Charlene A. Ryan is a musician, painter, writer, and mom. She has spent most of her life behind an instrument and in front of an audience of one kind or another. Dr. Ryan, as she is known by many, is also a professor of music education who spends her days working with young musicians and their teachers. Her award-winning book, Building Strong Music Programs, has been used widely in teacher education programs across North America. Dr. Ryan has published extensively in academic journals on the performance experiences and anxieties of children and adolescents.
