RYAN MILKA
He studied music, nonprofit organizations, and communication at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI, graduating in 2020 — the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. He moved to New Mexico shortly after to pursue a career in student ministries, but life had different plans.
Now he works for the fire department as a Firefighter/EMT. But music has always been his first passion — and the reason Wild Moose Records exists.
He draws inspiration from artists like Ben Rector, Young the Giant, Darren Kiely, Judah & the Lion, and The Gray Havens.
Keyboardist, drummer, vocalist, acoustic guitarist, and founder of Wild Moose Records — bringing over 20 years of experience and a genuine love for the craft to every project, session, and performance.
Whether you need music production services, a good teacher, keys and vocals for an intimate acoustic set, a drummer who knows how to serve the song, or a multi-instrumentalist who can adapt to whatever the music calls for — Ryan shows up prepared, intentional, and ready to give you and your project everything it needs. Every project and session is approached the same way we approach every song — with honesty, care, and a deep respect for the music. Just be careful if you have sweets around — he will eat them all.