The secret to performance may surprise you. | Ryan Alexander (aka Dj Private Ryan) | TEDxPortofSpain

In his performance, DJ Private Ryan demonstrates how intuition comes after practice and preparation. He calls this "Systematic Free Flow". He brings the crowd to their feet by demonstrating how he use the various elements of his music to connect genres that seem like they may not be connected. He does, however, emphasize that none of his mastery comes without preparation.

Ryan Alexander more commonly known as DJ Private Ryan is an internationally acclaimed, well respected, and sought-after Caribbean DJ. Ryan has built a dedicated global audience both on and offline which he uses to promote music from the Caribbean region. His Soca Brainwash events in New York, Miami, Toronto, Barbados, and Trinidad continues to garner support from loyal patrons. Ryan Alexander more commonly known as DJ Private Ryan is an internationally acclaimed, well respected, and sought-after Caribbean DJ. DJ Private Ryan has built a dedicated global audience both on and offline which he uses to promote music from the Caribbean region. His podcasts boast of over thirty-six million (36,000,000) downloads, while his social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Sound cloud) have attracted more than two hundred and seventy thousand (270,000), followers.

Mr. Alexander is the winner of the Global Spin Award Caribbean DJ of the Year 2012, a finalist for International DJ of the Year 2013, and honoree as the most outstanding FCSA alumni at the 42nd annual Florida Caribbean Students Association (FCSA) conference at the University of Tampa. He is recognized worldwide for his versatility in interpretation and mixes of different genres of music. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx