Ryan Stohs

Ryan Stohs has lived the majority of his life with a pair of drumsticks
in his hands: starting in 1985 with drum set lessons, through 12 years
of drum corps, into the percussion program at San Jose State University,
and on to teaching, writing, and performing all across the country.
Ryan
has experience performing with all styles of musical groups, from duos
and trios to orchestras and drum corps. He has a passion for musical
theatre and has most recently been the drummer for all of the musicals
with The Stage …The Bay Area's Premiere Off Broadway Theatre.
As a
teacher, Ryan uses traditional, yet progressive teaching methods to help
make his students proficient all-around drummers. He is available for
instruction to all ages and experience levels in all styles - from drum
set, to rudimental playing, to orchestral percussion. Ryan is available
to help you become a better drummer.

www.ryanstohs.com

Full Name:
Ryan Stohs
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Institutional Affiliation:

Drum Instructor and Arranger - San Jose State Marching Band
Drummer - The San Jose Stage Company

Music Styles:
Rock, Jazz, Latin, Classical, Rudimental
Age Ranges:
Pre-School
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Adult
All Ages
Education:

Music/Percussion Major - San Jose State University
Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps - 1994-1997 (section leader 1996-1997)
Also
studied under: Bill McGrath Jr., Dennis Mancini, Anthony J. Cirone,
Fred Sanford, Jim Casella, Ralph Hardimon, Murray Gusseck,
Master classes with: Stanton Moore, Mike Clark, Billy Ward

Years Teaching:
20+
Lesson Rate:
$35 per half hour
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