iLikePiano (real name, Ryan McGaughey) brings virtuosic classical style piano playing to the world of video game music. Here at VGM CON, Ryan requests that YOU choose the musical adventure we experience. Come and take part in the adventure we will construct together!
Ryan McGaughey grew up playing video games since the moment he could hold a controller in his hands. Video game music is, in fact, what hooked Ryan on playing piano.
Ryan received a bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Cal Poly Humboldt, studying under Dr. Daniela Mineva. He then continued his piano studies at the Eastman School of Music receiving a master’s degree studying under Alexander Kobrin.
Ryan has brought video game music to concert halls and to video game conventions such as VGM CON & MagWest. Ryan has also performed complete sets of works such as the Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections, Hollow Knight Piano Collections & the Celeste Piano Collections.
