Favorite Albums
- "Tribute"
- Ozzy Osbourne/Randy Rhoads
- "Hot Rats"
- Frank Zappa
- "Train of Thought"
- Dream Theater
- "Passion and Warfare"
- Steve Vai
- "Office of Strategic Influence"
- OSI
Favorite Songs
- "Crazy Train (from Tribute)"
- Ozzy Osbourne with Randy Rhoads
- "Soul Meets Body"
- Death Cab For Cutie
- "Glorious"
- Steve Vai
- "Army of Me"
- Bjork
- "Dance Of Eternity"
- Dream Theater
Favorite Artists
- Steve Vai
- Frank Zappa
- Liquid Tension Experiment
- The Police
- Mozart
Ryan Gavan
- Primary Instrument: Guitar
- Profession:
- Website: http://myspace.com/ryangavanmusic
About Ryan Gavan
Began playing trumpet at 10. That didn't stick so I started playing guitar at 16 and that's when I got bit by the bug. Played in bands all through high school and college playing parties and small clubs. While bored working in the corporate world, I decided to audition for Berklee College of Music and much to my surprise I was accepted. That's where I met the "brains" behind this very website!Lessons & Articles By Ryan Gavan
It’s The Wood That Makes It Good: Part 2
By Ryan Gavan
Ryan Gavan comes correct with part 2 of his look at how different woods affect the tonal characteristics of the guitar. This installment focuses on necks, fretboards, and “tops”…
September 9, 2009 on 3:09 pm | In Articles, Gear & Equipment, Guitar under tone, wood | 1 Comment |It’s The Wood That Makes It Good: Part 1
By Ryan Gavan
Ever wonder about the different kinds of woods guitars are made of? Ryan Gavan has. Read a lil’ bit about the many kinds of woods used in guitar production and how they affect the tone of the instrument.
September 2, 2009 on 11:41 pm | In Articles, Gear & Equipment, Guitar under tone, wood | No Comments |Effects… Where Do I Begin? (Hint: Right Here.)
By Ryan Gavan
Ryan Gavan gives the beginner guitarist a peek in to the world of guitar effects. If you’ve always wanted to explore the use of pedals and more experimental sounds in your playing, but don’t know much about the subject, here’s the place to start.
April 1, 2009 on 12:52 pm | In Articles, Gear & Equipment under effects, electronics, gear, Guitar, pedals | No Comments |Practicing and Warming Up
By Ryan Gavan
Wondering how you can make the most of a practice session? Have a look at Ryan Gavan’s article about his approach to warming up and to practicing guitar.
July 24, 2008 on 5:00 pm | In Articles, Guitar, Musician's Health under advice, exercises, Guitar, practice, tips | No Comments |Featured Lesson
The distance between two notes is actually something quite important... it's called an interval. Kristian...
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Practice doesn’t have to be a “four-letter word.” Simply by maximizing...
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Primary Instrument: Guitar
Profession: Performer, Producer, & Songwriter
Country: United States of America