JOHN RYAN

Composer - Singer/Songwriter
Vero Beach, Treasure Coast & Space Coast of Florida

For over 40 years, pianist-composer John Ryan has been a gem within Vero Beach’s most exclusive private clubs, delivering unforgettable performances with sophistication, soul, and an unparalleled command of the piano. He performs regularly as a solo piano artist and also performs concerts and events with his duos, trios, and bands.

John Ryan's deep respect for music and those who listen to it is evident in every note he plays—and when Ryan sits at the piano, he is a force of nature. His performances are effortless, his interpretations masterful, and his repertoire extensive, spanning over 100 years of music across multiple genres.

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Panasonic Corporation commissioned John Ryan to compose and perform a musical composition, ‘Go for the Gold’, for their sponsorship of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Ryan’s music has been regularly featured on several HBO series and he wrote two original songs for the Australian singer, Jerin-Lei, entitled, ‘Whisper to Me’ and ‘Tricks, Lies, & Alibis’ for her album, "In the Dark".

John Ryan is presently working on music/recording projects including film scores, animation sound tracks, and composing/recording new songs for an upcoming album featuring original music entitled, "I Speak Piano".


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In 2022, John Ryan was asked to compose a song for the "Day of Remembrance" that honors the fallen heroes of the NASA Space Program.  The song debuted during the Astronauts Memorial Foundation annual ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center. 

Day of Remembrance

NASA Astronaut Memorial

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Composer John Ryan at the Space Mirror Memorial

NASA Day of Remembrance

The song, "Above and Beyond" highlights the sacrifice of those who put their lives on the line for space exploration and ultimately served all of humanity.  Their heroic efforts are now immortalized in a song composed by John Ryan to illuminate the great explorers that sacrificed their lives to benefit humankind.


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Pianist-Composer John Ryan performs a solo piano performance of original compositions for the opening reception of the Palm Beach Symphony Orchestra.