Ryan Van Fleet

Ryan Van Fleet is a Boston-based musician and educator whose passion for the music began after years of piano study. Drawn to the creativity and expressive power of singing and music, he has since built a career that bridges performance, pedagogy, and education.

A graduate of Boston University with degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education, Ryan is a licensed Massachusetts educator who previously taught choir and group piano at a top exam school in Boston before transitioning to teaching private piano and voice lessons.  

During his time at Boston University, he directed a co-ed a cappella group where he honed his skills in Pop and R&B styles before performing with an award-winning group at Berklee, Upper Structure, where he received recognition as part of the 2023 “Best Rhythm Section” at the LAAF competition. He is an avid freelancer and staff singer who continues to find inspiration and joy in vocal ensembles while frequently appearing as a soloist. As a classical singer, Ryan has trained at the Tanglewood Young Artist Vocal Program and “Si Parla, Si Canta!” in Arona, Italy, studying opera, Italian language, and Alexander Technique.

He is now pursuing a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, with a focus on Musical Theatre cross-training to deepen his understanding of the voice as a dynamic instrument and how to guide students in using theirs more efficiently. As a private piano and voice instructor, Ryan blends science-based pedagogy with quirky exercises to create a fun yet challenging learning environment. His teaching philosophy centers on curiosity and self-expression, helping students mitigate tension, find balance and gain confidence as communicative musicians.  While his approach to lessons varies depending on the individual student, age, and learning style, Ryan has experience working through the Royal Conservatory of Music examination system with students.