Teacher Profile: Ryan Smith

About Ryan Smith

Ryan M. Smith is a Colorado musician, composer, teacher, and

producer. He received his Bachelor of Music degree with a

Concentration in Composition from Metropolitan State University

of Denver in May of 2013 and graduated with Honors. Ryan

plays in local music groups, teaches privately and with local

music organizations, and enjoys writing a variety of music

ranging from contemporary classical to popular styles. He has

written, recorded, and produced two solo albums under the

name M.I.X along with writing music for local high schools and

community groups. He aspires to help other musicians create

their music by setting up a music production organization which

will help them with recording, shows, songwriting, and more.

Ryan's end goal is to bring people together and to help them

understand themselves using music as his medium.

Ryan's style of teaching is personal and caring. Whether or

not his students develop a desire to pursue music beyond

lessons, he cares about their happiness and personal success.

Ryan develops a relationship with each student and enjoys it

when he hears that they have used a concept from lessons for

something beyond music. Ryan strives to instill a strong

understanding and enjoyment of music in each of his students

which they can then share with the people in their life. Art is

about connection and understanding and Ryan's teaching style

reflects this idea.