Personal, Professional MUSIC TEACHING - THE WAY IT SHOULD BE
"I just wanted to say thank you for the past years - your inspiration, faith in my ability and most of all your friendship.
I am not sure I will find another piano teacher who will live up to my now elevated expectations".
(C.W., Adult piano student who left due to moving house)
I am not sure I will find another piano teacher who will live up to my now elevated expectations".
(C.W., Adult piano student who left due to moving house)
PIANO LESSONS

Richard Batty
Rest assured that whatever your desires are to achieve, I am able to help you to play this magnificent instrument. If you are seeking lessons for a
child, or perhaps you are an adult beginner or returning to the instrument after a time apart, then playing the piano is a highly satisfying and rewarding skill. Perhaps you are at the time of life when you are
leaving work, if so learning to play a musical instrument is one of the most fulfilling things you can do. Any age is the right time to learn.
I teach Classical, contemporary and jazz styles. All Associated Board grades to grade 8. Jazz to grade 5, (the present maximum grade). Post grade 8 preparation and entry for other diploma certificates.
Your lessons will be tailored totally to your needs. I never have an approach of 'factory farming' of pupils on a particular teaching method with a one size fits all approach so often found in instrument teaching and tutor books. Tuition is given at my regularly tuned and professionally maintained Yamaha grand piano. You are never too old to start learning or developing your skills at this glorious instrument, and I have been privileged to teach many people over the years from 5 to 90! Playing should always be a great experience, and I will respond to what you would like to play in a way you can play it.
Examinations are not a formal requirement of learning, and whilst I am happy to work with you on them if you wish, you may just want to learn for the pure enjoyment of playing. I am very happy to teach you just want you want to know.
Call me today to discuss your requirements
I teach Classical, contemporary and jazz styles. All Associated Board grades to grade 8. Jazz to grade 5, (the present maximum grade). Post grade 8 preparation and entry for other diploma certificates.
Your lessons will be tailored totally to your needs. I never have an approach of 'factory farming' of pupils on a particular teaching method with a one size fits all approach so often found in instrument teaching and tutor books. Tuition is given at my regularly tuned and professionally maintained Yamaha grand piano. You are never too old to start learning or developing your skills at this glorious instrument, and I have been privileged to teach many people over the years from 5 to 90! Playing should always be a great experience, and I will respond to what you would like to play in a way you can play it.
Examinations are not a formal requirement of learning, and whilst I am happy to work with you on them if you wish, you may just want to learn for the pure enjoyment of playing. I am very happy to teach you just want you want to know.
Call me today to discuss your requirements

Classical Organ
The 'King of Instruments' is taught where the student has ready access to a suitable instrument. Big or small, playing this magnificent instrument is one of the most satisfying things to undertake musically.
The 'King of Instruments' is taught where the student has ready access to a suitable instrument. Big or small, playing this magnificent instrument is one of the most satisfying things to undertake musically.
From V.M, a student's mother
"Very patient and inspiring piano teacher with my dozy daughter!"
"Very patient and inspiring piano teacher with my dozy daughter!"