"Dear Ryan,
Thank you for being a great drum teacher. You helped me improve a ton, and because of your help I easily played our songs for band. Merry Christmas!
From,
Jacob"
"I am so glad that we found Ryan. Our son plays the drums so nicely. He is also doing very well in his middle school band class and he is well prepared for high school band. Ryan is so patient and fun ~ your drum lessons will be very thorough." - Kim Mech (parent of student)
"Ryan is a very patient, knowledgeable, and effective teacher. Great with kids!" - Yvonne Faulkner (parent of student)
"Ryan Elwood teaches, inspires, and motivates my son to want to play the drums with more effort and feeling. He is always prompt, courteous, and teaches from the heart." - Sara Stump (parent of student)
"We have been amazed at the progress our daughter has made in the five years she has been taking drum lessons from Ryan Elwood. Because he is kind, fun, and explains things clearly, she always looks forward to her lessons. Thanks to Ryan's personality and skill, she has developed into a confident drummer who is now the percussionist for her Middle School Band. She even practices voluntarily! Ryan is also totally dependable, never having missed or been late for a lesson in five years." - Barbara Fayeulle (parent of student)
"Ryan works very well with our seven-year-old son. He's extremely patient and has the unique ability to allow Jaxon to practice fundamentals but also play "beats" (as Jaxon refers to them), that allow him to enjoy the experience. Ryan focuses on reading music and helps Jaxon with his confidence. I highly recommend Ryan to work with your child." - Kenlyn Newman (parent of student)
"Ryan is an exceptional teacher in that he begins where the learner is, and knows just the right direction and suggestions to give to enhance building skill and satisfaction. Ryan goes above and beyond by providing sheet music from various artists as well as a custom set of practice exercises as one progresses. He recommended where I could purchase my drum set, how to select them, and he even came to my home to help me set them up. Ryan can bridge to any learning style at any age - and I am living proof of that, having started drum lessons later in life. Ryan truly loves what he does, which comes through as he teaches. I highly recommend Ryan as a drum teacher for anyone of any age!" - Deb Weist (student)