Michael Ridenour - Director, Classical, Electric, and Acoustic 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 and Micah.  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.

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Email:  mike@wncguitaracademy.com