Bryan has been teaching music for over 20 years, working with students of all levels and genres through private lessons and group classes. He has led clinics and masterclasses at top universities both nationally and internationally, and has served as musical director for bands, ensembles, and orchestras. His teaching centers on building a deep, flexible musical vocabulary - giving students the tools to learn any song and create their own music.
"I love digging into the why behind a composer’s decisions. That way, you’re not only learning the music - you’re learning the vocabulary behind it, so you can carry those ideas into learning any song, improvising and creating your own creative work.”
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Testimonials
"Taking lessons with Bryan has brought my musical competence to levels I never expected to reach when I started playing 10 years ago. I originally decided to pick up guitar only because I wanted my young son to grow up in a musical household. But after a few lessons with Bryan I was able to discover abilities that have set me on a pursuit toward mastery of the instrument.
Now instead of just a fun hobby, I have developed a lifelong commitment to acquiring not only a multitude of capabilities on guitar but also a deep understanding of musical theory and concepts.
Not only is Bryan’s musical knowledge vast and deep, but he is also kind, patient and encouraging in a way that would inspire anyone on any musical level to pursue greater proficiency."
Now instead of just a fun hobby, I have developed a lifelong commitment to acquiring not only a multitude of capabilities on guitar but also a deep understanding of musical theory and concepts.
Not only is Bryan’s musical knowledge vast and deep, but he is also kind, patient and encouraging in a way that would inspire anyone on any musical level to pursue greater proficiency."
"When I first met with Bryan 5 years ago, he asked me what I wanted to accomplish in lessons. I said I wanted to learn how to play the piano without having to look at sheet music telling me what to play.
I had taken piano lessons when I was a kid but did not know how to play even a simple C chord.
Bryan has since taught me all chords and chord inversions, as well as how to improvise, all while working on different genres.
It’s been such a rewarding experience and he’s made it so much fun!"
I had taken piano lessons when I was a kid but did not know how to play even a simple C chord.
Bryan has since taught me all chords and chord inversions, as well as how to improvise, all while working on different genres.
It’s been such a rewarding experience and he’s made it so much fun!"