Ryan Huddleston is a human Swiss army knife, with a piece of positivity, know-how, and wisdom for every occasion. His many musical specialties and extensive technical backgrounds have placed him as a key figure and consultant for world tours, recording sessions, and music production designs of numerous multi-platinum artists, corporations, and professional productions, including Christina Aguilera, Train, Taylor Swift, Linkin Park, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Bolton, The Fray, Joss Stone, Avenged Sevenfold, NFL, NHL, The Today Show, Live 8, Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more. San Diego based, nature loving, active and athletic; when home Ryan is often playing gigs, teaching music, creating new music in the home studio, surfing at the beach, practicing botany in the garden, or researching in his home library. Before touring, Ryan was an Authorized Warranty Repair Senior Technician for stringed instruments, amplifiers, and other electronic devices at one of the largest instrument repair facilities in the country, String Masters. While working there as District Manager, he completed 6 college degrees and several certifications in the fields of Music Performance, Music Theory, Music Technology, Stage Performance, Live Sound Reinforcement, Recording Arts, Digital Audio Production, Amplifiers & Electronics, Stringed Instruments, Pro Tools Software, and Wireless Coordination. Growing up playing team sports and several musical instruments, Ryan developed a natural leadership and ability to direct groups, music projects and bands, such as Impentris, Guitar Serenity, International Roadie, Free to Burn, LeperKhanz, and many more. Ryan’s professionalism, musical talents, tactical precision, discipline, fitness, and digital wizardry have allowed him to work at the highest level with A-list artists & major corporations for more than 20 years, in more than 70 countries, at the biggest events in the industry, with dozens of endorsement relationships, White House clearance, and pockets full of MacGyver tricks.
“Teknix integrates you, your music & technology.”
– Ryan Huddleston
ELIXIR STRINGS VIDEOS
Elixir Strings Guitar Tech Troubleshooting Video Series, Featuring Ryan Huddleston. Learn the secrets from a professional guitar technician, so you can quickly troubleshoot and prevent various technical difficulties, such as Staying in Tune, Noise and Crackle, String Buzz, and No Volume. These videos will help you get your gear optimized for performance, so you can take the stage, or hit the studio, like a pro!
TEKNIX SWITCHERS
Teknix Concepts Switchers offer solutions for analog & digital systems, with a variety of customizable options. Handmade in the USA with only the best components. Designed and road tested for professional system back up switching for XLR, TRS, USB, MADI, MIDI, SMPTE, and more.
GUITAR REPAIR WORKSHOPS
The Guitar Repair & Maintenance Workshop is a hands-on experience. Learn to get better tone & feel, and increase the value of your guitar. Comes with take home materials, life-long resources, and free give-aways. Take your guitar playing and technical awareness to a professional standard that can save you time and money forever.
“If you look & sound better, you’ll feel & play better”
– Ryan Huddleston
ROCKSTAR SECRETS
Elite Services and Custom Solutions for Music Performance and Technical Productions. Music Performance, Artist Development, Advanced Guitar, Business Planning, Theory and Songwriting, Install and Calibration, Health and Wealth, Repairs and Modifications, Security, Video Production and more.
HELP TEKNIX
Improving the Community Through Training, Hands-On Experience, and Instruction for talented and aspiring musicians & technicians through scholarships, donated time, equipment, studio & shop facilities, and other resources. We believe in helping to make the San Diego Music Community stronger & smarter. It’s our goal to support and educate the community, by leading the leaders of tomorrow.
SHRED TEKNIX
Music Instruction specialized for advanced musicians and songwriters. Available for all levels of experience and ages. Clinics, private lessons, Skype, and lectures. Instruction on guitar, bass, drums, percussion, piano, voice, theory, instrument repairs, technical designs, instructional videos, free tutorials, and more.
TONE TEKNIX
Manufacturer Warranty Certified Repairs for stringed instruments, amplifiers, and electronics. Focused on professional touring & recording. Services include repairs, upgrades, modifications, installations, servicing, maintenance, and more. Other services available for microphones, keyboards, computers, MIDI equipment, speakers, cables, rack equipment, road cases, and much more.
AUDIO TEKNIX
Professional Audio Recording, Touring Services and Equipment Rentals. Large and small production events, specialized services and custom equipment packages for live music, live & studio recording, corporate events, weddings, parties, and more. Design & installations for studios, home, and commercial.
TRICKNOLOGY VIDEO SERIES
The Tricknology Video Series, with 8 DVD’s & more than 6 hours of one-on-one instruction, is perfect for every Musician, Engineer or Technician. Ryan Huddleston takes you into the shop, into the studio, and on the road with him, to teach you all the best trix of professional Audio Engineers & Backline Technicians.
MUSIC & AUDIO TOOLS
The International Roadie “Music and Audio Tools” CD is an encyclopedia of test tones. 78 essential reference tracks: Drum Sounds, 31-Band EQ Test Tones, Oscillators, Pink Noise Generators, Speech, Musical Scales, Animal Sounds, Music, & more. Use these reference sounds to test musical & audio equipment in the shop and on location.
GUITAR SERENITY
Experience a relaxing journey through Classical Guitar Masterpieces, intimately performed by Ryan Huddleston. He delivers a wide variety of classical favorites from notable composers such as J.S. Bach, Gaspar Sanz, Matteo Carcassi, Francisco Tarrega & Antonio Vivaldi, while intertwining his original compositions.
IMPENTRIS
Shredding guitar solos, explosive drum solos, dominating bass lines, terrifying vocals, and diabolic soundscapes. Impentris’ debut album, “Approaching the Darkness”, was released in 2012. It was written and recorded 10 years before that. This record showcases musical virtuosity in classic heavy metal form.
GREATEST GUITAR SOLOS
Ryan Huddleston performs the greatest guitar solos of all time, selected by Guitar One Magazine, plus a few of Ryan’s favorite jams. Watch live performances by Ryan, up close with note for note guitar solos of Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dimebag Darrell, Kirk Hammett, David Gilmour, Randy Rhoads, and more.
TECH TIPS & TRIX
Technical Tips & Trix, from audio tips to foreign language translations, for every Musician, Engineer or Technician in the Music Industry looking to expand their skills and tools.
SHRED LIX & TRIX
Shredding Licks & Tricks for Musicians. Short lessons of various musical concepts for guitar solos, drum grooves, bass lines, scales, and other musical ditties.
MY FRIENDS ON TOUR
Meet the personalities & positions of the band and crew on the road with Ryan, with interviews, pictures, bios, links, & Rock Star stories from around the globe.
TRAIN CRUE
The complete backstage experience behind the scenes with Train’s Road Crew: pictures, videos, music, stories & more. Introducing the band and crew like never seen before.
IN THE PRESS
Teknix Concepts & Ryan Huddleston in the press. Read from others who have interviewed Ryan, the International Roadie: Elixir, Ultimate Ears, MiraCosta College, and more.
CUSTOM PAINTING & ARTWORK
Check out the Art & Custom Paintings Gallery. Guitars, Paintings, Christmas Ornaments, and more.
EQUIPMENT ENDORSEMENTS
The gear used by Ryan Huddleston and the companies that he recommends. Thanks to all the vendors and friends for their support and endorsements.
Ryan Huddleston’s Full Resume
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Authorized Warranty Lists
Elixir strings troubleshooting videos with Ryan Huddleston Ryan’s Recent Projects
Teknix Concepts Switchers Guitar Workshops 101 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time Music Videos by Music & Videos by Ryan Tricknology Video Series 8-DVD Set Tone Teknix Audio Teknix Impentris Approaching the Darkness Guitar Serenity The Eras and Beyond International Roadie Music & Audio Tools Test Signals for Audio Systems
Teknix Resource Library Tips & Trix Shred Lix & Trix My Friends on Tour Equipment Endorsements International Roadie Memiors Follow Ryan Huddleston around the globe to the coolest places on the planet