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Ryan Y.

Ryan Y.

Colorado Springs, CO

Guitar Lessons, Vocal Lessons, Song Writing Lessons


Home or Studio or Webcam

20 Years

About Me

Ryanis a seasoned musician with 20 years of guitar-playing experience and a passion for songwriting. His sound is shaped by a diverse range of influences, including Jimi Hendrix, John Mayer, Eddie Hazel, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, and Amos Lee. Throughout his career, Ryan has experimented with and mastered the art of using and combining guitar pedals, helping students discover their unique tone and voice. He believes that the right pedal setup can unlock new levels of creativity, guiding players to find their individual sound. An award-winning singer-songwriter, Ryan has written and produced three original albums, including one with his 5-piece touring band, Redhoney, and another critically acclaimed solo acoustic project titled The Cleaner. With a vocal style shaped by these varied influences, Ryan specializes in helping aspiring singers bring their voices to life through tailored vocal warm-ups, strengthening techniques, and ear training. He focuses on teaching singers to recognize and navigate the differences between head, chest, and falsetto voices, empowering them to sing with confidence and clarity.

Ryan Y. has over 20 years of music experience in the Colorado Springs area.

Ryan Y. is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Vocal Lessons, Song Writing Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Kent State UniversityDecember 2011
Kent State University


What to expect in my Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Learning an instrument can be boring. That's not what I'm here for. I believe, in order to learn an instrument, a student needs dedication. But I also believe, to use the guitar as an extension of your creativity as a writer, a student needs needs a connection to the instrument. Whether a student is looking to nail a Hendrix solo note for note, or write their own story, word for word, I can get you there. I am just as happy to teach beginners learn chords and scales as I am to help an advanced guitarist find the missing piece to their guitar opus.


What to expect in my Song Writing Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

My favorite aspect of music has always been the creation of it. Through the years, I've written and recorded hundreds of songs. As an English major, I've learned the importance of editing, but also what makes a piece feel timeless lyrically. I've also been focused on writing songs since the day I started playing a guitar. For me, your instrument and voice should be an extension of what you're trying to say. I want to help you say what you want the world to hear. Any genre is encouraged.


What to expect in my Vocal Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

I grew up singing in a Southern Baptist church. In school, I joined choir and by college I was writing songs and performing them with my first band. Singing in front of people can be scary. The easiest way to overcome fear and unlock your potential as a vocalist is to connect consistent training with inspiration. I have a three octave range and have 20 years of stage experience as the lead singer of several live bands and solo acoustic performances.



Formal Education:

Kent State University BA

Private Education:

None

Performing Experience:

20 years of solo and band performance for guitar and vocal.

Experience Teaching:

3 years of private guitar lessons

Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
  • Webcam
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 11:00am 10:00pm View
Tue off off View
Wed off off View
Thu off off View
Fri 11:00am 10:00pm View
Sat 11:00am 10:00pm View
Sun 11:00am 10:00pm View
Last updated on 03/25/2025
Map:
Ryan Y. is willing to travel up to a distance of 15 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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