Education
Previously, Ryan had attended Northwest School of the Arts, in Charlotte, North Carolina from 2001 to 2005 and also the University of North Carolina at Wilmington from 2005 to 2010. He is now attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music on scholarship.
Career
Aside from being a saxophonist, he is also a drummer, bassist, and pianist. recordings Ryan released his first album, "Doc"s Blues" on April 28, 2008 with the help of keyboardist Joseph Wooten, drummer Nate Morton, and Brazilian musicians (bass) and Ronaldo Pizzi (keyboards). His second work was released December 21, 2010. lieutenant is entitled, "All By Myself" where all instruments are played by him.
His most current release, "Story" was released March 28, 2013.
Ryan plays Légère Reeds, P. Mauriat Saxophones, Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpieces, Curt Mangan Strings, Neotech Straps, Intellitouch Tuners, Soultone Cymbals and Mono Cases.