How it Works, Ryan's recent release and third recorded album, is the culmination of his hard work and influence over the past few years. Moving to San Diego in 2006 from the hurricane ravaged city of New Orleans, Ryan was ready for a change. Starting again from he has established himself as a regularly featured artist at many local S.D. venues. Growing up in a musical household, Ryan began playing guitar and singing by the early age of 5. Later while studying jazz at the University of New Orleans with respected faculty including Steve Masakowski, Ed Petersen, and Harold Batiste, Ryan performed at night jamming through the streets of New Orleans playing mostly funk, gospel, and R & B. Ryan has a busy schedule ahead of him this summer. He'll be performing across the country from the west to the east coast with plenty of gigs at home, in San Diego.