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Scales, chords, rhythm and musicality. Stephen Ridley is a master of piano, honest, inspiring, and desires all his students to experience success at the piano. The Ridley Academy masterclass and mentorship program has accelerated my learning of the piano. Stephen believes in all his students to become the artist you no longer have to “wish” to be. Anyone following Ridley methods will be playing the piano, know the history of piano, make your piano sing, and what makes it a beautiful instrument. Stephen genuinely cares for his students. The mentors are absolutely professional and continue to advance my education and ability to play my piano. I am in awe of my ability to make my piano sing in just 2 years.

As a beginner piano student, and at the age of 64, I have been very pleased with the amount of knowledge I have acquired through Ridley Academy. I’ve gone through the first three levels in the program, and they were really great. Stephen’s teaching method is clear and concise. He taught me about the piano and how to make the piano a part of my person and not just an object I was trying to play. He taught me to understand it and to develop a relationship with it, all before getting into the octaves, tones, semitones, notes, etc. The joy I have from learning about this instrument cannot be understated. I am looking forward to putting in the work to become a piano player, with the understanding that if I follow the Ridley Academy teaching method, I will have accomplished something that I have wanted for a very long time, which is to play and feel the music of piano. Thank you, Stephen, for all of your time spent in trying to make those who join your Academy a success!

I have a Bachelors Degree in Music Education. Oboe is my instrument. While I am a professional on the oboe, I decided to study piano in Ridley Academy. My keyboard skills were awful. Stephen curated the skills needed to master piano from zero knowledge to performing in front of people in two years or less. It is streamlined, effective, and exciting to learn this rapidly!

Stephen has a logical and fun way of teaching piano. I am currently filling in the gaps that I didn't get from my other teachers.

Everything is well thought out and easy to follow.

I am also in the Mentorship class with a one on one teacher who is also awesome.

As with anything in life, you get what you put into it. If you are serious and self-motivated, you can go as far as you want to with this program.

I took lessons as a youngster years ago and did learn to read music; however, I never really learned how to play properly and how to make a song my own. Ridley academy has given me the tools to succeed.

I’m compelled to express my continued excitement w/learning the piano. What daily encouragement we’ve been getting from the chat that was created for us to share and find motivation. There are few things in life that become so cherished because it has value to us & we have some kind of investment in it …. The 5 Day Challenge was one of mine …
Learning to play a song has always been a goal, and Stephen taught us in a week, made it accomplishable.
… 1st time hearing of a rift and understanding it (ha ha) and though hearing a continued pattern in music, understanding how it’s played is music to my ears

But a huge joy was when the winner of the piano: Patricia, showed a video of her new piano … we all had a chance to share in her joy … Congrats to her

And with the Challenge over … it continues in a large sense because there’s so much more to learn …
I’m glad to have already purchased the Ridley Academy Piano MasterClass … a little over a year ago, thankfully with monthly pymts using Affirm

When I opened the program and looked at the 1st video, what an Astonishing impression it made on me; … the video clarity, professionalism and clear instruction let me know that Stephen and his Team put their HEART & SOUL into making this a true masterpiece - An investment well worth it and I have no REGRETS !!!!!!!!

Playing the piano is one of my life’s goal and Stephen makes it worth Never giving up on ….
It’s now ATTAINABLE & FUN …. I just want
to know - where were you 30yrs ago :-)

Thanks Stephen and Team …. Never stop !!!!!!!

I am professional on music area (music therapist and musical instrument teacher) but piano is not my main instrument. I have now already been a member in the Masterclass for over a year, and been satisfied. The structure of the course is interesting, well-organized and the main line/target is there for a good reason. Little steps well organized: you can trust the process. When teaching any other instrument, this program is worth to benchmark. At least for me, "the old school music teacher", it has given new perspective and some new ideas. And: it is refreshing and tastes like life personally being a student, again, too. (The first selling videos I saw, for me were too Yankee-stylish, and made me think quite long, whether that is for me or not. Only after I heard Stephen to tell of his own history and more of his attitudes of being a musician and personal human being, I dare to take a risk and put the whole course in to test for me - and found his attitudes and goal to be those that I could sign. And that is the main thing for me, still.)
As a snack, and for the reason to give me extra boost with the keyboards (have been a bit lazy lately with them) I decided to take/look through the course named Easy Piano in 5 days, and it made the trick that I wanted, gave me personally the extra weight when weighting the pros and cons whether to take the Mentorship program now. The 5 days seems to be good kick-start for beginners, the idea of playing and the thrust that everyone can start to play is so clear there. (The only irritating thing for me still was, that it was so clearly the invitation course, and the reason to sell more courses was so overwhelming there - even it is understandable. But now I already can tolerate it better.)
The Mentorship program is expensive, at least in my finances, and I am really thankful that there were a possibility to go through the possible and impossible payment plans. So I could start it now! Much can I not yet say, but the first impression of the mentor chosen for me raises a positive predictability in me. Even the best students and best teachers, it does not always go ok - it is question of trust and personal compatibility. She seems to have patience to check properly where I technically am now, and respects my musical taste. Also, when I now have had lots of technical difficulties in loading videos, have the team in the Academy been really helpful. So: high hopes toward the Mentorship program have I now.

Ridley Academy is worth of 5 stars, then.

I like very much the vibe that stephen has, He makes people to believe in themselves just from the begining and his way of learning the piano gives a lot of enjoyment and fun to his students. Smartly he made a webiner that enables people to enjoy playing beautiful songs on the piano in 5 days even without the need to learn theory. He definitely teaches the piano in an interesting way. I Bought some classes during the webiner and i found them very useful - especially the 20 piano secrets in which you learn to play the chords in a much more beautiful way. I also want to thank Jack from his team who was very kind and helpful when i needed support. Thank you stephen and Jack.

Scale principle is easy to understand. It is like applying a math formula that will bring you at the right answer every time!

Learning with all the piano exercises with the Ridley Academy Masterclass is inspiring and fun. Stephen is the best piano teacher I've ever had. He is the opposite of boring. If you book the masterclass, you'll never regret it. Short chops to learn - ideal for people working full-time. 10 minutes a day is enough to progress fast.

I did not like the traditional methods and wanted to play pop music. Stephen Ridley's enthusiasm and energy is so totally contagious. The way he explains is clear, concise and make so much sense that you want to use it asap. He explains what is essential and useful for now. I am enrolled in the Masterclass and just love it. The music we learn, using chords is what we hear on the radio, not classical. No hours of practice per day! one thing at a time. If I miss a week, I have a reminder and encouragement. Support is also helpful. What a team!
I've just been through the 5-day piano challenge. We've learned how to play a song in 5 days from scratch. It was incredible and I was amazed I could do it because the steps were so well explained and
laid out.

The Ridley Academy is igniting my life long dream (so far postponed) to be playing piano and become a real musician. Singing classes are also made available in a separate class, they’re very useful. The step-by-step methodology given by Stephen is remarkably simple to follow, while the lessons are short, very comprehensive and offer continuity throughout the whole Masterclass. His dedicated passion in delivering it offers an amazing support in the pursuit of such musical achievement. I love it!
Thank you all! ✨ 🎹✨👌

Stephen Ridley has created an excellent Masterclass program !!! ... His presentation works well as he teaches step-by-step with 10 minute practice sessions ! ... His voice, his enthusiasm, his knowledge, his spontaneity ...is VERY energizing and inspiring ! ... I loved his recent " 5-day Challenge Class" ! ...(And Stephen's "support team" is very helpful and quick to respond !) ... ... What I have learned on piano from Stephen is life changing !!! ...Big Smile,
Wendy Shipley

Stephen is an Amazing and talented piano and music teacher- and so much fun!!!
A step by step approach and only 10-15 minutes practice per day- what's not to love.

Ridley Academy understands the endless old style learning piano and eventually a person will give up. Ridley Academy encourage you, teaches you a way that you will encourage you to learn if you really take the time to learn the piano. I love the energy, and style of learning. May God continue to bless your efforts and give you wisdom beyond your understanding.

We are so full of gratitude for the masterclass and the encouragement of the Ridley Academy. It is the best piano teacher ever. He is full of energy and that you can feel in every video and call and gives us energy to continue.

The program and fun and doable! It is great to capture a bit of Stephen's passion, and have hope I can achieve a new goal of learning to play the piano.

Joining the community of the Ridley Academy a year and half ago, has brought so much comfort and support. My adult son was killed by a hit and run driver on a rainy night in Seattle Washington.
My heart is broken. Grief will always be with me, but can be transformed into love and beauty. Stephen’s selfless spirit and dedication to his students has brought me out of a deep depression. I’m so thankful for all of you who have supported me. You’ve been my light at the end of this tunnel I’ve been crying through. Tears are so healing ❤️‍🩹.
My journey through life has been filled with artistic expression. I was a dancer, art model, midwife and writer.
When I started thinking about the piano, Stephen’s Utube video showed up on my
feed right after my thoughts of the piano I knew this was not a coincidence. It was a gift. Watching Stephen at his red piano with his red shoes and captivating personality, I knew I had found exactly what I needed.
I’m so grateful. Especially for Karyn,
she is always there for me. 💕

I love my journey with all of you,
And hold you deep in my heart ♥️

Kerry Cahill

Fun way to learn, making learning simpler and faster.

I feel SO lucky to have found Stephen and the Ridley Academy. His enthusiasm and encouragement and way of working is absolutely brilliant. I am SO SO wanting to spend every day and hour practicing now !!! I have signed up for the Masterclass and Mentorship. Having learnt piano when I was a child (60 years ago!) by following notes on a page, I am SO SO excited to be learning to play without written music, and to sing too !! Thanks Stephen (& Team) 😀