Meet Ryan Angdhiri – Wiingy’s student favourite piano tutor
By Wiingy on Apr 24, 2026
Updated Apr 24, 2026
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Ryan Angdhiri · Piano Tutor · Toronto, Canada
Part of the Wiingy Tutor Spotlight Series – where we go beyond the profile page and introduce you to the real people behind your lessons.
Not every great piano tutor studied music at university. Some studied economics – and that tells you something important about what kind of teacher they are.
Ryan Angdhiri is a piano tutor based in Toronto, Canada, currently completing his Bachelor’s in Economics at the University of Toronto. He has over three years of teaching experience on Wiingy and more than a decade with Yamaha, specialising in chord theory, ear training, improvisation, and performance coaching.
His students range from young kids to adults picking up the piano for the first time – and one elderly student with a dream of performing in a band.
His motto sums up everything about how he teaches: slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.
He sat down with us to talk about patience, the spider hand technique, and the message a student sent him outside of class hours that reminded him exactly why he does this.
Who is Ryan Angdhiri?
Ryan has been playing piano for over a decade, trained through Yamaha’s structured programme before bringing that foundation into his own teaching.
What makes his approach stand out is less about method and more about mindset – he builds lessons entirely around the individual, creates space for students to move at their own pace, and never rushes the process.
He’s also living proof of his own philosophy. As he puts it, plenty of kids were smarter and faster than him growing up. They eventually stopped playing piano. He didn’t. And that staying power is exactly what he brings to every lesson.
The interview
Beyond being a Wiingy tutor, who are you in real life?
“I’m an economics student at the University of Toronto in Canada. I think the fact that I’m outside of what you’d traditionally expect from a music tutor reflects how Wiingy really is a service for everyone – anyone from any place or background, as long as you have the right skill set, can do well here.”
Take us back to your first Wiingy lesson – were you calm or in full “please don’t let the WiFi crash” panic mode?
“The lesson itself was fine, but there was a little bit of panic figuring out how the platform worked. I was able to get through it, especially with the help of the team. It was a memorable one, a good one.”
What’s one small moment that made you feel like, “This is why I teach”?
“One of my students, outside of class hours, sent me a message asking how to learn a particular song. That was really nice because it shows that even beyond the paid hours, students are still genuinely interested in music. They actually want to learn, and it’s just really nice to have them feel that way.”
Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast
When we asked Ryan for his top tips for students who want to improve faster, his answer was almost counterintuitively calm.
“Learn to enjoy the process. Just like with any skill – whether it’s academics, art, or anything else – it takes time. There’s no way to learn it overnight. My advice is to be patient, especially with yourself. It really is okay to take time, and it always does take time.”
“Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. There’s really no way to learn something complex overnight – the best way is to learn at your own pace.” – Ryan Angdhiri
In a world of quick-fix tutorials and 30-day challenges, this philosophy is a quiet act of rebellion. And judging by his students’ results, it works.
What’s your trick for making boring topics interesting?
“I tell stories to relate to my students. Even though every student is unique, a lot of them face similar struggles with piano. When I tell them about another student who faced the same issue, they feel seen, like they’re not alone. It feels a little lighter after that. Less boring.”
If your teaching journey was a movie, what would the title be?
“‘Slow Is Smooth and Smooth Is Fast.’ Because that’s something I really believe. There’s no way to learn something as complex as piano very quickly. The best way is to learn at your own pace, and over time, it all comes together.”
What kind of student were you – top scorer, last-minute procrastinator, or somewhere in between?
“I was the kind of student that showed up. I was never an ace student, but I was there when I needed to be. A lot of kids were actually smarter and faster than I was, but they eventually stopped playing piano. I’m still here. That’s why I believe what I believe about things taking time.”
On AI and Learning
Ryan’s take on AI and piano is about as clear as it gets.
“With piano, you either can play or you can’t – that’s not something that can be faked. If I were teaching math, maybe you could plug it into AI and copy answers. But with piano, there’s simply no way to fake it. So in this case, AI can help, but it can’t replace the actual learning.”
He does use it selectively, for things like flashcards or helping students retain concepts, but the lesson itself is always hands-on, always practical, always human.
The story that says everything about him as a teacher
Ryan has taught students of all ages, but one moment recently stopped him in his tracks.
“A student recently revealed to me that the whole reason he was studying piano was because he wanted to perform in a band. It came as a total surprise, especially because he’s an elderly student. I just thought, ‘Anyone can really do anything at any age, as long as they put their heart into it.’ It was really sweet.”
That reaction – genuine warmth rather than surprise, is exactly the kind of tutor his students keep coming back to.
Rapid fire with Ryan
| Strict or Chill? | Chill |
| Coffee first or Class first? | Coffee first |
| Planner or Improviser? | Planner |
| Handwritten notes or Typed notes? | Typed |
| Googled something mid-class? | Yes |
| Early bird or Night owl? | Early bird |
| Homework: Essential or Optional? | Essential |
| Movie or Reading? | Movie |
| Life’s warning label? | “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” |
10 seconds to convince you
We gave Ryan ten seconds. Here’s his pitch:
“It’s fun and really enjoyable to learn the piano. Scientifically, it’s literally a fact that learning any instrument is good for your brain. It keeps you mentally active, and yeah, it’s just a lot of fun.”
Ready to learn piano with Ryan?
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not learning fast enough, or that piano is taking longer than it should – Ryan is the tutor who will tell you that’s completely normal, and then show you why it’s actually a good thing. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a parent looking for lessons for your child, or an adult with a long-held dream of playing, Ryan will meet you exactly where you are and build from there.
Book a lesson with Ryan Angdhiri
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Apr 24, 2026
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