Ryan Faas is a Composer, Jazz Pianist, Teacher and Accompanist in Langley, B.C, Canada. He works mainly in the Vancouver area providing unique musical talent for a variety of projects and events.

Since obtaining his Music Degree in Jazz from the University of Alberta, working with prominent Canadian jazz musicians; Chris Andrew, Rob Thompson, Sandro Dominelli, Joel Gray, Dave Wall, Rubim de T’ledo, Mike Lent, and others, Ryan moved out to the Vancouver area. Once settled here he began performing, composing, and teaching wherever the need arose.

He currently splits his time between composing music for any number of options including film, tv, games, weddings, online sources; working as a jazz pianist performing for weddings, parties, business functions, art galleries and  other events; and as a music instructor teaching piano and guitar. You can follow the details of his current composing and performing work on the news and updates blog.

During the past Ryan has gigged all over the lower mainland getting to see some great places while playing great music.  He has put together and lead many different musical groups for a number of different events and looks forward to doing the same in the future.  A ton of great music has been made performing with other skilled musicians like Lee McDonough, Karl Swonick, Liana Savard, Timothy Stacey, and others. He has also composed works for film, advertising, recordings, weddings and other clients.  Many an hour is spent creating music for different clients, for his own enjoyment, and for his students.  As compositional projects find Ryan he tries his best to never turn them down as he is always excited to see what music he can create next.