Praise from Clients...

Why hire Ryan for your special event? This page contains a selection of compliments that Ryan has received through the years from satisfied clients. If you are a satisfied client and you would like to have your comments posted here, please email Ryan.

References are available upon request.

You might know how much you meant, but it was as close to perfect as a son could want and the family is forever in your debt. How do you thank a man for a lifelong memory in honor of a dad?

Joe Farley

Ryan, you really made the event. Everyone was blown away by you. Thanks for making this possible.

Susan Picking

Thanks for helping make our party a success. You guys were awesome!

Donna L. Gallo

My family and I want to thank you for providing the bagpipe music at my husband's funeral. It was a fitting beginning for one who so appreciated his Scottish heritage, and your entrance to "Amazing Grace" set a beautiful tone which touched all of us deeply.

Leila Welch

Great job, Ryan, we all enjoyed you so very much!

Garrison Meighen

Just a quick note to tell you how impressive you were on Saturday. I believe the music was enjoyed by all.

Margaret D'Souza
Program Assistant, New College, The University of Alabama

Your presentations were the hit of the night last night. Thanks so much for not only being willing to play for us, but for serving with such excellence. Your passion for what you do is so evident, and your ability to relate to children is quite impressive!

Tracy Hanrahan
Children's Choir Coordinator, Dawson Memorial Baptist Church

Just wanted to let you know that we were very pleased with your playing at the wedding on Saturday. I didn't have a chance to speak to you at the time, but you did a first rate job. Thank you so much.

Kathryn Mcdonald

You did a great job! Everyone was so impressed with your talents. You were in all the papers the next day.

Carla Swinney
Student Affairs, Calhoun Community College

I just wanted to write and say thank you so much for the beautiful music you played at my father's graveside. It was my father's wish to have the bagpipes at his funeral. He would have loved the send off you gave him. In fact, he was probably looking down from above and singing along with you. Thank you for the wonderful blessing you gave to me and my family.

Dixie D. Cross

Thank you again for playing for our wedding! John loved following behind as you led the processional and will never forget it! You were awesome and everything I imagined it would be! Thanks again!

Robin and John Roberts

I know I've thanked you already in email, but I really wanted to let you know how important this music is - the song, the pipes, and the homage to my family's heritage that really makes my heart so proud. You've got a great reputation, and I'm so glad to have you and your art and expression be a part of one of the most important days of my life.

Elizabeth Franklin

Ryan, we could not have asked for a more delightful wedding parade through the streets of downtown Birmingham. Thanks again for leading our procession to the reception space - all the guests waiting on the rooftop said they'll never forget watching - and hearing - us approach the building. Alan and I were so pleased with your professionalism, your talent, and your spirit of theatrical adventure - you said you'd play even if the pouring rain didn't clear, and even though it did, I believe you would have. I can't wait to work together on MUSE OF FIRE.

Elizabeth and Alan Hunter

I have known Ryan Morrison for a number of years. It was my honor and privilege to be one of his initial tutor instructors, passing on to him what was given to me by Pipe Major Ian Sturrock. Ryan was a particularly quick learner, progressing the fastest of any student I have ever taught. His grasp of the fundamentals of piping were quick and accurate, and his ability to transfer that to the Great Highland Bagpipes was quite rewarding to me as an instructor. We became friends during this time, and this friendship has grown to include mutual respect for each other as well. As time has passed, Ryan's ability has improved wonderfully. He has won many piping awards in competitive competitions. Ryan took over the leadership of the Heritage Pipes and Drums shortly after I stood down as the Pipe Major. During this time, Ryan has led the band to win two band competitions, and I've no doubt that, under his leadership as Pipe Major, the band will soon be hitting new heights of excellence.

Ryan is not only a wonderful player of traditional music of the Great Highland Bagpipes; he also experiments with the sounds produced by the pipes. His performances bring out every nuance of sound possibilities. And most important, Ryan has managed to go beyond just playing the pipes. When he plays, his sensitivity to the music is exhilarating, and the sounds emanating from his pipes go deeper. He is one of those rare performers who can attach his soul to his playing, and in any field of music, it just doesn't get any better than that.

Charles Smith
Pipe Major Emeritus Heritage Pipes & Drums

We sincerely appreciate all that you have done for us, especially at the last moment. This is something that is so very special to all of the family, my mother most of all ... the beautiful sound of the bagpipes.

Dr. Rhonda Cornell

Ryan Morrision's passion for the pipes is clear to the ear. His involvement and commitment to Alabama's larger Celtic community emphasizes his dedication to his art. As both a performer and composer, Ryan's piping talents continue bring new fans and students to the bagpipes. Ryan Morrison is one of Alabama's very best ambassadors of the Celtic arts.

Paige Gardner Smith
Board Member, Alabama Celtic Assocation and Editor, Celtic Alabama News

Thank you for playing at daddy's memorial. It was absolutely beautiful, and daddy would have loved it.

Stacey Spivey

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