Hi there! I’m Ryan Ladd, a music producer, touring musician, and music educator based in Hendersonville, Tennessee. I collaborate with artists to understand their vision and bring it to life through recording, live performance, and mentorship. I’m proficient in Logic Pro X and Pro Tools, handling recording, editing, mixing, and mastering while crafting custom audio assets for artists and brands. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, performing on bass, piano, guitar, strings, percussion, and more, and I work across genres from classical and jazz to pop, funk, folk, and worship. I’m passionate about teaching and mentorship, simplifying technical concepts for students, and solving creative problems to meet diverse production needs. My freelance experience in sales, branding, and client relationships helps me manage projects, sessions, timelines, and final deliverables. My work has placed songs on editorial playlists on Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify and has been featured on major radio stations worldwide.

Ryan Ladd

Hi there! I’m Ryan Ladd, a music producer, touring musician, and music educator based in Hendersonville, Tennessee. I collaborate with artists to understand their vision and bring it to life through recording, live performance, and mentorship. I’m proficient in Logic Pro X and Pro Tools, handling recording, editing, mixing, and mastering while crafting custom audio assets for artists and brands. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, performing on bass, piano, guitar, strings, percussion, and more, and I work across genres from classical and jazz to pop, funk, folk, and worship. I’m passionate about teaching and mentorship, simplifying technical concepts for students, and solving creative problems to meet diverse production needs. My freelance experience in sales, branding, and client relationships helps me manage projects, sessions, timelines, and final deliverables. My work has placed songs on editorial playlists on Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify and has been featured on major radio stations worldwide.

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Hi there! I’m Ryan Ladd, a music producer, touring musician, and music educator based in Hendersonville, Tennessee. I collaborate with artists to understand their vision and bring it to life through recording, live performance, and mentorship. I’m proficient in Logic Pro X and Pro Tools, handling recording, editing, mixing, and mastering while crafting custom audio assets for artists and brands. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, performing on bass, piano, guitar, strings, percussion, and more, and I work across genres from classical and jazz to pop, funk, folk, and worship.

I’m passionate about teaching and mentorship, simplifying technical concepts for students, and solving creative problems to meet diverse production needs. My freelance experience in sales, branding, and client relationships helps me manage projects, sessions, timelines, and final deliverables. My work has placed songs on editorial playlists on Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify and has been featured on major radio stations worldwide.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Producer at Self-employed / Independent
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Music Production. I work with artists to understand their vision and use my experience to help them bring that vision to life.
Touring Musician / Bassist at Davis Phelps
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Touring bassist for internationally renowned vocalist and artist; over ten years experience touring nationwide and making records with my band 'Waker'.
Private Guitar & Bass Instructor at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Teaching 10+ years of private guitar and bass instruction, from beginners to advanced players; led 'Rock of Ages' music camp.
Real Estate Agent at Self-employed
December 31, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Real estate agent.
Uber Driver at Self-employed
December 31, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Service Industry
Service Industry at Service Industry
December 31, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Music Producer
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Co-create and produce music for artists, guiding projects from concept to final master. Collaborate with artists to understand their vision, manage recording, editing, mixing, and mastering in studio, and deliver high-quality audio assets for releases and media. Clientele includes Grammy- and Dove-award-winning artists; releases have surfaced on Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify editorial playlists and been aired on radio worldwide. Proficient in Logic Pro X and Pro Tools; experienced in sound design and crafting custom audio assets for artists and businesses; versatile across genres; strong communication to realize client vision; skilled in project management and post-production.
Bassist / Touring Musician at David Phelps
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Touring bassist for internationally renowned vocalist and artist David Phelps; performed at major festivals and venues, including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and Firefly; contributed to live arrangements and on-stage performances as part of a dynamic touring group.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commercial Music Performance at Belmont University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Music (Commercial Music Performance) at Belmont University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Logic Pro X and Pro Tools proficiency
January 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services