Ryne has been with Golden Music for over 4 years and in that time he has instructed over 60 students from 5 to 85! His specialty is American music focusing on Blues, Jazz, Country and pop. From John Coltrane to Sabrina Carpenter, he is happy to help you learn what inspires the student most. Ryne prioritizes a student's goals and interests over what is considered the norm of guitar instruction. Many instructors throw you to the wolves with books and repetitive exercises. This does not work! He works diligently to make sure your experiences are fresh and manageable. Whether you are just starting or trying to master your craft, Ryne has worked at ensuring that all of his students grow as musicians.
In addition to guitar instruction he also teaches Ukulele and Mandolin Bass and Banjo. He believes that music theory is foundational for all students and will sprinkle that in whenever he can.
Ryne is from Golden Colorado and has played music in the area for over 10 years. He honed his playing while playing in many local bands. He also helps develop and participate in programs at Golden music such as the West Colfax Jazz band and the West Colfax Rock Band.
Born in Alaska, and raised in Colorado, guitarist Jeff Gleason holds a Master of Music in Guitar Performance from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from Metropolitan
State University of Denver. He was the third-place winner of the Denver Classical Guitar Society’s solo competition in 2009. He has been an active studio teacher in the Denver area for over 20 years, and was also part of MSU Denver's guitar department from 2009 until 2020. While on the MSU faculty, Jeff taught private guitar lessons, class guitar, Intro to Music, and History of Rock and Roll.
He has performed throughout the United States as a soloist, including recitals and competitions in St. Louis, MO, Gainesville, FL, Reno, Santa Fe, and nearly every mountain and valley throughout Colorado.
Alex received his Bachelors Degree in Music from the University of Colorado. With 15+ years of touring and performing experience, he teaches all levels and styles. Alex teaches all styles of music including Rock, Country, Jazz, Experimental, Pop, Metal, Reggae, Blues, Folk, Classical as well as Theory, Improvisation, Composition, Notation, and Ear Training. To Alex each student is unique, and caters his teaching style as such to keep them progressing and having fun.
Andy Rimer is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and private music instructor. He started his career in 2001, when, after only playing guitar for a few months, was asked to play guitar and front a band. Eventually, Andy found another passion in teaching others. He taught extensively on the East Coast, both privately and at several music schools. Since moving to Colorado, he has continued maintaining a personal teaching studio, as well as teaching around the Front Range. Andy is a huge advocate for original content and has focused on writing his own music.