Jimmy Ryan

Jimmy has dedicated himself to the artistry of guitar. He has been a creating music for over 45 years and shows no sign of losing his passion, ambition or desire to continually reinvent himself. His ability to adapt his creative spirit to a diverse range of projects is a key ingredient in his success.

In addition to his body of work with The Flyin’ Ryan Brothers and his solo projects, Jimmy is also a prolific composer, arranger and in-demand session guitarist; Jimmy’s work has been featured in many nationally syndicated television shows and include clients such as BRAVO, Food Network, HGTV and the NFL. He has also appeared on dozens of album releases by other artists, and his playing can be heard in numerous independent films as well. In partnership with drummer extraordinaire Dan Van Schindel, these recording sessions are produced in Dan’s state-of-the-art home studio.

Jimmy continues to compose, arrange and record music for TV, film and his solo work. He also designs and builds custom guitars, cabinets and pedal boards, tweaks amplifier circuits and modifies effects pedals to his exacting personal specifications.

Jimmy has been a member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians Local 10-208 for over 40 years and is a Voting Member of the National Academy for the Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS).