Ryan is an active musician, private lesson instructor, clinician, arranger, and marching technician from San Antonio, Texas.

After graduating high school, Ryan began working as a performer, arranger, and educator in the San Antonio area. He now studies Jazz Piano at the University of Texas at Austin. He also works in jazz trumpet and french horn. As a third generation musician, he was raised in music education and has been involved his entire life.

During his as a member, Ryan was a soloist with the Crossmen, won his first DCI World Championship as a member of the Blue Devils, and a Bronze Medal in 2024. Studying horn from a young age and learning from the likes of Chip Crotts and John Meehan, Townsend possesses a deep and growing understanding of brass pedagogy that he shares with great passion.