Ryan Smith Cello Music began in 2017 as an experiment. Ryan was looking to create a solo act, and for that he combined his many skills in music to put his first love, the cello, front and center. With passion and a steadfast vision he got to work creating backing tracks with an organic flavor that are an integral part of the music. It turned out to be a beautiful way to create and perform music.
Within six months, Ryan was able to quit his part time job and focus on trendy and elegant weddings he had booked! And as a pleasant surprise, his performances soon became requested for gatherings of all sizes and types, and met with similar appreciation.
Today, he continues to perform for weddings and events that vary just as much as the people and organizations who work with him. This music connects and delights people from all walks of life.
The most common audience feedback is two words: "soothing" and "beautiful", and these words are always delivered with a note of excitement. Indeed his music calms while it also energizes, which makes it a great choice to add a special touch to nearly any setting!
About Me
as you can see, little Ryan started early with his love for music!
My first instrument was the cello, starting in 7th grade orchestra, and it's remained my favorite. Using a bow, and all the sounds this instrument can make, is just that special!
I was classically trained on cello from day one, and followed this path to a 4-year college degree in music. (Go Lobos!) Before I was 5' tall, I was also playing electric bass in garage bands, jazz bands, and pep bands. I didn't stop with two instruments, and now play six, and plan to learn another next year (a west African instrument called an ngoni). I deeply believe it's personally rewarding to learn and grow in music, for anyone. This creative expansion has been a huge part of my life and turned out to pave the way for what I do here at Ryan Smith Cello Music.
Throughout my repertoire, you'll hear a wide variety of instruments. If you listen closely, you might notice some of my main influences have been Jimi Hendrix, Yo Yo Ma, Foo Fighters, Allman Brothers, Jason Isbell, and Amanda Shires. In the end, I enjoy all genres of music, as long as it's coming from the heart. You can see in my song list that I'm eager to explore all music.
I feel so lucky to have discovered music, both for all it's given me as a person, from hope to discipline, and also for the fulfillment of really making a difference in peoples' lives, whether that's at a hospital or a wedding.