Ryan began his journey with Voices Together in the Spring of 2024 as a Music Therapist serving Western North Carolina. A graduate of Queens University of Charlotte, he interned at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute and Atrium Health Mercy Hospital, creating therapeutic musical environments, providing encouragement, offering compassion and instilling confidence in patients of varying populations. Ryan conducted Music Therapy session work with inpatients and outpatients in oncology, addiction detox and recovery, as well as memory care and mental health settings. 

An author, producer and composer, Ryan draws from a bevy of enriching experiences as a singer/songwriter and audio engineer. He earned his first degree from Middle Tennessee State University, specializing in Music Production and Mass Media Communications. This training in the recording and performing arts informs the Music Relaxations, Sound Baths and Therapeutic Songwriting creations he produces with his Music Therapy co-participants, promoting the unifying effect which occurs between people gathered to listen and make music together. At Voices Together, Ryan facilitates therapeutic interventions which utilize music’s innate ability to communicate, inspire and heal. Make a joyful noise, and let’s harmonize, all in one accord.

Fun Fact:

Ryan is a cook with a life-affirming borscht (beet soup) recipe.