RYAN WALLER MUSIC LESSONS
Guitar, Bass, and Singing
If you’re looking for music lessons in Arlington, TX, we offer personalized instruction in guitar, bass, and singing designed around your goals and experience level. Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the very first time or looking to sharpen more advanced skills, each lesson is tailored to help you make steady progress while enjoying the process of learning music.
We provide in-person music lessons to students throughout Arlington, Fort Worth, Dallas, Grand Prairie, and Mansfield to help you progress as fast as possible and become the musician you’ve always wanted to be. For those who prefer more flexibility, we also offer virtual guitar lessons, allowing you to learn to play music from the comfort of your own home!
Private Music Lessons Available For All Skill Levels
About Our Music Lessons
Students choose Ryan Waller Music Lessons because our lessons are designed to be:
✔ Personalized to each student
✔ Focused on real musical progress
✔ Built around the music students enjoy
Lessons combine technical training, song learning, and music theory to help students build lasting musical skills.
We offer personalized lessons for both acoustic and electric guitar, designed to keep students motivated while building fundamental skills. Our teaching covers a wide range of styles, including rock, blues, pop, metal, and more, so you can explore the music that YOU enjoy playing. Whether you’re just getting started or already have experience, our flexible curriculum adapts to your goals, helping you improve technique, learn songs you love, and grow as a guitarist and musician.
Our bass guitar lessons are designed to be both professional and engaging, giving students of all skill levels a structured and enjoyable path to progress. Whether you’re picking up the bass for the first time or looking to expand your technique, we cover a wide range of styles, including rock, funk, metal, and more. From learning your first notes to developing advanced techniques, we guide you every step of the way and help you become the bass player that you want to be.
We believe that every voice is unique in its own way, which is why our lessons are designed to help you unlock your full vocal potential in a way that feels natural and authentic to you. We focus on building a strong foundation in breath control, pitch accuracy, and tone, while also introducing more advanced techniques as you grow. Every lesson is tailored to your goals, helping you find your voice as a singer!
“Great guitar instructor, Ryan takes the time to create individualized learning plans. Music lessons are not cookie-cutter lessons. Each student has their own interests and goals. Ryan incorporates these into each lesson, and his teaching style is easy to follow. He uses his skill and knowledge to craft lessons that are fun. At the end of the day, you take music lessons because you want to play music, Ryan will get you there.”
“Ryan is a very talented guitarist and an incredibly patient instructor. He really cares about helping you improve skills. I am a very slow learner musically, but Ryan has helped me improve my skills immensely. On top of that, he has a kind demeanor, which isn’t always the case with musically gifted instructors.”
Get Started With A Free Lesson!
We believe that a trial lesson gives the student and teacher the opportunity to decide if they are a good fit for one another. Get in touch with us and let us know what your musical goals are, and we'll set you up with a 30-minute lesson on the house!
If you’re interested in taking lessons or have any other inquiries, please provide your information in this form, and we will contact you as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions
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We typically teach around ages 9 and up, but the most important thing is that the student has a clear interest and passion for music (and that they’re big enough to hold the instrument).
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Not at all. We teach everyone from people who have never touched an instrument to advanced musicians!
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Absolutely. Learning a musical instrument is practically impossible without consistent practice, and we want to help you reach your goals and enjoy playing music!
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30 Minutes - $35 per lesson
50 Minutes - $50 per lesson
60 Minutes - $65 per lesson
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We currently accept Cash, Card, Zelle, Venmo, and CashApp. Basically, anything except for checks.
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We offer both! You can choose in-person for a more traditional approach, or learn virtually from the comfort of your home.
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That depends on the student and their goals, but we typically recommend about 10–15 minutes a day for beginners, 20–30 minutes a day for intermediate students, and 45-60+ minutes for more advanced students.
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Progress mostly depends on the student and their goals. First, you have to define what being “good” means to you. After that, it’s mostly about how much practice and effort you put into it!
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Most students take lessons once per week to maintain steady progress. Consistency is key when learning an instrument.