My Final Song 

Tumors wrapped around my hearing nerves have caused me permanent hearing loss, forcing me to quit playing guitar. I just want to thank everyone for watching and commenting over the years. All the kind words meant a lot to me and kept pushing me forward to be a better guitar player. Thanks again!!

😔sorry to hear.... your loss is also our loss, your playing is a gift to listen to.

Lengthy Post Warning! But I promise it's a good story and a good read. I discovered your page a few months back after attending G3 and deciding to learn "Summer Song". First i'd like to say your version is my favorite and most listened to, even over the original. My 7 year old son loves watching your videos with me. He always calls you "the guy with the red guitar" and up until this story, we hadn't listened to any of your originals. I was on my way to pick him up from school a few weeks ago and was listening to your summer song cover for the 10000th time, and this popped up afterwards. I thought "what a weird song title" but listened to it and thought it was a beautiful song. I got to the school just as the song ended and I read your story in the description. It really tore me up inside and it made me realize how much we can take for granted in life. On our way home, I told him "I read a really sad story on my way over here. You know that guy with the red guitar?" and told him your story. He was really curious about it, asked a bunch of questions, and then asked if he could listen to the song. We were about a minute into the song when I started to back into our driveway. When I looked back, he was BAWLING. I immediately started to cry as well and held his hand until the song was over. I asked if he was OK and he said "I didn't realize a song could make me so sad". In one way, it broke my heart, but in another way it was also a proud father moment as someone who loves music so passionately and has played guitar for over 18 years. It was the first time I'd seen him truly get emotionally connected to a song. Later that night he asked "can music make you happy?" so i showed him cliffs of dover. "What about mad?" So I showed him Damage Inc by Metallica. and so on. Then we dove into your channel and listened to about 7 or 8 of your originals for the first time together. So first, I'd like to say thank you for making my son fall in love with music in that way. Since then he's been constantly asking if I can buy him a guitar like yours so he can learn to play, and swears that ONE DAY he WILL learn how to play this song. Also, I'm sorry you had to go through that and give something up that you were obviously so passionate about. And, with pure sincerity: You're absolutely amazing, and could have been the 3rd guy on stage with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani in G3. Your music deserves to be listened to, shared, and enjoyed by all. I hope someday, somehow, someone gets ahold of it and puts it onto an album. You have so many good songs, and it has been on repeat on my playlist along with Satriani, Vai, and Eric Johnson the last few weeks. My son and I are both obsessed and I can't wait to get him on a guitar. And lastly, I hope you are doing well, I hope you've found a new passion, whatever that may be, and that you're enjoying life. I know you aren't posting on here any more so I'm not sure if you still get on to read the comments, but I hope someday this message finds you. Thanks for sharing your music with us Ryan.

It's so sentimental.... Feels like a Good bye...

We miss you brother ❤

How I miss your songs...

Best wishes for the future - your playing and music were, and still are, an inspiration to those who watch your videos!

Ryan will be always in my mind with his own unique amazing style. Even he doesnt upload new songs we know that what he would create.

So sorry to read about your hearing loss. I’ve been partially deaf for many years so I can relate. I’m actually looking to get this guitar in the near future. Hope and pray that somehow you will find healing. God bless you, sir!

Thank you Ryan for all our past email sharing times, and for your musical inspiration with your awesome guitar instrumental YT guitars 🎸 videos 🎶🤗. You’re a Legend, and glad you got to meet Joe Satch in person in the UK, and to enjoy his affirmation of your cover instrumentals too. 🤗 Enjoy music forever 🎶 🙏🕊️ Gaz

Never quit brother it's in your soul every song you played was a top notch score and the energy is powerful you could move Mountains and kicked ass and took names I plan to start playing again by halloween I will be very rusty but I don't care what we play is heart felt I also will try to adapt your playing style with my former style should mesh well and sound awesome I have to say Ryan you are the only one that convinced me to go back to it love ya brother

what?! I didn't know this was happening to you. I've seen a lot of your videos and I'm always inspired. While I don't know the all circumstances... I hope you can recover or find some remedies... despite hearing loss, I think playing guitar playing is still possible. If it keeps you happy and motivated, I think you shouldn't stop. Beethoven had hearing loss too but he still composed music. Take care and all the best to you! stay in touch

Loved it!!!! Amazing and emotional

God bless you

Ryan, you will be missed. You are a Legend. 🎸

Ryan, I'm sad to hear this. I started to follow you a few months back, and I listened to you every day, multiple songs, multiple times a day, that's how much I love your stuff. You are an inspiration! You will forever be awesome to all of us, and you are one of my guitar heros! Hope you'll find something new, and don't let anything stop you in that, because nothing could stop you on guitar! Love you man, keep rocking differently!

I just found you on You Tube and I wish I found you a long time ago. You are an amazing guitarist. Please continue in music any way you can. Use Jason Becker as inspiration. Maybe write instruction books or lessons (I would be the first to buy them). Thank you for the beautiful music. Take care of yourself.

OMGGGGGGGG i feel so saddddddddddddd bro. my hands are shaking when typing. fuuck this world........... wish for miracle... best wish for you...

Hope you are doing well right now, I still hop on your channel from time to time

Must be god's sense of humor to let you earn this divine-like ability to play guitar and then just to take you the medium. I wish you all the best.

I’m sorry to hear this you are incredibly talented. You should upload anything really we’ll support you.

🙏 Thanks for showing us your playing with feeling.

God bless you your playing is beautiful and please don't stop playing guitar you can continue playing and recording I really wish you the best

If there is parallel universe where you don't have tumor, you have millions of subscribers! You are a great great guitar player! Sad to listen to a final song, i can't say anything other than 'thank you for being here'... wish you the best in your life, may the strength be with you for the rest of your life... ❤️🙏🏼

Ryan, YOU are the person who inspired me to play. I will always be watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your music with us

You are Awesome Ryan! I would pay cash to see you perform brother. I watch your Satch covers all the time trying to learn them just the way you play them. You make it look so easy. I would be very interested finding out how you learned to play like this. Any pointers or insight would be much appreciated. God bless. Jeff

Best of luck to you!

Your sound is always perfect and it go in my soul by my heart , thank for all your videos you have been sharing, good luck dude we will missing you and we will thinking about you forever. Bye

dude please dont quit, there has to be a way, you are brilliant!

I always found myself coming back to your videos. Your playing is inspiring. Thank you, Ryan. I hope you are well.

I’ve been watching your videos for a long time brother. I have told people that you’re my favorite RU-vid guitarist and your originals and covers have got me through some bad moods and made the good times in my truck much better. I am not lying when I tell you I’ve listened to your playing every day. You’ve done more for my playing than any RU-vid guitarist in the too few years you’ve shared. If you ever sell a guitar I’d be honored to take one on. Whatever your next hobby is I’m certain you will express yourself with great enthusiasm and find fulfillment in that. Life begins every moment brother. Reach out anytime ..it would be cool to keep updated on your new life. -MiKe-

Just Thank you... 💚 I whish you the best for the future ☘️ Believe in you... Ever.

Men, i found my self improving with every sound you make through the strings of the guitar. 😧i didn't know all you' ve been dealing with until now . You are such a remarkable artist , seriously your interpretations make countless days so comfortable😔. There is hope , im going to keep you in my prays no matter what

You are inspiring next generation of guitarists despite your situation. Thank you for the beautiful music and mastery of the instrument. Sometimes I listen to you play when I’m driving and day dream that it’s me playing . Take care man

I just found out your channel. Ryan, my brother, I truly wish your condition gets better by now. Your music is so inspiringly touching the soul. Peace.

Bad day for us. Thanks for your music. I'll miss you. I wish you the best

Really sad to hear. Wishing the best for you and your future endeavors.

Thanks for sharing the last few songs. My heart goes out to you finding a way to getting your hearing back. Your guitar play is exceptional. Even Satch thought it was good. I hope you leave the channel up so that I and well as many others can forever enjoy what you have created. As my buddy Uncle Joes says," Rock On! "

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Thanks for sharing your feelings on this channel, Ryan!!!

Oh my skin!

😭😭... During my initial years of playing guitar... U were the main reason why I became obsessed with satch's music... Ur playing means alot!! To me♥️♥️♥️♥️

Dang it’s now been a year on this day! Still listening to your best guitar covers

You have 3 of my all time favorite songs on RU-vid. So sorry for your situation. Thank you for giving the world the gift of amazing music!

Thank you Ryan. I enjoyed your final song and felt some loneliness. I have loved your plays and will also review your plays continuously. You are a great guitarist for me. I hope your health in following times.

I just discovered Ryan... Mate I've watched players cover Satch for years and your efforts are up there in accuracy and feel. I also really feel your playing. I hope you find a cure. Stay strong bro.

Someone should play this at my funeral, I feel the vibe of this final last song

Hi Ryan, I found your music last year and loved it. As a Satriani fan, I have to say that I think your music just as innovative and melodic as Satch at his best. Beautiful stuff and always a stunning guitar tone too. Your playing technique, cleanliness and feeling are out of this world. You've achieved more amazing music in this short time than most players will achieve in a lifetime! Well done and best wishes for the future.

Oh no.....so sorry you're dealing with this. This piece is beautiful. Have greatly enjoyed your music, Ryan

Stay Strong Ryan Keeping you in Prayers

I hope you are doing ok Ryan I’m so glad you are keeping your channel up.! I lost my dad a week and half ago.!!! God I miss him so much.!!!😭Your music had helped through this very sad time in my life.!!!Sending you much love and prayers and healing energy.!!! Blessings to you and your family you are such an amazing person beautiful inside in out.!!! I hope you find something to make you happy like your guitar did.!!!💓🙏🙏💕🫶🌟💯

Hello Ryan, I hope you are keeping as well as possible and life has found new and exciting outlets for your creative talents. I realise this message is very, very late but I genuinely didn't know what to say. I was devastated to hear your news... On a different note (pardon the musical pun) I recently bought myself an Ibanez JS2410-MCO, similar to yours. It's always been a dream of mine to own one. Now I just need to be dedicated enough to 'do it justice'. I still regularly listen to your rendition of "Revelation". It'll always be a total inspiration...

First of all, I'm sorry for your situation... It's so sad that you have to stop with something that overflows how much you love!!! I met you a few days ago, and I don't know if this message will reach you, but I would like to say that you are very good!!! And seeing him playing makes me want to practice again... I was never as good as you, but I really enjoyed your videos!!! Congratulations!!! I hope that you get better... Hugs! (I apologize for the English mistakes. I don't speak the language, and I'm using google Translator)

Bro, you are simply a magnificent human being may your God give you strength and wish you nothing more than the Phoenix coming from the ashes!

I am very sorry to read about this. I wish they would find a way to fix the hearing nerves. Me and many others have been inspired by your passion for guitar. I wish you the best man.

still love coming back to your channel, I hope you doing well! Best wishes ❤

Sorry to hear this brother. I’m having similar issues. I just ordered a JS2480 yesterday in hopes I have time to play it for a little while. I’ve never owned a guitar this nice or that costs so much so my gf bought it for me. Love your sound. keep it alive in your mind & heart and you’ll always have it. Good luck man

I always enjoyed your revelation-Joe Satriani video! This video poped on my recommendations and the description shocked me. I hope you the best and am terribly sorry to hear this.

so sad to hear.... wish best for you ... ı always wanna be like you ... every guitarist s dream is play like you

absolutely beautiful...😥😥

Gee Ryan sorry to hear that. Always enjoyed you music and watching your videos . Take care Ryan all the best and maybe some day they might find a cure for your condition.

Hi Ryan, I only stumbled across your music not to long ago. It is profoundly beautiful; you are a true talent. I hope you find some solace in knowing that one of the greatest composers of all time (Beethoven) also suffered from a similar illness but still created some of his best work. I do hope your love for music doesn't fade and still receives your attention, there is still so much to experience with music, even as someone with a hearing impairment. All the best mate.

Just found your channel through the cover of I'm the Hell Outta Here by Steve Vai. I thought you were an amazing guitarist so thought I would explore more that you've done, only to find this video. If I developed hearing loss that caused me to not be able to play the guitar anymore, I would be devastated. I don't even play very often, and I am not very good, but I would be so gutted. You're clearly a brilliant player, and I cannot imagine how hard this has been for you. I wish you the best, and if you haven't already, I hope you can find something to pour your talent into elsewhere. Much love!

All the best Ryan

Music will forever be a part of your soul Ryan so thank you for sharing it. Now it's time my friend to focus on your health. God will bless all that you have done and will do. The journey is not over, it may simply be a different chapter. I believe with all my heart there is more you will do. God bless you my friend.

Thank you for rocking the whole rock nation, sorry for the hearing loss and your tumor, I’m hoping you feel better, and again THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BEST GUITAR COVERS ETC

You're an inspiration ❤️ I wish you well, and with your talent and dedication I'm sure you'll excel in the next passion you find for yourself 🙏

Always loved your videos, Best ones on RU-vid. I wish you the best in the future homie, thanks for all the content you’ve provided. Watching your videos always made me wanna practice harder to be as good as you.

Це прекрасна музика! Дякую. Тримайся!

I was lucky to stumble across your channel after I searched for some Steve Vai/Joe Satriani covers and saw you had the same name as me. I loved every video I watched and the enthusiasm you put into whatever you played. It is very sad to hear this is your last song, but just remember that you've done an amazing job with the playing and videos you posted. I hope your health gets better and you look back in positivity on the work you've done. Maybe I'll learn a little more guitar soon because of your videos.

BEAT THE CANCER FIRST AND YOU WILL GET YOUR HEARING BACK IN ANOTHER WAY YOU HAVE A GIFT THAT CANT BE TAKEN AWAY

Dear brother,greetings grom Turkey/İstanbul.I discovered you years ago,I always listen to it in my car and on my ipod.I sent you an e-mail years ago,I wanted a joe satriani preset,you sent me all JS presets..thank you for everything..we love you so much..Even though we don't know each other, our hearts are actually together..sorry i don't know english bro..İ use google translate.I hope you understand..

I’m sad to read what happened to you. I saw your cover of Summer Song by Satch and it blew me away! Ya know one of the greatest composers ever couldn’t hear for shit and he wrote some of the greatest pieces ever. I don’t know how if it’ll ever be the same but if you feel good playing you should keep playing…. Even if you don’t have to plug it into an amp. Good luck man. I hope you’re doing ok! :)

Really good man 🔥

My prayers to you my brother, God makes miracles and in his hands I put your hearing problem, so in Jesus soberany if is his will, may your desease go away. Amen!! ♥️🙏🏻😭

rock on !

Teach me please

This is a great song, is this an original or a cover?

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You had the best version of summer song by Joe satriani.. sounded better than his studio version in my opinion...🎸🎸🎸🎸

Are you live ? Is somebody Here ?

Hey Ryan how are you holding up man?

Does anyone know what backing track is used for this song?

Please!!!

How Are you now?

Hello Ryan hope all is well just wanted to you what Boss pedal did you use Boss Gt 3 or 5

Hopefully one day medicine will come up with a solution to get you at least some of your hearing back so we can get more videos of your work.

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soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo you still playing??????????????????????????????????

I just discovered your music channel. Such beautiful emotions felt in everything, I know it has been a couple years, but for what it's worth I am so very sorry for the condition that caused you to have to quit. Your music is still reaching people and inspiring. 🫂 👍🏾