Bryan started learning the trumpet at 13 years of age and obtained a music scholarship to Westbourne Grammar to complete his secondary education. Since then he has studied at Monash University (as part of their Year 12 program), Conservatorium of Music, Melbourne University and the Victorian College of the Arts under Rob Sims, Rob Smithies and Ron Mitchell. During this time he played with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra on their tour of Canada and the USA, Melbourne Youth Symphonic Band, Footscray-Yarraville City Band, esstee Big Band and many other prominent amateur groups.
As a freelance trumpet player he has toured nationally and internationally backing and recording for some of the world's most famous entertainers. These include; Dale Burridge, Peter Cousins, Paul Capsis, David Maleck, Rachael Beck, Marina Prior, Matt Hetherington, Dean McCrae, Michael Falzon, Peter Lowrey, Zoophyte and many others.
Other professional experience includes work with the Australian Pops Orchestra, Her Majesty's Theatre Orchestra as well as playing in the ‘pit’ for more than 100 theatrical productions. Bryan currently works with the following acts on a regular basis; Big and Horny, Peligro, The Rat Pack's Back, Briefcase Full of Blues, The Committed, Big Night Out Band and The David Cameron Band.