Ron began playing guitar at 12 and continued to study Jazz and Classical guitar at Mohawk College’s Applied Music Program. He later went on to continue his studies at University where he earned an Hon. B. of Music from McMaster and a B. of Ed. from University of Toronto. Ron spent 29 years teaching secondary school music in Hamilton, now retired he devotes his time entirely to music and performing. Ron's versatility, sight reading and improvisational skills deemed him an in demand free lance guitarist performing in professional theatre productions, big bands, dance, pop, rock and country groups.