Meet the 7DrumCity Team

All of our teachers are active in the DC music scene, with formal training and inspirational backstories. Part of what makes learning fun is being inspired - especially by your teacher! It's obvious to me that the personality of a teacher and the vibe of the learning environment greatly impact a student's learning experience. In addition, it's also important to realize that YOU are your own best teacher...  We look forward to meeting you and helping you get awesome at your instrument! 

-Miles Ryan
7DC Owner & Founder

Drum Teachers

Andrew Toy

Ben Tufts

Isabelle De Leon

Mitch Bass

John Heinze

Winston Johnson

+ Muralist

Colin Kelly

+ Group Classes & Kids Under 6

Adam Ashforth

Antonio Peluso

Guitar, Voice, and Keyboard Teachers
After moving to a bigger studio we enthusiastically added guitar, keys, and voice in 2017 & 2018

Guitar, Bass, & Voice

Beth Cannon

Guitar, Voice, Songwriting

Erin Frisby

Guitar, Music Theory

Ray Lamb

Keyboards, Music Theory

Brenna Muller

Keyboards, Music Theory

Stanley Spottswood

Voice

Cecily Bumbray

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7DC Management Team

Miles Ryan
Founder & CEO

Niko Rao
Enrollments Manager

Hannah Leskosky
​Property Manager

Kyle Rodrigo
Bookkeeper & Onboarding Manager

Bryce Banks
Studio Manager & Enrollments Assistant

Jasmine Williams
Studio Manager &
​Event Staff

Zee Wright​
​Studio Manager &
Event Staff

Graham Robertson
Flashband Director

Studio Mascots

Remo
Official Mascot

Linus
Bandana Model

Guava
Miles' 21-Year-Old Leopard Gecko (visit his tank on the 2nd floor)