"My daughter started guitar lessons with Ryan about a month ago. I am impressed by what she has learned in such a small amount of time. Ryan is a very experienced teacher and passionate about teaching his students."

Kari O., Minnesota Lake, April 2022

"I have tried other instructors, but I feel confident with Ryan that I can be successful."

Michelle M., North Mankato

"I have been taking lessons from Ryan for about 3 years. He has been great to work with, pushes me when necessary and let's me do my thing when I want to. As a 67 year old he has helped me learn, be creative and to thoroughly enjoy the playing the guitar."

Joe O., Blue Earth

"He's picked it up in just a few short weeks."

Heather J., Saint Peter, MN

"I can't believe I learned this much at my first lesson!"

Sierra S., Cleveland, MN

"Ryan has been easy to work with scheduling lesson times."

Rita B, Madison Lake

"You nailed those guitar solos."

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"I am learning how to play the guitar much faster than I thought I would. I tried teaching myself for a long time."

Sarah, Minnesota State University, Mankato Guitar Class

"Really useful instruction!"

Davis C., Mapleton

"Ryan has been teaching my son, Aadin to play guitar. Aadin plays all the time and I have seen improvement in just 3 weeks. Thank you Ryan for all your patience!!!"

Kelly K., Mankato

"Ryan graciously introduced (officially) my seven year old to the guitar when she happen to be with a friend that was having lessons. My daughter has always been very interested in the guitar after she was given a guitar from a friend a few years ago. When it is time for her to have guitar lessons, Ryan would be my first choice with his wonderful teaching style, store location and expertise."

Emma J., Mapleton

"Do you have recommendations for teachers? He doesn't want a college student. He wants a "real grown up" teacher." Jennifer V., Mankato

"Ryan Lano. He has a popular guitar studio and is really good with young people. He is also a father. He was in Theory II when I taught it in 2000. Very smart person." Martha L., Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato Staff

"Ryan is an amazing guitarist and teacher! I've learned so much in little time!"

Breanna W., Mapleton

"Carter played Aguado beautifully."

Kristy M., Mankato

"You are a great teacher."

Sandi D., Mankato

"I learn a lot in guitar class. I learn notes, the letter names on all the strings, and how to read guitar music. I also get lots of super cool songs and memorized a bunch of them. With Ryan, I feel like I can become a rockstar."

Grace L., New Richland Guitar Class

"Your style of teaching is elegant because each week you deconstruct a lesson that leads to the bigger picture. I've never seen guitar instruction so deconstructed and explained so easily. I feel like every week's assignment puts pieces of a puzzle together. It's the highlight of my week."

Rich H., St. Peter Regional Treatment Facility Guitar Class

"Your method has a real easy way of gauging your own progress."

Fairchild T., Mankato

"After only three months of learning how to play the guitar using your method, Dalton played your version of Brahm's lullaby in our church's Christmas program. You could hear a pin drop."

Grandma K., New Richland

"I like the techniques you're teaching me, but I especially like the ear-training along the way!"

Dennis O., Mankato

"The method you show Jake on how the guitars combine with the bass and the drums, and how the parts come together, is a musical lesson experience I have never seen."

Amy H., Mapleton

"I like the songs you teach me because then I get to learn the techniques too."

Dayton H., Good Thunder

"The best part of the lessons is that you teach me songs that I know."

Logan N., North Mankato

"You just showed me the notes and said here play this, your method was so easy it worked!"

Josie C., Mankato, MN

"I'll have this nailed by next week."

Dave V., Saint Peter, MN

"He skips Saturday morning TV and does music lessons."

Cole J., St. Peter

"I like having guitars and amps in my home office."

Matt H., Mankato, MN

"I am just a beginner, but I wrote my own song already."

Zandria M., Vernon Center

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"I feel like I miss out if I don't come in for my lesson."

John M., Wells

"My guitar is invaluable."

AJ, Minnesota Lake

"Ryan has been teaching my daughter, age 11, for the past two years and she learns a new song every lesson. It even inspired my husband to take up guitar lessons. Although Ryan specializes in ages 6-16, he has a successful method of teaching for all age groups. My husband and daughter love to rock together! Thank you Ryan!"

Rachel S., Amboy

"Shred 'til you're dead."

Luke P., Minnesota Lake

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"More than just guitar lessons, our whole family is getting education in music from Park Street Guitar Lessons!"

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"The acoustics in here are amazing!"

Scott F., at Park Street Guitar Lessons Studio, Minnesota Lake

"Matthew's future is looking bright."

John P., St. Peter

"It isn't easy to find an instructor willing to teach Bluegrass on a Baritone Ukelele. Ryan has been willing to take me on. He taught me fundamentals that I need to know to play my favorite songs, it has been great fun having his instruction!"