September 16, 1972 – April 19, 2024

Sean Ryan Satin, 51, of New York City, passed away on April 19, 2024. Born in Brooklyn on September 16, 1972, he was the beloved husband of Amerie Vega-Satin and son of Scott Satin.

Sean was preceded in death by his mother, Diane (Freeman) Satin. He was also the proud father to Tarrega, his beautiful puppy son who he adored. Sean was a music teacher and classical guitarist by profession. He attended Sheepshead Bay High School and pursued his higher education at Manhattan School of Music for his undergraduate studies and Columbia University for his graduate studies.

He dedicated his life to sharing his passion for music with others and was a caring music teacher at places such as (but not limited to), Greenwich House Music School, the Mozartina Conservatory,Tarrytown Music Hall Academy and the Horace Mann School. Sean’s students loved him immensely and his impact as a mentor to countless classical guitar students will forever be etched in his legacy.

Sean’s passion was playing the classical guitar. He was part of the contemporary music organization, Composers Concordance, whose concerts he premiered numerous solo and chamber compositions as well as co-produced events with the organization. He also produced his own solo classical guitar recitals at Greenwich House, Spectrum NYC, Turtle Bay Music School and other venues. Growing up as a metal head in the 80’s in Brooklyn, he performed on electric guitar in a duo with his childhood friend Gene Pritsker, in ensembles with Tilted Axes: Music for Mobile Electric Guitars, and other musicians and groups. Sean had a sensitive musical sensibility, and a natural understanding of art and aesthetics that shone brightly in his playing and interpretations of older musical masterpieces and greatly added to brand new compositions that he premiered.

For over the last 20 years, Sean traded the heat and hustle of New York City for the woods of Porter, Maine, and taught music at Maine Teen Camp during the summer months. Teaching guitar theory or mentoring a band of beginner musicians amid the towering pine trees and beside clear lakes saw Sean at his happiest. It was at camp he was able to express his wonderful sense of humor and playful side. Whether putting on full KISS face paint to play with a staff band, dressing up as a Rolling Stone to serve as a judge for camper talent shows, or grabbing the tongs and manning a grill to cook steak for 200 people, Sean made an unforgettable contribution to this community. During his summers at camp, Sean worked, taught, and played music with thousands of staff and campers from all around the world, and called all of them friends.

Sean met his wife Amerie in 2013 and it was love at first sight. He immediately swooned Amerie with his disarming sense of humor and by serenading her with his classical guitar. They shared their first kiss on Butler Lawn at Columbia University. The rest is history. They had their fabulous Jersey Shore wedding on November 13th, 2022 and were looking forward to a lifetime together with their little puppy, Tarrega and endless lobster dinners. We all know Sean loved lobster.

Sean will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched across the globe.

May Sean Ryan Satin rest in peace. We know he’s rockin’ at heaven’s gate.