A native of New Orleans, LA, Ryan has been trained in music and musical theory since the age of 4. In elementary school, Ryan was selected to be a part of the Gifted and Talented program, and perfected his love for playing the drums, among other instruments including the piano, bass guitar and wood and brass instruments. Ryan has used his passion and talent of music to create a better world. Ryan led and participated in a exchange program where students in New Orleans, Paris and Johannesburg learned about music, history and the importance of culture. Ryan is also a full time music teacher at in New Orleans. In 2018, Ryan is launching an after school program to educate youth about getting into the music industry. He believes music is a catalyst for reengaging disconnected youth in the learning process. Ryan also is the creator of Raw Revolution which is the band he performs with. After Hurricane Katrina, Ryan and his family moved to Alabama where he attended the Alabama School of Fine Arts. While in high school, he moved back to New Orleans where he finished the remaining years of high school at NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts). Upon graduating, Ryan attended Dillard University where he earned a Bachelors of Arts in Music in 2016.