R y a n  C u l l e n

Piano/Composer

 

Ryan Cullen holds a B.M. degree in Jazz Studies from Loyola University of New Orleans and a M.M. degree in Studio/Jazz Composition from the University of Miami.  His primary teachers have included Michael Pellera, Gary Lindsay, Ron Miller, Dr. Raul Murciano, John Mahoney, Dr. Robert Gower, Dr. Paul Wilson, Tony Dagradi, and John Ellis.

His music is published, sold, and performed worldwide through Really Good Music, LLC, PDFJazzMusic.com in addition to his own RYCUN Music Company.

Ryan currently holds the position of Director at the Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts (LAAPA).  In addition to his administrative duties, he writes for and directs the school's ensembles, teaches theory/composition, piano and saxophone. 

Ryan is also active in the music ministry at his church, St. Jane de Chantal where he plays keyboard and saxophone in the CYO band and has recently composed a new Mass to be published in the 4th quarter of 2010.

Mr. Cullen is a member of The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).  He is available for new commissions, private instruction, performances, studio work, etc.