Ryan B.
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About Ryan B.
Ryan Bale is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer based out of Los Angeles, CA.
He has been actively working as a music teacher since graduating while working on various musical projects as a guitarist and producer.
He is influenced by artists such as Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails, Royal Blood, The Beatles, boygenius, Young the Giant, Led Zeppelin, Deftones, and Tool. He strives to find the balance between modern and vintage, heavy and melodic, to create a sound that is uniquely his own. Whether it’s a blaring guitar solo, a heavy riff, or softly placed chords and arpeggios, Bale’s priority is always to serve the song.
Bale grew up in Charlotte, NC, playing in bands and booking shows since he was a teenager. He graduated from Berklee College of Music with a dual degree in Guitar Performance and Music Business in May of 2019. While at Berklee, his band, The Cotones, recorded with acclaimed producers such as Steve Albini and Joel Hamilton.
Q&A with Ryan B.
Which musician would you like to play with?
Dave Grohl
Which musician has influenced you the most?
Jimmy Page
What can you teach me better on your instrument than any other teacher?
Fretboard efficiency to make expressing ideas on the instrument easier.
How did you learn to play your instrument?
Listening to great teachers and learning my favorite songs.
What equipment do you play on today?
Gibson Les Paul, Danelectro Baritone, Fender Jazz Bass, Line 6 Helix Floor
Which personal trait helped you the most while practicing?
Patience with myself and a willingness to make mistakes
What does your instrument have that others don't?
Expressiveness and adaptability
How do you handle children?
Kids are great, and often easier to understand than adults 😂
Music style(s)
Alternative/Indie Rock
Level(s) Comfortable Teaching
Beginner to Advanced
What languages can you teach in?
English