Riffs Music Academy was originally established by Mr Steve Dempsey in 2000 at Chadkirk Business Park. When the school first opened Steve was the only tutor with one studio in a patched up commercial unit and a handful of students.
In a very short space of time and with little or no advertising Steves reputation, standing in the local music scene and connections with schools have meant Riffs can now boast over 3500 sq.ft of purpose built studio space, split into 7 teaching studio's a waiting room, reception & rehearsal & recording studio's
Student numbers have swelled to over 360, with more arriving each week and Riffs close relationship with Line6 and Yamaha means that every studio is fully equipped so all 10 professional tutors can teach using the latest equipment.
Soundsgreat.com & Music Exchange have both set up shop in the studio so students can buy all manner of guitars, amps, Printed music and accessories as and when they need them. The day to day running of the studio is now very much a family affair, supported by Steves Partner Debbie and also Donna who has newly join the team on reception, will be most students first point of contact.