Ryan Carroll

Hi, my name is Ryan and I am a 26 yr old Radio Producer Living in DC. I have been playing music ever since I saw School of Rock in 3rd grade! I started off with Guitar but also play Banjo, Mandolin, Harmonica, and Tin Whistle. I grew up on Classic Rock but my influences these days are pretty broad! I play lots of folk music, but was pretty into the Boston Punk Scene when I lived there for a number of years. My Spotify is full of everything from Grunge, Punk, New Wave, Traditional Folk, all the way to Reggaeton and Hip-Hop. I learned a lot of my music by ear and feel I can provide a unique way of looking at an instrument. I am happy to provide you with lots of structure and feel it’s important to get down all the basics. However, I’d like to also show ways in which you can find your own style that will stand out! I can show you whatever technique you’d like, whether it be Folk, Rock, or Heavy Metal. I primarily teach Acoustic Guitar, but I can also teach Banjo. Thanks for taking a look at my profile. Hope to meet you soon! 

I teach a wide variety of styles and a multitude of different ways to approach the instrument. I really hope to pass along my knowledge but also want to show you non-traditional ways in which you can truly feel the music.