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.