Ryan Vaughn is an exciting young drummer/percussionist climbing the ranks of the New York scene. At the age of twenty-six, Ryan is already making a reputable name for himself as a drummer, a percussionist and a musician.

Ryan began his musical career like most -- in the public school system. Ryan played out his youth performing with his high school jazz band and some local "all-star" jazz bands throughout the Southwest. Ryan is considered a notable alumni of such bands as the AZ All-Star Jazz Band, the Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Youth Band, and the Prescott High School (PHS) Jazz Band.

Ryan decided to continue his education at Mesa Community College (MCC) under the direction of trumpet savant, Fred Forney. During his three years at MCC Ryan played various bands, including The Maricopa Jazz Orchestra, the IAJE International Community College All-Stars, the Youngsounds of AZ, ASU and MCC Combos and Big Bands, et al. Ryan finished his three years at MCC in 2004 earning two Associate degrees (an AA and AGS) in Jazz Performance.

In the fall of 2004 Ryan transferred to William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ (WPUNJ), which is considered by many educators to be one of the top jazz programs in the country! In the Spring of 2006, Ryan successfully finished his BM in Jazz Performance at WPUNJ.

While at WPUNJ Ryan had the pleasure of studying with numerous teachers and educators, including: Horacee Arnold, Bill Goodwin, Kevin Norton, Rich DeRosa, Don Braden, Steve LaSpina, and Mulgrew Miller.

Ryan has studied with many drummers/musicians in AZ and the NYC area, such as: Jonathan Lerner, Mel Zelnick, Dom Moio, Steve Ferrone, Keith Carlock, Shawn Pelton, Matt Johnson, John Riley, Steve Davis, Rob Schuh, et al.

Over the years Ryan has performed with numerous accomplished musicians, including: Fred Forney, Bob Sheppard, Jeffrey Gaines, Dan Weiss & Ina May Wool, Ari Hest, Dan Haerle, Dan Faulk, Zirque Bonner, Bryce Winston, Todd Williams, et al.

Ryan has also had the pleasure of sharing the stage with some of jazz's biggest stars at major jazz festivals including the Sedona Jazz Festival in AZ and the Telluride Jazz Festival in CO. Some of the musicians Ryan has shared the stage with include: Joshua Redman, Bob Mintzer, Rich Perry, Pete McGuinness, Trey Henry, Jim Snidero, Larry Koonse, Gary Lindsay, et al.

Lately, Ryan has toured the UK, playing at venues such as The Clapham Grand, The Bedford, The Plug, The Night & Day Cafe and The BarFly. Ryan has played The Highline Ballroom, The Bowery Ballroom, The Blender Theater, Rockwood Music Hall, The Living Room, The Bitter End, The Cutting Room and numerous other notable NYC clubs. Ryan has performed for numerous shows/sites including Late Night w/ Conan O'Brien, Fox's Fearless TV, Comcast's BACKSTAGE, Poughkeepsie Live, Music Is Art (at The Univ. of Buffalo), and countless other vids for YouTube and MySpace.

Ryan is currently playing with various singer/songwriters such as: Chris Cubeta & The Liars Club, Dan Torres, Robbie Gil, Martin Rivas, Jill Stevenson, Wes Hutchinson, Bryan Dunn, et al.