Unlocking the Power of Music: A Journey of Struggle and Triumph

🎵Ryan, who has autism, couldn't speak until he was 10 years old but learned to communicate through memorizing song lyrics.

🎸Ryan's passion for music led him to learn how to play musical instruments.

🎶Ryan's favorite musician is John Mayer, and he dreams of recording his own music and putting out albums.

💔One of Ryan's songs is about dealing with the death of a friend, channeling his emotions through music.

😊Despite his challenges, Ryan is optimistic about his future as a musician and wants to inspire others with his story.

When did Ryan start speaking?

—Ryan couldn't speak until he was 10 years old.

How did Ryan learn to communicate?

—Ryan learned to communicate by memorizing song lyrics.

Who is Ryan's favorite musician?

—Ryan's favorite musician is John Mayer.

What are Ryan's dreams?

—Ryan dreams of recording his own music and putting out albums.

What are some of Ryan's songs about?

—One of Ryan's songs is about dealing with the death of a friend, while another is about weather metaphors.

00:00Ryan couldn't speak until the age of 10 due to his autism. He learned to communicate by memorizing song lyrics.

02:35Ryan's favorite musician is John Mayer, and he dreams of recording his own music and putting out albums.

02:51Ryan wrote a song about dealing with the death of a friend.

03:03Ryan has a passion for playing musical instruments.

06:26Ryan performs a heartfelt and inspiring song.