ryan Lee

musician

BIOGRAPHY

Ryan Lee is a Saint Paul-based musical artist whose creative practice bridges classical training and contemporary expression. A multi-instrumentalist, Ryan composes and performs through voice, guitar, and piano, drawing on over a decade of rigorous study in classical music. For 14 years, he trained under a Russian composer from Minsk, Belarus, an experience that profoundly shaped both his technical foundation and his interpretive depth as a musician.

Rooted in tradition yet eager to innovate, Ryan approaches music as a vehicle for personal storytelling, cultural reflection, and emotional honesty. His compositions often blend classical technique with modern textures, crafting soundscapes that resonate with audiences across generations and genres.

As an artist with In Progress, Ryan is exploring new modes of musical fusion—experimenting with genre crossovers, collaborative production, and narrative sound design. He is especially interested in creating music that reflects the complexities of identity, place, and community in ways that challenge artistic norms while remaining deeply authentic.

Ryan hopes to continue evolving as a composer and performer by collaborating with artists from diverse backgrounds and building the confidence to share his work more broadly. His ultimate goal is to make music that feels truthful, emotionally resonant, and artistically daring.