Teacher Profile: Ryan Roikola

About Ryan Roikola

Ryan Roikola is a music educator specializing in Woodwinds (Bassoon and Clarinet), Piano, and Guitar. His background is in both music education and performance, and his primary is Bassoon.

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in music education from Lynchburg College and Master of Arts in bassoon performance from University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He also holds two professional artist certificates, from the University of South Carolina and University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Ryan has been an active instructor since his time in college and has had a wealth of teaching experience, both as an instructor of record for undergraduate coursework and as a private instructor for middle and high school aged students. He enjoys working with students one-on-one, and seeing their self-confidence, performance skills, and music appreciation grow in time.