About Bryan Schumann

I'm a composer, songwriter, audio producer, content creator, music teacher, and artist mentor based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

An eclectic musician and multi-instrumentalist who sings and plays piano, guitar, trumpet, bass, and drums, I embrace an immense spectrum of genres and styles when writing songs, creating original instrumental music for the concert hall, and producing music, audio, and sound design for client projects, commercials, film, video games, meditations, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

I'm also the owner of the music publishing company and record label, Boreal Bard Music, through which I fund and publish both my music as well as others'.

The Solar Studio is the boutique, solar-powered recording studio located in St. Paul, MN that I founded and operate. This is where I work on my original music and creative projects as well as help bring other artists, musicians, and creatives bring their projects to life.

I also write the blog, Those Who Make Sound, where I share my thoughts about my creative process as well as review and recommend music and music gear.

Beyond music, I have 15 years experience as a free-lance content creator, artist consultant, and financial risk analyst with skills in graphic design, video production, 2D/3D animation, video game development, web design, branding/marketing, social media ad campaign creation, accounting, contract writing, trademark acquisition, copyright registration, and financial risk analysis.

Please reach out here if you'd like to collaborate, hire me to create original music or audio/video content for your project, or see how I can help you as a music teacher and artist/financial mentor.

CURRENT PROJECTS:

Bryan Schumann Music - You can listen to all of my classical, instrumental, and production music right here on my website store, or stream my music here. Please reach out on the contact page if you'd like to hire me to create original music/audio for your project or write new music for your performing ensemble.

The Sunshapes - This is my band that plays fun, upbeat, original tunes and cover songs from classic-era sing-along favorites to 90s, 2Ks, and current top 40 hits. We play traditional venues as well as weddings and corporate events. Please reach out if you'd like to inquire about having us at your private event.

Meditative Soundspace - This platform hosts my ambient music playlists and guided meditations. Check it out. You'll be glad you did.

Bryan Donald - This is the recording artist and stage name I use for my more downtempo, heartfelt, singer-songwriter style music. 

Study Hall Music - Coming soon! Soon I'll be adding an on-demand streaming music lessons platform to my website. In the meantime, please reach out if you are interested in one:one private music lessons for you or your young learner. I teach music theory, song-writing, composition, piano, guitar, and trumpet lessons both virtually and in-person.

Frugal Footprint - This is my vlog and YouTube channel where I share info and thoughts around DIY home improvements, furniture designs, carpentry/woodworking, gardening, healthy plant-based recipes, and free-to-consumer financial philosophies and advice. I have 15 years experience in mortgage finance as a senior home loan underwriter and now offer one:one personal finance consultations in order to give back, so please reach out to schedule your personal or business financial tune-up today. 

CLICK HERE TO REACH OUT AND LEARN HOW I CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT CREATIVE PROJECT

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PORTFOLIO OF MY PREVIOUS CREATIVE CLIENT WORK

CLICK HERE TO READ MY BLOG ABOUT MY CREATIVE PROCESS

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MY MUSIC AND GET IN TOUCH