Publications
Peer reviewed journal articles
Ryan, C., Boucher, H., & Ryan, G. (2023). Practice, Performance, and Anxiety: A Pilot Study on Student Perception of Parental Involvement and Formal Music Lessons. Music & Science, 6. https://doi.org/10.1177/20592043221145000
Ryan, G. (2022). Toward a critical curriculum in the classroom: Designing a framework to invite student inquiry into perspective and bias. Canadian Music Educator. Canadian Music Educator, 63(3), 19-2.
Ryan, C., Boucher, H., & Ryan, G. (2022). Children’s feelings about piano performances across a year of study. International Journal of Music Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/02557614211066342
Ryan, C., Boucher, H., & Ryan, G. (2021). Performance Preparation, Anxiety, and the Teacher: Experiences of Adolescent Pianists. Revue Musicale OICRM 8(1), 38-62.
Ryan, G. (2021). Dyad dissolution in post-secondary music studios. Research Studies in Music Education, 43 (1), 59-73. doi.org/10.1177/1321103X19871079
Ryan, G. (2019). Prepared Marimba: A systematic approach to sound exploration via prepared marimba. Percussive Notes, 57 (2), 26-27.
Ryan, G. (2010). Interruptions reshaped into transitions: Personal reflections on my perceptions of myself and how I feel about the identity challenges since moving to music education. Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education, 9 (2), 48-59.
Wapnick, J., Keech, K. & Ryan, G. (2012). Preferences for piano versus harpsichord performances in renaissance and baroque keyboard music, Psychology of Music, 40 (1), 5-18.
Doctoral dissertation
Ryan, G. (2011). Student-teacher dyad dissolution in post-secondary music studios.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, McGill University.
Refereed conference proceedings
Barbeau, A.K., Héroux, I., Ryan, G. & Thouin-Poppe, L.E. (August, 2023). Well-being, mental health and social support of student, amateur and professional musicians in Canada. Research Presentation at the 2023 International Symposium on Performance Science, Warsaw, Poland.
Thouin-Poppe, L.E., Barbeau, A.K., Héroux, I., & Ryan, G. (May, 2023). Quels sont les impacts de la practique d’un loisir et du bénévolat sur la santé mentale, le soutien social et le bien-être des francophones du Canada? Research Presentation at Congrès ACFAS, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Barbeau, A.K., Héroux, I., & Ryan, G. (April, 2023). Music practice among Canadian musicians: A national survey examining the impact of technology on participants’ access to music activities during the pandemic. Research Presentation at the Research in Music Education (RIME) Conference, online.
Ryan, C., Boucher, H., & Ryan, G. (November, 2022). Advanced musicians’ experience of performance anxiety and its relationship to parent involvement. Research Presentation at the NAfME National Biennial Music Research and Teacher Education Conference, National Harbour, Maryland, US.
Ryan, C., Boucher, H., & Ryan, G. (November, 2022). Parent involvement in children’s music training and their perception and navigation of music performance anxiety. Poster Presentation at the NAfME National Biennial Music Research and Teacher Education Conference, National Harbour, Maryland, US.
Ryan, G & Hassall, L. (April, 2022). Hauntology: The stains specters can leave. Fixed media interdisciplinary presentation at the Earth Day Art Model Telematic Festival, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis.
Ryan, G. (February, 2021). Stage or Mirrors: Alter egos in online platforms. Presentation at the Vietnam Technology Conference, Ho Chi Minh City (virtual).
Ryan, G. (September, 2019). Brown is the New Red for castanets and fixed media: Reflections on pollution in Chiang Mai. Lecture-performance at the Transplanted Roots Percussion Research Symposium, Guanajuanto, Mexico.
Ryan, G. (March, 2019). How to implement creativity in your music program: Systematic strategies. Presentation at the East Asian Regional Council of School’s Teacher Conference, Bangkok, Thailand.
Ryan, G. (July, 2010). Relationship breakdowns of student-teacher dyads in university and conservatory settings: Defining relationship breakdowns. Research presentation at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Music Pedagogy, Ottawa, Canada
Wapnick, J., Keech, K. & Ryan, G. (November, 2010). Preferences for piano versus harpsichord performances in renaissance and baroque keyboard music. Poster presentation at MENC: The National Association for Music Education, Anaheim, CA, USA.
Ryan, C., Boucher, H. & Ryan, G. (November, 2010). Performance preparation, anxiety, and the teacher: Experiences of adolescent pianists. Poster presentation at MENC: The National Association for Music Education, Anaheim, CA, USA.
Wapnick, J., Keech, K. & Ryan, G. (2009). Preferences for piano versus harpsichord performances in renaissance and baroque keyboard music. Poster presentation at the International Symposium for Research in Music Behavior, St. Augustine, FL, USA.
Ryan, C., Boucher, H. & Ryan, G. (2009). The Role of teachers in children’s experience of musical performance anxiety. Poster presentation at the International Symposium for Research in Music Behavior, St. Augustine, FL, USA.
Ryan, G. (2007). Studying the tabla in the guru-shishya parampara: the experience of a western percussionist. Research presentation at the International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education, St. John's, NL, Canada.
CD review
Ryan, G. (2002). Rondino: CD review. Noteworthy, 4, 4.
Other presentations
Ryan, G. (April 2022). Social commentary through the creation of multi-media works for percussion. Presentation at L’intercise/The Space Between, Hamilton, Ontario.
Ryan, G. (May 2022). Approaching Percussion. Presentation for the Quebec Band Association.
Ryan, G. (February 2021). Tech Tips for Music Teachers: Resources and strategies. Presentation at the Vietnam Technology Conference, Ho Chi Minh City (virtual).
Ryan, G. (February 2019). Prepared Marimba: A Systematic approach. Presentation at the Thailand International Percussion Festival, Bangkok, Thailand.
Ryan, G. (November 2014). Thinking About Music School? Presentation at the 8th Annual Careers, College and University Fair, Prem Tinsulanonda International School, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Ryan, G. (November 2015). Careers in Music. Presentation at the 9th Annual Careers, College and University Fair, Prem Tinsulanonda International School, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Ryan, G. (March 2013). Music technology. Presentation at the Chiang Mai International Schools Professional Development Day, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Ryan, G. (October 2010). Percussion Techniques: First the basics, then the world! Presentation-workshop at the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Conference - RESONATE 2010: Reunite, Refresh, Resound, St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Other publications
Ryan, G., Ryan, C. & Boucher, H. (accepted). Dear caregivers of music-learners: Tips for supporting children’s music learning. Canadian Music Educator.
Ryan, G., Bouchard-Valentine, V., & Karamanos, T. (2023). The Baschet Instrumentarium: Sound structures that need to be played, not displayed. Canadian Music Educator, 64(4), 6-10.
Ryan, G. (2022). Teaching in Thailand: A reflection on singing. Alla Breve, 46, 33-35.
Ryan, G. (2021). Start with what’s going well. Canadian Music Educator, 62(2), 7-12.
Ryan, G. (2020). Musician with a broken wrist. The Instrumentalist. June issue.
Ryan, G. (2020). Earth Day Art Model Telematic Festival: A sustainable approach to festivals. Traidhos Quarterly.
Ryan, G. (2020). COVID-19 from a Canadian Abroad, Part 1/2. Canadian Music Educator, 61 (4), 9-11.
Ryan, G. (2020). COVID-19 from a Canadian Abroad, Part 2/2. Canadian Music Educator, 61 (4), 24-28.
Ryan, G. (2020). Innovation, new music, and the Chiang Mai New Music Ensemble. Traidhos Quarterly, 12 (2), 20-22.
Ryan, G. (2020). A Northern Thai musician’s perspective: Interview with Khun Loong Noi. Canadian Music Educator, 61 (3), 37-40.
Ryan, G. (2019). Band festival abroad: A reflection on a grass-roots initiative. Canadian Music Educator, 61 (2), 22-26.
Ryan, G. (2019). Art can initiate change. Canadian Music Educator, 60 (4), 17-19.
Ryan, G. (2019). Teaching music in international schools: What to expect. Canadian Music Educator, 60 (3), 9-13.
Ryan, G. (2019). Creativity in the Classroom. Traidhos Quarterly, 11 (1), 11.
Ryan, G. (2009). La joie de vie, la joie de la musique: Un entrevue avec Marie-Josée Simard et Marie Fabi. La Scena Musicale, 14, 9.
Studies in progress
Ryan, C. & Ryan, G. An examination of Pre-Service Music Educators’ Experience of Performance Anxiety in Practicum and Performance Contexts.
Ryan, G., Bouchard-Valentine, V., & Karamanos, T. Étude structures sonores Baschet : Pour mieux comprendre l’interaction des enfants avec l’exploration sonore.