On Sonata #5: I like the minimal structured beginning, the kind of less is more mindset that I really respond... I think that the whole thing is remarkable.

Mark Keffer Artist

On Sonata #5: You have these rises and falls. Reminds me of white caps on the water on a cold and windy day. Turbulent and full of energy.

Leah Frank Pianist

On Sonata #5: There was a flow that was happening with the music. I found myself almost dancing with it.

Eileen Dorsey Artist

On Sonata #5: What I noticed initially was a twinkling piano… The way the notes were progressing made me think of light waves not just from the sound of the notes, but even looking at the sheet music how they kind of went up and down and undulated.

Pat Broughton Artist

On Sonata #5: I felt with the third movement there were some really strong patterns, there was repetition, there was pause. There were lights and darks. It was very mysterious.

Leslye Discont Arian Artist

On Sonata #5: I felt that there was a similar frequency, a soul-searching quality to it. It was very fulfilling to listen to it.

Brian Matheny Artist

“…episodic, excessive, idiosyncratic, perhaps even indulgent…”

David Gooding Composer

“Ryan’s work is thoughtful, unusual, and quirky; often profoundly moving, but not afraid of being fun, either. He utilizes a broad and deep musical palette, with clear classical influences, while also creating work unlike anything I’ve ever heard.”

Liz Huff Bossy Cat Productions (owner)