Will Ridenour Music

Will Ridenour Music

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About

For folks in the NC Triangle area, I give drum set, percussion (djembe, conga), and kora lessons during the week. All skill levels are welcome!

Drum set: I have been playing since 1993 and teaching off and on since 2005. My favorite syles are rock, blues, funk, international styles, and punk, including double-kick techniques. I toured the USA and Europe between 1997-2008, and I can't wait to show you what I've learned.

Djembe and Congas: I have been playing since 1997, and teaching since 2001. I use a somewhat traditional approach according to the music form (i.e. for djembe - West African; for Congas - Cuban), but I also enjoy teaching folks who just want to play hand drums! I've trained in Mali, Senegal, Sweden, and the USA, and I can't wait to introduce you to all the wonderful drumming from these parts of the world.

Drumming is a serious art form, but it's also a very healing activity for your mind, body, and soul! The vibrations we make when drumming can be quite medicinal for us, and for the audience when we play.

My job as a musician and teacher is to help you achieve your goals while at the same time, bring you joy in it's many shapes and forms! It's very rewarding, but it's not without hard work. I love what I do, and as we all know, it's great to work with someone (no matter what profession they're in) who loves what they do!

I can't wait to assist you on your drumming journey, no matter what your goals are.

Check out my website for more info: https://willridenour.com/lessons


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18 years in business
Serves Fearrington , NC

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    Sandra Z.

    Will is patient, thoughtful and always encouraging. Ive had both drumming and Kora lessons. He knows his stuff!
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    January 16, 2020

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    Todd O.

    When researching potential percussion teachers, I was looking for an experienced professional musician who could teach me West African rhythms and the histories behind them. With Will I got that and more. Will has the chops and experience studying and performing in West Africa, but he also has easily adapted lessons on the spot to address my evolving needs and desires. Over the past few months I have worked with him on congas, djembe, and the cajon and I have consulted with him before buying new percussion instruments. He will work with you to figure out what you want to get out of the classes and will develop a lesson plan to meet your needs. On top of this, he is a smart, fun teacher who makes lessons thoroughly enjoyable.
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    January 15, 2020

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    Luc B.

    Will’s djembe classes are the greatest. I started off with no background in drumming. He teaches in a methodical way, and wants you to hit your drum right. After a few weeks I was able to join a drum circle. He also encourages you to bring in patterns that you find somewhere on the web and works with you to perfect them. Will’s classes keep you motivated: when I wake up in the morning, I think to myself--great, drumming class today!
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    January 13, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

    When working with new students, I always take time to assess *why* they are taking lessons and what their goals are. What would you like to get out of our lessons together? This helps me determine how and what to teach you, because I want my students to feel challenged and have fun, while making the desired improvements


    Services offered

    Drum
    Djembe