From the streets of Brazil & Trinidad to venues and recital halls in the US, Riley has led a musical path of study and exploration different from most others. As an accomplished composer, bandleader, producer and performer, he brings a unique skillset to teaching that combines numerous diverse sources and styles, with an attempt to encourage broad musical understanding and appreciation. 

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Music Lessons Available (also offered via online)

-Guitar

-Drumset

-Bass

-Production

-Ableton

-Vocals

-Ukulele 

-Percussive arts

-Samba drumming (one-on-one & group)

-Steel Pan

-Songwriting

-Band leading/management/booking

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Credentials include:

-5 Years private guitar tutelage 

-BA in music performance from Humboldt State University

-Personal and group training with teachers Eugene Novotney, Howard Kaufman, Eduardo Fuentes, Marcio Peeter, Andy Narell, Tim Bertsch, and many more. 

-Carnaval performances with the Invaders Steelband (Trinidad & Tobago)