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Ron Hefner
In 1974, Ron studied at the Creative Music Studio in Woodstock, New York with Karl Berger, Bob Moses, Stu Martin, and other jazz greats.
He performed in 40 states and Canada during the 1970's.
In 1980, Ron left the road and settled in Orlando, working in hotels, theaters, jazz clubs, and at Disney World.
He moved to southwest Florida in 1991 and has remained there as a top call drummer.
Ron has worked with notables such as Ira Sullivan, Dan Miller, Lew DelGatto, Ben Wolfe, David "Fathead" Newman, Curtis Lundy, Kenny Drew, Jr., Wycliffe Gordon, and others.
Ron began teaching at Florida Gulf Coast University when it opened in 1997. He currently teaches literature, creative writing, and composition. Before going into full- time teaching, Ron worked as a newspaper editor, reporter, and music journalist.
