded with award winning singer songwriter Jason Daniello. Ryan also plays with the original jazz band Running From Bears. In addition to teaching at MMW he is teaching big band as an adjunct professor at Phoenix College, music humanities classes at Paradise Valley Community College, and private drum set lessons at Scottsdale and Glendale Community Colleges.
