With nearly 30 years of performing, composing, songwriting, and studio experience, Ryan is available for music lessons

  • Guitar (acoustic/electric -- all levels)
  • Bass Guitar (beginner/intermediate)
  • Piano/Keyboard (chord theory, scales, charts)
  • Songwriting
  • Composition/Music Theory

Contact Ryan today for lessons pricing and availability. Email at

ryan@ryansheeler.com


Background - overview

    • Bachelors and Masters from Iowa State
      • studies in composition, conducting, musicology, low brass, classical guitar
    • additional studies at University of Iowa School of Music
      • music theory, composition, musicology
    • taught History of Rock n' Roll at Iowa State with Dr. David Stuart
    • performed in regional rock/pop bands for nearly 20 years
    • solo singer-songwriter/arranger
    • performed and worked with church praise bands as guitarist, composer and multi-instrumentalist
    • several indepdendent CDs
    • books and journal articles
    • Music Instructor at Central Iowa studios
      • Rieman Music and Ames Music Studios
    • co-founder of Iowa School of Rock