The Rav Academy, a platform devoted to YOU and your musical journey.
This educational platform for both new and advanced players to master their instruments in a way that moves beyond simple percussion. Learn to create, remember and repeat music, that fits any occasion and style.
All lessons are scale specific, so you can learn to play on YOUR scale.
Musician, Teacher, Instrument maker
Ricky Hillson is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and instrument-maker who is a leader in the world of Rav and Handpan. With a background in guitar and songwriting, he has studied world music such as Sitar and Rubab.
He teaches Rav, Handpan, guitar and ukulele online and in person, performing regularly at handpan festivals and concerts. He is featured at Rav and Handpan workshops and retreats.
Sponsored by Rav and numerous handpan makers, Ricky's deep understanding of these instruments and background in education, makes his teaching accessible to all levels.
Ricky is also an avid forager and trained as an herbalist.
12 year ago, there were no classes or teachers, thus many of the early adopters of handpan and Rav, simply figured it out themselves by applying knowledge from other instruments. My background in guitar, world music and songwriting, gave me a particular advantage in learning and creating my own style. Now I get to share that with you!