Sean Ryan

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Hi, I’m Sean Ryan—a skilled professional music educator, composer, conductor, and audio engineer with more than 20 years of experience in public and private schools.

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Hi, I’m Sean Ryan—a skilled professional music educator, composer, conductor, and audio engineer with more than 20 years of experience in public and private schools. I provide comprehensive individual and group music instruction for students of all ages, with strengths in instrumental music, ensemble rehearsal, music theory, composition, and music technology.

Beyond the classroom, I work as a composer and sound designer for video games and multimedia projects, co-found Soundspring Studio, and lead community music initiatives like HVCAMP. I hold a Master of Arts in Music Scoring and Composition and a K-12 teaching certification, and I am passionate about mentoring musicians and integrating technology to enhance learning and performance.

  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Gaming
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 3

Pim is a 9 year old boy trapped in a robot’s body who needs to find out what happened to his Dad the lead scientist of Prometheus Labs. Join him on this metroid-vania type quest as he navigates obstacles and zombie robot enemies to reach his goal!

  • Music Composer
  • Sound Designer

Winner of the 2025 itch.io Summer Game Jam! Join Gob the goblin on a journey to reclaim their home against dangerous bandits with the help of the magic pencil!

  • Music Composer
  • Sound Designer

Graduate Demo Reel for my MA in music scoring and composition from Academy of Art University.

  • Music Composer
  • Sound Designer

Work experience· 67 roles

Composer/Sound Designer · GobLineJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Writing and sequencing music and sound for the game GobLine; winner of the itch.io 2025 Summer Game Jam.

Composer/Sound Designer · GobLineJan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Wrote and sequenced music and sound for the video game GobLine; winner of the itch.io 2025 Summer Game Jam.

Composer/Sound Designer · GobLineJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Wrote and sequenced music and sound for the game GobLine; winner of itch.io 2025 Summer Game Jam.

Composer and Sound Designer · Sun Oracle GamesJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Senior Adjunct Professor of Music Fundamentals, Aural Skills and Strings · Rowan College of Burlington CountyJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Composer and Sound Designer · Autonomous OdysseyJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Senior Adjunct Professor of Aural Skills · Rowan College of Burlington CountyJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Composer and Sound Designer · Autonomous OdysseyJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Education· 18

Master of Arts in Music Scoring and Composition · Academy of Art University2016 – 2018
Bachelor of Music in Music Education · The College of New Jersey2002 – 2006
High School Diploma · Paramus High School1998 – 2002
Master of Arts in Music Scoring and Composition · Academy of Art University2016 – 2018

Certifications and awards· 8

Certified Teacher of Music New Jersey K-122006 – 2025
Certified Teacher of Music, New Jersey K-122006 – 2025
Small Business Development Centers Small Business Award2012 – 2025
Certified Teacher of Music - K-12 (New Jersey)2030 – 2025

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