Gyan Riley

American guitarist and composer (born 1977).

Gyan performs both classical guitar and contemporary music. He has performed throughout 10 European countries and across the U.S., both as a soloist and in ensemble with various artists such as [a=Zakir Hussain], [a=Michael Manring], [a=Dawn Upshaw], [a=San Francisco Symphony Orchestra], the Falla Guitar Trio, the World Guitar Ensemble, and his father, the composer/pianist/vocalist [a=Terry Riley].

As a teacher, Gyan has served on the faculties at Humboldt State University, Cal State University East Bay, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.