Ridglea School of Music

Specialties

Guitar, piano, drums, and violin lessons.

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–Committed instructors dedicated to YOUR success

–Fun lessons in a family-​friendly environment

–High expectations of each student

–Work as a team with other like-​minded students

–Programs for every level from beginner to advanced

–Learn essential techniques the right way

–Perform on stage in recitals and showcases

–Checklists and maps to measure your progress

History

Established in 2014.

In 2007, Ridglea School of Music owner Eric Bourassa was just getting started as a guitar teacher at what was then Ridglea Music in Fort Worth. After Ridglea Music closed its doors for the final time in 2011, Eric started teaching his students from his home.

As word spread and reputation grew, the guitar lessons program grew to the point that there were regularly 5 – 7 cars parked outside of Eric’s home any given evening. Additionally, Eric and his wife, Reagan, had their third child in 2014, so it was time to take the business out of the house.

The Ridglea School of Music officially opened in April of 2014 and began offering piano, violin, and drums lessons.

The school currently serves well over 100 students a week and continues to grow. Former students have gone on to study at Berklee College of Music and Belmont University to earn music degrees.

Eric owns and operates the school currently and teaches alongside 3 other instructors.

Meet the Business Owner

Eric B.

Business Owner

Eric Bourassa began playing terrible punk rock guitar at the age of 13. After being turned on to Joe Satriani at the age of 16, he began to immerse himself in the world of advanced lead guitar techniques, songwriting, and music theory.

He received a Bachelor’s of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance in 2007 from Hope College in Holland, MI. He also spent one semester at Berklee College of Music in the fall of 2006.

Eric has studied with classical guitar instructor Rob Lunn and participated and performed at the 2007 Christopher Parkening Masterclass in Bozeman, MT. He continues to study rock and shred guitar with guitar legend and virtuoso Greg Howe as well as with Tom Hess.

Eric received numerous teaching certifications at the Guitar Teaching Super Summit International in Chicago in 2015. He holds a teaching certificate for Music K-​12 in the state of Texas.

Eric lives in Fort Worth, TX, with his wife and three kids.