Ryan Nichols

Ryan Nichols is a creative visionary, artist-innovator, composer, designer, entrepreneur, and technologist with a rich background in music, the arts, technology, design, and world cultures.

Born and raised in the Bay Area, CA, Ryan's diverse exposure and lifelong passion for research have been shaped by inspiration, travel, aesthetics, and invention.

Influenced by a family of founders, educators, scholars, physicians, and creatives, Ryan developed a tireless curiosity, independent worldview, high musical IQ, and systems-thinking approach from a young age.

Ryan's dedication to helping independent musicians led him to create a borderless P2P music platform, EarthTones Global Music App, empowering artists to receive proper remuneration, retain ownership rights, control their promotional voice, and engage with a global fan base.

His educational background includes studying Modern Audio Technology & Music Production, Audio Engineering, and Sound Technologies at Musicians Institute.

Ryan has held roles such as Founder/CEO at EarthTones Global Music App, Independent Film and Production Music Composer/Song-Writer/Producer (ASCAP) at Ryan Nichols Music, and teacher at various elementary schools.