Repair Feature: Ryan Boone

Ryan began his career as a band instrument repair technician in 2001 after attending Missouri State University where he studied Anthropology and Religious Studies as well as participating in a many university bands. During a break in studies in 2001 he was hired to repair band instruments, quickly became obsessed with the field, and has been working full-time repairing band ever since. Since then he gained a reputation in Springfield as a highly skilled repair technician and trumpet player, repairing for and playing with many professional musicians in Springfield, Branson, and the surrounding areas. Ryan joined the Palen team in 2016 and moved to Broken Arrow soon afterward to manage the shop there. When he is not repairing instruments or performing, writing, and arranging music he enjoys almost any kind of outdoor activity--especially cycling, mountain biking, floating, hiking, and backpacking, as well as spending time with his friends, family, and dogs.