Introduction

Hi, I'm Stuart Ryan, a guitarist and composer from the UK. I'm here to guide you through pieces in the blues and rock genres, from debut all the way up to grade eight.

About Me

• Experience:
  I've been playing guitar for nearly 30 years and have worked as a professional guitarist for the last 15 years.
• Roles:
  My work includes:
  • Studio musician
  • Concert guitarist
  • Composer

Writing Contributions

For over 15 years, I've contributed to guitar publications, writing acoustic guitar columns for:

• Guitar Techniques
• Guitarist Magazine
• Acoustic Magazine
• Acoustic Guitar (Germany)
  I've also written for various publications worldwide.

Composing and Teaching

As a composer, I create music for:

• TV programs
• Music libraries

I'm also active as a clinician for the Takamine Guitar Company, traveling to play their guitars and hold performance clinics.

Teaching Passion

I teach at the Bristol Institute of Modern Music (BIM), and teaching is a passion of mine. I've been involved in education for a long time.

Special Connection to Rock School

Most importantly, I recorded many of the guitar parts on the original Rock School syllabus all those years ago. It's a real pleasure for me to revisit these pieces and break down the guitar parts to help you understand how they work.

Focus Areas

In our sessions, we'll be looking at:

• Important stylistic elements
• Techniques for using the picking and fretting hands
• Improvisation over these pieces
• Approaching solos
• Scales and techniques to prepare for exams

Get Ready!

So, get your guitar, tune up, and let's have some fun with these pieces!