About Mr. Williams

Mr. Ryan Williams started playing violin in 3rd grade inspired to start playing by his relationship with his Grandfather, Howard Turnbull. Through the careful instruction of David Leithmann, Mr. Williams developed his playing and his passion for teaching. Under Mr. Leithmann's instruction, Mr. Williams started viola in 10th grade and quickly fell in love with the instrument.

Mr. Williams received his BS in Music Ed from Penn State University and MA in Ed from Arcadia University. He is the elementary orchestra and string teacher in East Penn School District, working with 4th & 5th grade students from the 7 elementary schools in the district. Mr. Williams began in East Penn in 2009 and started teaching in 2002. Previously he has taught in Souderton, PA and taught privately in Harleysville, PA, Ephrata, PA and State College, PA.

Outside of his main job, Mr. Williams maintains the Silver Strings Music Studio and is the founder and violist for the Silver Strings Ensemble. Mr. Williams directs the Got Strings? Extreme Youth Orchestra, based out of Souderton, PA. On Sundays he is the violinist & bassist for the East Swamp Church praise team. Mr. Williams also serves on the Pennsylvania Delaware String Teachers Association state board as chapter webmaster.

At home Mr. Williams enjoys spending time outside; biking, camping, hiking, and kayaking. He also is the fire police officer for Quakertown Fire Department and Trumbauersville Fire Company. Mr. Williams resides in Trumbauersville with his wife and their 3 children.