About Ronald Jarzombek

San Antonio, TX-based guitarist/composer/producer Ron Jarzombek has been at the forefront of the progressive metal vanguard for over two decades during which time he has released some of the most innovative and challenging music in the world of progressive heavy rock/metal.

Ron's teaching experience goes all the way back to the 90's, teaching students of all ages, beginner to advanced, covering most styles while focusing on rock/metal. Lessons include technique, read music notation, learn music theory and how to apply it, create your own chord progressions, learn to solo in key, write melodies, improvise, play your favorite songs, learn how to write and record your own songs, learn about music production, and/or get into wacky progressive playing/writing concepts like 12-tone abuse, odd time signatures, rhythmic syncopation, metric modulation, etc... all sorts of fun stuff!

Ron's performing/recording projects/bands include Blotted Science, WatchTower, Spastic Ink, and S. A. Slayer. He also has 2 solo albums out on which he wrote, recorded, and produced all of the material.

As a guest musician, Ron has recorded and toured with notable artists such as Marty Friedman (Megadeth), Jeff Loomis (Nevermore), Obscura, Protest The Hero, Gordian Knot (feat. members of King Crimson, Cynic & Dream Theater), and Chris Adler (Lamb Of God). Local bands include Exit Stage Left (Rush tribute band) and Dragonfly.

Ron has a following of over 10K subscribers on youtube where you can find scores of instructional, recording and live performance videos. You can also find his 3 multitracking apps and 3 progression/riff/melody writing apps on the App Store and Goggle Play.