Welcome!

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.

  • $149.99 or 3 monthly payments of $50

Rav Anima: The Basics and Beyond

  • Course
  • 38 Lessons

A complete introduction to the Rav Anima, including strikes, chord progressions, melodies, and multiple songs teaching you essential skills. For those searching for help with covers, the course covers transforming guitar tabs into a playable songs on the Anima. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced, the course material ranges across a variety of levels. You'll enjoy coming away making harmonious music!

Easy, Song Based Education

Learning the Rav Vast has never been easier! I want you to develop your innate ability to create and write your own music, with NO music theory or complicated percussion experience needed.

About Ricky (Rewildyoursoul)

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who are these courses for?

Students at ANY level can benefit from this musical/ non-theory approach to playing. In a market filled with percussion, learning to use your ears and placing technique in context is essential to actually understand this instrument.
Technique, devoid on context, is just beautiful noise!

What is the difference between this and other courses?

Our goal is simply to arm you with the vocabulary to say what you are feeling. All the lessons are taught through song, rather than simply technique and percussion.
Each section will result in a playable piece that uses the techniques discussed!

Where did you learn to play?

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! 

Do you offer in person or Zoom 1:1 lessons

Yes! For the last few years, I have been working with weekly students via zoom, as well as hosting group classes in person and online.
If 1:1 lessons appeal more to you, be in touch via my email rewildyoursoulmusic@gmail.com and we can schedule an individual lesson!