".. after listening to Raymond helping someone realise their potential, with his gentle approach and persistence sometimes over just a few single notes, then a phrase, then enabling a whole passage to be played so beautifully - well you know we were very moved indeed."

Raymond Banning's gifts as a teacher have seen him become greatly in demand. His uniquely effective technique is based on styles adopted by the legendary Romantic pianists of the past, where physical freedom and beauty of tone were paramount.

Read more about Raymond Banning's remarkable teaching method.		Raymond offers answers to many common problems on the Consult Page.

Raymond Banning has some limited availability for private consultations in the Cambridge area. For more details contact		Read an interview with Raymond Banning.

		Raymond Banning has presented numerous masterclasses and workshops throughout the UK and he directs courses for amateur pianists and piano teachers. At Trinity College of Music Raymond has presented classes in basic technique and pedagogy, and devised and tutored the annual Summer Workshops for piano teachers.

		Since 1996 he has been a mentor for the professional development arm of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, working at various centres in England, and Hong Kong. He has also presented seminars to piano teachers in Malaysia and Singapore.

		One of Raymond's most successful ventures as a pedagogue has been as the director of the annual Piano Weekends for amateur pianists sponsored by The Oldie magazine. With editor (and pupil) Richard Ingrams these began in 1997 and have proved hugely popular and successful. They have been the subject of programmes on BBC Radio 3 & 4 and Classic FM.

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