Ryan Yunen Gu, 14, began piano at age 4 and quickly advanced, studying under Prof. Kathleen Solose at the University of Saskatchewan. He is currently a scholarship student at the Phil and Eli Taylor Academy in the Royal Conservatory of Music, where he studies under Dr. Michael Berkovsky.

Passionate about music making and performing, Ryan has earned numerous accolades, including first prize in OMFA (ARCT) third prize in the OMNI Competition, and 2nd place in CMC. He was also a finalist in the 2024 Kaufman International competition where he got to perform at Merkin Hall of New York.

Ryan has participated in masterclasses with renowned musicians like Prof. Dan Zhaoyi and Prof. Marilyn Engle, and has performed at venues such as the University of Toronto's Walter Hall and Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall. Aspiring to become a concert pianist, Ryan is dedicated to sharing his passion for music worldwide. In his spare time, he enjoys math, coding, reading, cubing, and table tennis.