JACK SHANAHAN
Students answer:
"What's your favorite thing about Ryan?"
RYAN
FLEMING
Guitar, Ukulele, and Piano Instructor
Ryan Fleming is a guitarist with over a decade of experience as a private and group instructor and clinician. He is a Berklee College of Music graduate. He has studied with world-renowned teachers in areas including guitar improvisation, jazz composition and arranging.
Ryan is the guitarist and musical director for the 8-piece wedding/function band, Boss. He is also a member of the acoustic duo The Two-Timers. He has experience performing in orchestras for shows including Cabaret, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, A Chorus Line, and Footloose.
Piano, Guitar, Bass and Ukulele are all instruments Ryan teaches here at Jack's Guitar Garage. He has been teaching here for over 2 years. He enjoys teaching children and adults with any skill level.
Ryan strives to create lessons that inspire a sense of joy and curiosity about music. He recognizes each student as an individual with unique abilities, learning style and personality.
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST
The Beatles
1st song you learned beginning to end
Photograph - Def Leppard
INSTRUMENT YOU WISH TO PLAY
The Drums
FAVORITE SONG
Refuge of the Roads – Joni Mitchell
what inspired you into music
My father. He played music at home and in the car constantly—often at full blast! Though he’s not a musician, he’s one of the biggest music fans I know.
FAVORITE TEACHING MOMENT
Learning music is about balancing fun and hard work. When a student breaks through a tough spot through hard work and a belief in themselves, it’s a huge reward for me.