Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2008
Performance
About Ricky M.
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Ricky Mier is an award winning banjo player, composer, band leader, and Alumnus of Berklee College of Music. Founder of Rick Fire And The Ricktones, co-founder of Twisted Pine, Cat And The Moon and member of Hot Day At The Zoo. He has performed with Bela Fleck and Victor Wooten and has shared the stage with acoustic heavy weights such as The Punch Brothers, Peter Rowan, Alison Brown, Hot Rize, The Gibson Brothers, New Riders Of The Purple Sage, Yonder Mountain Stringband, The Sam Bush Band, Del McCourey Band, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, and more.
Ricky has performed on the main stages of major festivals such as Grey Fox, Celtic Connections (Scotland), Freshgrass, The Green River Festival, Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Special, Joe Val and many others.
In 2014 he won the gold medal at the Freshgrass banjo contest and the same year his band Twisted Pine won both the Freshgrass and Thomas Point Beach band contests. In 2015 Twisted Pine tied for First Place at the Rocky Grass Band Contest and they were nominated for IBMA's band momentum award.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Elm St
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-8 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-8 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-8 PM
Thursday
5 AM-8 PM
Friday
5 AM-8 PM
Saturday
5 AM-8 PM
Sunday
5 AM-8 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$70
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8 Reviews
Seth
Teacher's studio
Ricky is a breath of fresh air, a young professional musician grounded in roots of Celtic and bluegrass, but drawing on the wide spectrum that music has to offer - be it a bit of funk, or influences from around the world. His exceptional musicianship shines through and his teaching style is equally appropriate for concert preparation, fundamentals, or fun - he's energetic, dynamic, fun, and incorporates much seemingly effortless but very tight improvisation. Give him a try - you will not be disappointed.
Posted Mar 7, 2018
Alison B.
Teacher's studio
Ricky Mier is one of the most exciting young banjo players I’ve heard. With a fertile imagination and the technique to support it, Ricky is on the cutting edge of the latest crop of banjo adventurers. I look forward to seeing where he takes the banjo next.
Posted Mar 7, 2018
Steve M.
Teacher's studio
I’m not your average banjo student. I’d been self taught since high school and when I retired I decided I wanted to learn to play properly so I looked for a teacher. I found Ricky Mier online and with some trepidation I started my lessons. My trepidation stemmed from the fact that I was a hacker and Ricky is an experienced professional and an exceptional player. I thought I wasn’t the kind of student he was looking for. My anxiety was groundless because Ricky is much more than a great player, he is a committed holistic teacher. Our sessions are fun, challenging, and are focused on not only musical exercises but also tendon training, relaxation, and learning to listen. I’ve been with him weekly for almost 9 months now and while no one will mistake me for Bela, my playing has greatly improved. Whether your interest is Bluegrass, Celtic, or Melodic, Ricky can guide you on your journey in a fun, effective way. I really like our sessions. You will too.
Posted Mar 7, 2018
Experience
Singer
Aug, 2016 - PresentRick Fire And The Ricktones
My latest creative project. I'm taking operatic voice lessons and writing new songs and am planning to take this band on the road next summer.
Professional Musician
Jun, 2013 - Dec, 2016Twisted Pine
Twisted Pine is a bluegrass band I founded and played the New England Festival Circuit for three years. What a blast!
Touring Musician
Jan, 2013 - Jan, 2015Hot Day At The Zoo
For two years I got to play in a touring act that had a big following in the Jam Band scene. These guys really showed me how to be in a touring act.
Education
Nursing
Sep, 2009 - Jan, 2012College of Marin
Performance
Sep, 2012 - Sep, 2014Berklee College of Music
Certifications
Berklee Alumni
Mar, 2014Berklee College of Music
Awards
Band - Gold Medalist
Aug, 2014Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival
Band - Gold Medalist
Sep, 2014Freshgrass Bluegrass Festival
Banjo - Gold Medalist
Sep, 2014FreshGrass Bluegrass Festival
Languages
Spanish
Native Proficiency
Ricky's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Elm St
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-8 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-8 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-8 PM
Thursday
5 AM-8 PM
Friday
5 AM-8 PM
Saturday
5 AM-8 PM
Sunday
5 AM-8 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$70
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