Randy Ellefson has been playing guitar since 1984 and is endorsed by Peavey, Alvarez Guitars, and Morley Pedals. He has a Bachelors of Music in classical guitar, Magna cum Laude, and builds his own electric guitars. Five instrumental guitar albums have been released – three rock/metal, one acoustic, and one classical guitar. He’s also bandleader and primary composer/lyricist for Black Halo, a traditional metal band releasing its debut album in 2025.
Originally a music composition major in college, Rand switched to classical guitar halfway through. This resulted in two things: The Lost Art album – and severe tendonitis that cost him his guitar playing for over five years.
He’s also a published author of over twenty epic fantasy novels and world building guide books, a related podcast, YouTube channel, and owner/instructor at World Building University. He’s also co-host of the Fantasy & Sci-Fi Authors Summit.
For more details, read about his music history.