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Ryan Robinson is a session guitarist based in Oxford, UK, known mainly for his work with the bands Electrichead and Off The Record, as well as for his own solo work.
His playing spans a wide variety of genres including rock, funk, blues, jazz, world, ambient, classical, and many more. He is available for various types of session work, both live and recorded, always working with professionalism and enthusiasm.
It wasn't until fairly late in his life, at age eleven, that Ryan developed a serious interest in music; inspired by attending Bon Jovi's final concert at the original Wembley stadium in June 2000. After convincing his parents that his interest was serious, Ryan received his first electric guitar for Christmas of the same year.
After taking a number of guitar lessons it was apparent that Ryan's strengths were in working out music by ear, and so he continued his studies self-taught. Much of his teenage years were spent working out the songs of his favourite bands, paying meticulous attention to replicating tone and technique. He also soon began writing his own material, forming and playing with the band ImiJ (later Lucid Dream).
After completing secondary school education in 2005, Ryan studied the BTEC National Diploma in Music at Oxford College of Further Education. It was there that he developed a large interest in music theory, particularly in that of jazz music. It was also during his time there that Ryan played with the metal band Cursed in Captivity, writing and performing much of his own material with the band. Ryan completed the course in the summer of 2007, becoming the first student to do so awarded a triple distinction grade.
Immediately after completing the course, Ryan was approached to join local rock covers outfit Electrichead, an offer which he accepted with no hesitation. The band are well known for their onstage appearence; all members wearing UV face and body paint, as well as for their energetic live performances. Ryan soon made a name for himself as a versatile guitarist on the local music scene, earning opportunities to play with other bands, standing in for other guitarists, and gaining much live playing experience as a session player.
Currently, Ryan is studying the BMus (Hons) Degree at Guitar-X in London, but continues to live in Oxford, gigging regularly with Electrichead and Off The Record. He also records original material, both as a solo artist and with Silence and Echoes, as well as a session player for both local producers and musicians.
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Ryan is available for recorded and live session work. To contact him regarding his services, email:
[email protected]
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Ryan is also affiliated with:
Electrichead
Silence and Echoes
Off The Record
Nick Reiber-Hodgson
Suede Alien
Dominic Rawle Photography
