About Me
Ryan is a Columbus based drummer, composer and educator, with a M.M. in Jazz Studies from The University of North Texas, as well as a B.M. in Jazz Studies from Capital University, studying drum set, concert percussion, steel drums, and world music with Bob Breithaupt, Ed Soph, Quincy Davis, Bill Ransom, Matt Wilson, Joe LaBarbera, Mark Ford, José Aponte, Paul Rennick, Bob Becker, and others.
Throughout his 15+ year career, Ryan has played across the country, including New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, Buffalo, Cleveland, Dallas, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Ryan leads several of his own bands, ranging in sizes from 3-8 players, and in other groups including The Zakk Jones Trio, Flogo Shaggins, Safety Squad, The Coasters, The Platters, The Drifters, Waves de Aché, The Pete Mills Quartet, and others.
Ryan is currently the touring drummer for Emmy and Grammy nominated comedian Randy Rainbow. He is also a proud endorser of InEarz in ear monitors.