SRJC Music Department
Share
We are proud to be one of the most successful and well-established community college music programs in Northern California. We have a comprehensive program where students can pursue Associate in Arts degrees in Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, or Jazz Studies, as well as a degree or certificate in Digital Audio. We offer a wide array of General Education courses for musicians and non-musicians ali
12/17/2025
Please join our applied and class piano students for an end-of-term piano recital. Beginning through advanced pianists will perform in this free program on Tuesday, December 16 at 7pm in Newman Auditorium on the Santa Rosa Campus.
09/27/2025
You're an inspiration and we appreciate you Ryan!
From silence to song, Ryan Woodard’s journey is nothing short of remarkable.
Diagnosed with autism at age 3 and nonverbal until 9, Ryan found his authentic voice through music. By 11, he was jamming on stage with blues legend Buddy Guy. Today, at just 18, this Santa Rosa native is a gifted multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and frontman of the Ryan Woodard Band, blending blues, funk, classic rock, and surf.
Ryan’s story has already caught national attention — from viral performances with 10M+ views, to receiving a guitar and personal note from John Mayer himself. 🌍
Now an SRJC student, Ryan is honing his craft in music theory, songwriting, and recording — turning dreams of world tours and Grammys into a future within reach.
Read about Ryan’s success, resilience, and authenticity at stories.santarosa.edu. His music is a powerful reminder that limitations don’t define us — passion does.
Come explore and be a part of the SRJC Music Department!
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Contact the university
Website
Address
Forsyth Hall, 1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
95401
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm |
