Ron F.

Born and raised in Ohio, I have played the piano since I was 5 and have performed professionally since my early 20s. After studying composition, theory, and classical piano at the University of Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music, I began my music career by playing keyboard and singing with one of the top pop and show bands in Ohio. Later, Irelocated to Nashville where I was involved as a writer with a premier contemporary Christian music publisher. I continued writing and producing music for my own recordings and printed music, including a hymn book of traditional hymns I arranged in a contemporary new age/smooth jazz and pop style. I also produced and arranged for other recording artists while traveling nationwide as a respected contemporary Christian music artist, worship leader, and worship seminar instructor throughout much of the 1980s and early ’90s. Later, I became involved as a worship pastor and music instructor at several churches and schools. I continued developing my career in education as a private voice and piano instructor and college admissions advisor. In addition to my earlier studies at the music conservatory, I also hold a master’s degree in education.