Learn composition with a lifelong musician.
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About Ryan F.
Experience
Professional Freelance Musician and Teacher
Jun, 2004 - PresentSelf Employed, Various Bands and Studios
I have been working as a performer since '04, and teaching since '09. As a freelance keys and bass player, I record and play live for-hire as needed by project and producer. I've been very involved in Austin's theater and performing arts communities as a pianist and Music Director, including work with The ZACH (Merlin Works School of Improv), The Hideout Theater ('The Big Bash', 'Maestro!', 'Death By Musical' a B. Iden Paine Awards Best Music Director nominee), and the city's longest running musical improv troupe, GirlsGirlsGirls. I also write, record and perform originals, with regular live streaming.
Music Director
Feb, 2012 - May, 2014The Voodoo Comedy Playhouse
As a pianist and Music Director at Voodoo, I lead various musical improvisation casts through vocal practice, song structure and scene development. I also performed piano accompaniment in weekly company shows.
Teacher
Jun, 2009 - Feb, 2012Globalsound Studios
As a teacher at Globalsound, I created and taught individual lessons on piano, bass, guitar, drums and composition, for all ages and levels, and also conducted and arranged many of the summer camp "Academy of Rock" bands.
Education
Associates, Jazz Performance
Aug, 2000 - May, 2004CU Denver
Certifications
Associates in Jazz Performance
May, 2004University of Colorado, Denver
Studied Theory and Performance on Piano as well as Upright and Electric Bass.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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