The Guitar Academy Of Western North Carolina
A Balanced Music Education Experience
Guitar Academy Instructors Michael Ridenour - Director, Classical and Electric Guitar: Michael Ridenour holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music and Recording Arts from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a Master's of Music degree in Guitar Performance from Appalachian State University. He has over 20 years of performing and teaching experience and has played in master classes for Elliot Fisk, Christopher Parkening, Anthony Glise, and Elliot Frank. Michael has taught guitar and various other music lessons while serving on the music faculties of Blue Ridge Community College and Appalachian State University. He recently served on the music faculty at the University of North Carolina at Asheville teaching music theory and music history. Michael, and his wife Michelle, have two beautiful children - Matthew (8) and Micah (6). They are members of Etowah Baptist Church in Etowah, North Carolina. Michael has served in a variety of church leadership roles including Sunday School Director, Deacon, Church Council Moderator, and long-range and finance committees. He is an ordained deacon and member of the Gideon's International. Michael has dedicated his life to the full-time service of helping others discover and develop their God-given musical talents. Whether your goal is recreational, supplemental, or college/conservatory preparation, Michael will develop a customized curriculum to help you reach your goals quicker and unlock the greater potential found in all of us. Email: mike@wncguitaracademy.com Kevin Lampson - Classical and Electric Bass Guitar: Kevin Lampson holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the Morehead State University and a Master's of Music degree in Bass Performance from Morehead State University. He has over 15 years of performing and teaching experience as a private instructor, educator, and clinician. Kevin has performed with many notable artists and ensembles. These include Nicholas Payton, Greg Abate, Jamey Aebersold, Gordon Brisker, Jay Flippin, Pat Harbison, Mike Hackett, Greg Wing, Brian Mason, Rachel Barton Pine, and the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra. Kevin has taught jazz and classical double bass, electric bass, and numerous ensembles and classes as an instructor at Morehead State University. Email: kevin@wncguitaracademy.com |
