Private Guitar, Bass Guitar and drum lessons
Fairfield Ohio
All Ages Welcome
With over 20 years of teaching experience, we offer private music lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.
Music is the Mission
From preparing for Fairfield Music Academy performances, developing songwriting skills, singing and playing guitar, preparing for an audition or simply learning your favorite songs, we keep our lessons relaxed and fun.
Fairfield Music Academy focuses on developing the student into a musician and not simply a music student. We absolutely encourage parents to take part in our lessons.
Music Myths some adults have
I'm too old to start now.
Nope, FMA has students in their 50's 60's and 70's.
I have no musical talent.
No one is ever hopeless. As long as the student has the will, we'll get there.
I have to read music to play an instrument.
Reading music is not necessary for most applications, but we can teach you as much or as little about reading music and music theory as you choose.
Reviews
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“Ry is a great instructor. Young or older at heart he is willing to share his knowledge of music. I started when I turned 55 and I have been enjoying guitar since. Ry is teaching my grandson now he started at 10 on drums and has him playing guitar also. In a few yearsi will be taking my other 2 grandchildren. I would recommend Fairfield Music Academy. You’re never to old to learn.”
“An amazing musician! Extremely knowledgeable in multiple instruments. We started with guitar for my daughter and he gave so much information that she soaked up like a sponge thanks to his fun attitude and enjoyable way of teaching. We now are doing drum lessons for my son also. In the beginning the noise bothered him due to sensory issues, but Ry broke through all that and got him loving the sound that he makes and has him drumming to beats all his own, as well as beats to other songs. So glad we found Fairfield Music Academy!”
“Awesome place! The teacher has a remarkable way of bringing forth gifts and talents in my Granddaughter. Love this place and what it has to in store for my baby.”
“Ry is an amazing teacher. He is super fun to be around. My daughter had been taking lessons for over a year and has done great with Ry.”
“Great musician and an innovator in both electronic and acoustic drums.”
Meet Ry
Ry Stephenson
Director since 2013
As a well-rounded musician, Ry is (a career drummer, bass player and solo acoustic guitar artist) capable of playing many styles of music and playing several instruments.
He toured with funk band and bass clinician Freekbass, produced and mentored by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Bootsy Collins.
He has played with such diverse and popular artists as such Country Music Association recording Dan Varner and Cincinnati blues legend Sonny Moorman and has logged approximately 800 - 1100 performance from jazz to heavy metal all around the US since 2001.
Began teaching private lessons in 2005
Guitar
Drum Set and Percussion
Bass Guitar
Ukulele
Toured Regionally and Nationally
Seth Alder Project
Acuman
Freekbass
Dan Varner Band
500 Miles to Memphis
Sonny Moorman Group
Crossroad Station
Smoke Parade
Ry has 6 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards nominations for Best Funk Band (2), Best Country Band (2), Best Blues Band and Best Rock Band
Shared the Stage
Taylor Swift
Craig Morgan
Tracy Lawrence
Blake Shelton
Josh Gracin
Confederate Railroad
Little Texas
Buckethead
Boyz 2 Men
John Michael Montgomery
And More
Lesson Rates
Monthly Tuition
$120 for a 4 week month- 30 minute weekly lesson ($30 each lesson)
$150 for a 5 week month
The fine print
Scheduling
Once a single lesson or lesson block of 4 is completed, it is assumed that lessons will continue at the same scheduled time the following week. A weeks notice is requested to inform the teacher that the student intends to discontinue taking lessons. Teachers will provide students with contact phone numbers and email addresses. Communication between students and teachers is important.
Book a Lesson
Please feel free to call or message us 24/7. We’ll get back to you ASAP.
Text / Call / Email
(513) 272-8462 fairfieldmusicacademy@gmail.com
