Ryan

Originally from Illinois, Ryan Wezner is an active musician and teacher based in the Portland area, offering instruction in both piano and horn. His teaching is informed by many years of experience as an orchestral and chamber musician, as well as by his work with a wide range of students on both instruments. Ryan is an enthusiastic, caring educator who strives to bring out the best in each of his students.

Ryan’s musical journey began in fifth grade with a required recorder class, sparking an early interest in music. He started playing the horn at age 12 and took up the piano at 15. Ryan went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Horn Performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and a Master’s Degree in Horn Performance from Shenandoah University. His principal teachers include Dale Clevenger and Geoffrey Pilkington, with additional studies under Jeb Wallace, Mark Almond, Robert Rearden, and Jeff Garza.