Ryan Jonker is a percussionist based out of Washington D.C. and a performing member of "The Commandant's Own" Unisted States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. Born in southwest Michigan, Ryan graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Percussion Performance. At WMU, he studied under professor Judy Moonert. Ryan was a charter member of both Legends Drum & Bugle Corps and Legends Winter Percussion, where he aged out and then served as a percussion instructor.

W?ith over fifteen years of teaching and writing experience at all levels, Ryan has worked as a percussion educator and designer at numerous schools throughout the United States. In addition to his duties as an active duty Marine Musician, he continues to consult and design for programs across the country. He also creates solo and ensemble original percussion compositions and arrangements, available for sale on his website.

R?yan currently resides in Maryland and is a proud endorser of Innovative Percussion Sticks and Mallets.