Ryan the Artkitect is a Jamaican-American music producer and recording artist from New Jersey. Despite rural upbringings, the rhythms of the Caribbean run deep in his blood; from eagerly awaiting his Father’s Friday night radio show, to summer block parties in Crown Heights with his mother's side of the family. Ryan began his instrumental music journey at age 7, playing the violin in his local elementary school orchestra after his older brother had started studying the saxophone. At 8, the trumpet became his musical vessel, followed by the drums at age 9. His sincere respect for the rhythm, blues, funk, and soul of music has rooted him firmly on stages across the United States and abroad at venues such as New York City Center, Nimbus Arts Center, The Joyce Theater, Brooklyn Steel, World Café Live, The Majestic Cutler Theater, The Phoenix Theatre, Umbria Jazz Festival, and ABC's “The View”, as a musician and/or musical director with world-renowned artists, singers, and dancers alike.

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Ryan the Artkitect is a Jamaican-American music producer and recording artist from New Jersey. Despite rural upbringings, the rhythms of the Caribbean run deep in his blood; from eagerly awaiting his Father’s Friday night radio show, to summer block parties in Crown Heights with his mother's side of the family. Ryan began his instrumental music journey at age 7, playing the violin in his local elementary school orchestra after his older brother had started studying the saxophone. At 8, the trumpet became his musical vessel, followed by the drums at age 9. His sincere respect for the rhythm, blues, funk, and soul of music has rooted him firmly on stages across the United States and abroad at venues such as New York City Center, Nimbus Arts Center, The Joyce Theater, Brooklyn Steel, World Café Live, The Majestic Cutler Theater, The Phoenix Theatre, Umbria Jazz Festival, and ABC's “The View”, as a musician and/or musical director with world-renowned artists, singers, and dancers alike.

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Ryan the Artkitect is a Jamaican-American music producer and recording artist from New Jersey. Despite rural upbringings, the rhythms of the Caribbean run deep in his blood; from eagerly awaiting his Father’s Friday night radio show, to summer block parties in Crown Heights with his mother’s side of the family. Ryan began his instrumental music journey at age 7, playing the violin in his local elementary school orchestra after his older brother had started studying the saxophone. At 8, the trumpet became his musical vessel, followed by the drums at age 9. His sincere respect for the rhythm, blues, funk, and soul of music has rooted him firmly on stages across the United States and abroad at venues such as New York City Center, Nimbus Arts Center, The Joyce Theater, Brooklyn Steel, World Café Live, The Majestic Cutler Theater, The Phoenix Theatre, Umbria Jazz Festival, and ABC’s “The View”, as a musician and/or musical director with world-renowned artists, singers, and dancers alike.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Musician, Producer, Vocal Producer, Mixing Engineer at Studio Wilberforce & Annie
January 1, 2021 - Present
Performs as musician and producer; vocal producer and mixing engineer for projects, collaborating with artists.
Lead Recording Engineer, Vocal Producer, Mixing Engineer at DFG Recording Studio
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Led recording sessions, vocal production, and mixing engineering.
Assistant Band Director / Percussion Director at Watchung Hills Regional High School Marching Band
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Assisted in directing the marching band and percussion sections.
Percussion Director at Warren Hills Regional High School Marching Band
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Directed percussion program for marching band.
Band Director / Brass Instructor at United Children's Music Project
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Band directing and brass instruction for students.
Marching/Visual Instructor at King Philip Regional High School Marching Band
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Instructed marching and visual aspects of the program.

Education

BM - Professional Music (Composition) at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

2024 Bessie Award Nominee - Outstanding Sound Design or Musical Composition
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education