Ryan Elwood is a professional drummer based in Denver, Colorado. As a freelance musician, Ryan has the opportunity to perform a wide variety of musical styles with a vast array of artists including folk musician Chris McGarry and singer/songwriter Doug Haywood.

Ryan began playing drums at the age of nine. His father, who is also a drummer, was his first teacher. By the age of fifteen he was a working musician, getting his start with local jazz artists including vocalist Deborah Stafford, sax...