“Accurate comparisons to Ben Folds Five this side of “Erase Me” aside, the music that Ridenhour continues to put out rides the line between both radio-ready and uncannily individualistic. ”
— PopMatters, 11/27/2017
“There is a certain melodic flair to the man’s music that comes across as very pop-sensible, but without sacrificing any of the darkly, sometimes Burtonesque gloom of his overall musical persona. Even still, there’s a warmth and a kindness, there, too, and it all blends together to develop what is easily one of the more diverse piano-centered rock acts of modern times.... ”
— PopMatters, 8/15/2016
“[Ridenhour’s] writing is pop-savvy and smart; his performances are dynamic, with hooky melodies, frenzied riffs and kinetic, danceable energy.”
“In a couple of minutes, he’s gonna be a monster.”
— Jimmy Cobb, Jazz Legend
“Like Jack White and Ben Folds had a baby.”
— Sav Buist, The Accidentals
“He plays like an old-ass man.”
— Frankie "Kash" Waddy, Bootsy Collins Band
“Watch this kid, ladies and germs. He is going for it.”
— BJ Leiderman, NPR Composer
Student Testimonies
Student Testimonies
“I think that [he] explained a lot of stuff really well, especially when it came to super complicated parts. Plus [he’s] super funny and easy to talk to.”
— V, 17
“[He] taught me college level stuff which is crazy i’m only 12!”
— Gabe, 12
“Ian is a wonderful teacher, he tailored our lessons to my interests at the same time as pushing my skills further than I thought they could go. He’s also a super cool and kind human being!”