Ronald Cole Piano Studio

Ronald Allen Cole, teacher of many award-winning students over forty years, is a well-known pianist and teacher throughout the western United States. Mr. Cole has gained a considerable reputation as a pianist giving concerts both as soloist and accompanist with various orchestras and ensembles. While a student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, he was awarded the "Rice Memorial Award" for pianists.

Mr. Cole maintains a large following of piano students and has coached students in international piano competitions. Besides being a performer and teacher, Mr. Cole has been active in music education and therapy. He directed musical rehabilitation programs for the California State Penal System at San Quentin, and served as past president of both the Performing Arts Society of Contra Costa County and the Shasta Symphony.