Helping educators and teams improve systems, elevate leadership, and integrate modern digital tools.
About Me
With 27+ years of experience as an award-winning band director, clinician, and consultant, I help programs build clarity, efficiency, and leadership from the inside out. I’ve guided teams across Texas in transforming student outcomes, training new leaders, and adopting modern digital tools that actually work.
Whether it’s improving systems, strengthening your team, or getting ready for a big push in performance, I bring strategy and support that move you forward.
My Philosophy
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Excellence is built on systems, not just talent.
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Leaders rise when their environment supports growth.
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Small changes can unlock major results.
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Everyone deserves clear, actionable guidance.
Experience at a Glance
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2018 – Present: Educational Consultant & Leadership Workshop Facilitator | RyanAgard.com
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Provides clinics, leadership training, and strategic consulting for music programs, fine arts teams, and school districts across Texas
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Helps programs improve systems, align staff, and raise student achievement through practical, personalized support
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Founder of bNoteable.com, a digital platform helping student musicians build profiles, prepare for auditions, and gain college and drum corps exposure
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Recognized for helping programs streamline their operations with custom digital tools and workflows
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Proud member of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Phi Bet Mu
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2000–2018: Director of Bands | Dawson HS, Stephen F. Austin HS
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Led ensembles to the UIL State Marching Contest every eligible year in my career
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Earned consistent UIL Sweepstakes awards and multiple TMEA Honor Band Finalist placements
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By my final year of teaching, I guided 100 students in the Dawson Band to earn placement into the All Region Band which is a program record.
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Built respected and effective student leadership teams that continued to thrive after my departure
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Trained and mentored staff, implemented sustainable systems, and led with a vision of long-term program growth
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Guided hundreds of students toward college scholarships and music opportunities — both for music majors and non-majors
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Clinician & Adjudicator: UIL Region, Area, and State Events
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Known for delivering direct, musical, and actionable feedback that programs can apply immediately
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Frequently invited to judge marching and concert evaluations
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What Others Say
"Ryan has been an outstanding clinician for our program. His attention to detail as well as his ability to relate to the students makes him one of the premier clinicians in the state. If you're looking for someone to be honest as well as have solutions to get better, he is your guy!"
— Marcus Daniels
“Ryan Agard embodies the definition of dedication to his students and music. His passion for perfection is one to be admired, and those who have had the privilege to work with him have seen this in action. I cannot say enough.”
— Tonya Schepis
