Hi future musicians! My name is Richard Schneider, most people call me Ricky! I have studied music for over 20 years of my life, piano being my main number one instrument. I grew up in beautiful Sneads Ferry, NC and have returned to offer and teach my talent to this wonderful community. I went to North Carolina Central University, where I studied music education, graduated valedictorian, and also received the Chancellor’s award of excellence my senior year. I also received the opportunity to study piano performance for my senior year of high school at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. I have a lot of experience with music and would love the opportunity to share my knowledge with others.