Teaches in Nashville, TN

From Nashville, Tennessee

Plays and Drums

About

Ryan Brasley is a drummer, percussionist, educator and composer originating from Chicago, Illinois. With a career spanning over the last 15 years, Ryan began his musical journey in the Indie/ Alternative rock world as a founding member of The Giving Moon. During this time he had the opportunity to perform across the country working with artists such as Eddie Money, Edgar Winters, and producer Gary Hoey who oversaw the creation of the bands first album. As he grew older, Ryan discovered a passion for jazz and improvised music which lead him to pursue and complete a degree in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media from the prestigious Eastman School of Music. During his education, Ryan had the privilege of studying under world renowned factually such as Rich Thompson, Gary Versace, Bill Dobbins, Harold Danko, and others. Over the course of his degree, Ryan not only had the chance to perform with world class artists but also had frequent opportunities to teach in the greater Rochester, NY community. Since moving to Nashville, TN in the last 3 years, Ryan has maintained and active schedule teaching from his private studio and freelancing, performing regularly with local artists such as Don Aliquo, Joel Frahm, Pat Coil, Jonathan Wires, as well as being a regular performer at the famed Skulls Rainbow Room. As an educator, Ryan has extensive experience instructing both individuals and groups in a clinic setting. He welcomes students of all ages and skill levels and is proficient in many styles of music such as Jazz, Rock, Funk, Latin/ Afro Cuban, Classical/ Concert on a variety of instruments such as Drum Set, Mallet Percussion, and Auxiliary Percussion and is also well trained in music theory and composition. With his students, Ryan believes in creating a safe and welcoming environment and aims to share with them his passion for music while providing students with the tools to realize their full musical potential.