Ron Stout

Ron Stout is a third-generation musician. A Musician’s Union member since age 15, Ron studied music at Orange Coast College and Golden West College where he was frequently the recipient of Best Soloist awards from Jazz Festivals statewide. Ron has been involved with teaching Jazz Theory/Improvisation and trumpet since 1978, both as a private instructor and in the role of clinician, drawing on his years of experience conducting seminars while traveling and playing with the Woody Herman Orchestra (1984-90), first under the baton of the Maestro, Woody, then under the leadership of the brilliant Frank Tiberi. Since 1991 Ron has taught part-time, recorded and performed in and around Los Angeles, traveling occasionally to Europe upon invitation.