My experience with the Ridley Academy has been amazing. It is as if a whole new universe has been opened in front of me — the same sensation I felt when I got my first pair of glasses. I didn't know how vivid the colors were until I got them. When Mr. Ridley explained the Scales, suddenly BOOM… the secrets of music unveiled. Every practice is the highlight of my day!

Ridley figured out how to take many years of training and condense it into piano videos simply. Just give 10 minutes a day consistently — and OH BABY the magic will start to happen! One night I was too tired to train. At 3am I felt the need to do my 10 minutes. After what I thought was 10 minutes, it was almost 5AM. I am enjoying myself and you can too!

I played piano for 2 years as a teenager, got frustrated, and stopped. There were things I was terrified of — the sharps and the flats. I'm now slowly getting rid of those fears. Stephen's energy, enthusiasm, and love for music is so inspiring. I'm now 48, and my fingers are back on that piano baby! The short daily practice sessions fit perfectly into my busy schedule.

I tried to learn piano about 30 years ago. Now I'm a good but musically-illiterate composer — I write the words and hum the melody. It's about time I learned an instrument. Stephen Ridley's course and his presentation is so refreshing that even a stubborn old whatever like me is swept away in his realistic, intelligent, and constant enthusiasm.

I am 71 and am doing this for ME. I need the exercise of my mind and arthritic hands. Stephen makes the lessons doable! I am slower than younger people, I realize that, but I am not in a race. I am in a program to satisfy that longing I have had to play piano. I probably will never play for anything — but I can play for myself!

Stephen is probably one of the most inspiring people I have ever seen. Credible, enthusiastic. His love of Music and Piano comes through this course, and this program is truly therapeutic. It is a SUPER outstanding e-learning program. Thank you for the opportunity to learn from you. I am very thankful for this outstanding team.

I really like the videos in the Ridley training method — for piano education or voice exercises. The gradient scale applied and detailed explanations are ideal. I have very little time to practice every day, yet the high spirits M. Ridley communicates make learning so enticing. I am very confident I will be able to play confidently at the end of this course. It is a lot of fun! I encourage anyone to join in!

I was unable to use my right hand on the piano — even so, I thought to try the Ridley Method. Haven't played for maybe 50 years, but I was able bodied then. Back to basics — yesterday I did the "C" scale with my right hand, using the correct fingers. I now do hand yoga, and I squeeze stress balls. Thanks Steven.

It is absolutely fantastic. Easy systematic learning in my own tempo at home. Stephen Ridley is such a sympathetic, authentic, honest person with a lot of energy and humor. You get so much more than just piano teaching. After bad experiences with piano teachers, it took me years to start again. I can only repeat: THANK YOU STEPHEN & team! Great job!

I tried piano lessons through a music store instructor. Six months later I could read sheet music, but I played terribly. I decided to invest in the Ridley Academy Master Class and I've learned 1000% more. In just 5 days, I can play with both hands, look up from the keyboard while playing, and sing the chorus. I am finally realizing my goal to play piano at 65. I highly recommend Ridley Academy to everyone.

I enjoy the Masterclass because the Academy deals with music for everyone from beginners to advanced. They give you advice at every step, you can ask questions and get feedback anytime. They are encouraging, caring, and always there when you need them — even when life got in the way. I am grateful they are bringing music to our world in a beautiful, harmonious way. Thank you Ridley Academy.

Ridley Academy is teaching me to play piano through online lessons in ways very different from traditional methods. I have learned much in a few months. Ridley Academy has made music instruction accessible to me and inspired me to keep learning. I can learn and develop at my own pace — something of great value I assumed I could never have. The videos are excellent, short, and encouraging.

I really love this course. It is such a different procedure from any I've ever had. I have had failures with piano most of my life. For a recent trip I even bought a portable keyboard just to keep the work in! I practice until I can do something well before moving on. Through the drilling, the few things I did play are far easier with much greater control — almost to the point of improv!

I have been playing piano for over 40 years — classical lessons in my youth, then the SAME FEW SONGS for 20 years. I had a massive block with actually understanding how music really works. I've been doing Stephen's course a short time and learned SO MUCH already. He's put the missing pieces in place. I HIGHLY recommend this course to everyone who has thoughts of playing the piano.

In my youth, my dad tried to encourage me to learn piano but I always had an excuse. Decades later, I heard Stephen explain that some ineffective ways of learning can dampen an artist's personality. I'm so glad I found Ridley Academy. With my busy schedule, I spend a productive 10 to 15 minutes practicing daily. I love every moment of it. Thank you Stephen from the bottom of my heart.

From the first class you start learning songs right away — the information, finger exercises, and encouragement keep you on course even amidst busy schedules. I like that I can learn at my own speed and go back to refresh previous courses. I even wrote my own simple song using the finger exercises and instruction on chords. Well worth the time and investment.