Billy Baker Music

Billy Baker

Piano Teacher and Music Tutor

Online and in-person lessons
Northampton

“Billy offers clear, practical and insightful coaching and direction in a relaxed style. In addition to structured tuition, he also shares many valuable tips from his experience of playing at the highest level”

Andy Naylor 

(Managing Director of Connect Search)

About billy

Billy is a piano teacher and music tutor based in Northampton. He studied the piano and violin from a young age achieving distinctions in all his piano examinations – including ABRSM Grade 8. He passed GCSE Music with an A* and aged just 16 performed live at Symphony Hall Birmingham and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.

After winning a music scholarship to Stowe School, Billy was awarded an ATCL Diploma with Distinction and an A in A Level Music. Billy has recently gone on to achieve a first class degree in music from the University of Manchester and a distinction in his LTCL diploma.

Kelsey Wheatley
Kelsey Wheatley
2023-03-18
Excellent piano teacher; Billy is patient and encouraging and I enjoy learning to play.
Patrick Stringer
Patrick Stringer
2023-03-14
I'm a completely new starter to music, and Billy has been able to efficiently and effectively teach me from the ground up both the theory and practical side of music and the piano, opening my eyes to a completely new discipline. He has been great in supporting my learning. Thank you Billy!
Jess Paine
Jess Paine
2023-03-01
Billy has been teaching me for around 5 months now.. he has the patience of a saint and I really enjoy his tutoring.. he sends weekly homework so I remember what to practice and always suggests things I might enjoy learning. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn piano!
Eliza Katharine
Eliza Katharine
2022-09-30
Billy is a great pianist and his teaching style is clear and direct. I really recommend him as a teacher.
Rutik Joshi
Rutik Joshi
2022-09-19
Billy is a great pianist and shows great versatility when teaching. Thoroughly enjoyed learning from him.
BAU BAU
BAU BAU
2022-09-11
Billy is outstanding Piano Teacher and with good patient to student. I fully recommend him as your piano teacher.
A J
A J
2021-12-19
Billy is currently teaching my 8 year old son piano. He is so engaging and keeps my son focused on learning a range of music. He keeps me updated on progress and next steps. Which is showing as his confidence levels have increased considerably since he started having his lessons .
Kathryn Bradley
Kathryn Bradley
2021-08-06
Billy is a reliable musician and tutor of the highest quality and excellent value.
Daniel Kirchin
Daniel Kirchin
2021-07-17
Very keen, professional and skillful musician - nothing bad to say
The Cocktail Podcast
The Cocktail Podcast
2021-07-05
Great value teacher with an extensive knowledge of music. Nothing negative to say.

Musical services

Piano Lessons

I teach all levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

In-person and online piano lessons for all levels and styles: learn to play the piano for fun, become a better pianist or achieve the highest possible grade in your ABRSM or Trinity exam. DBS checked

Your first 30-minute lesson is free!

music tutor

GCSE music and A-Level music exam preparation

Achieve higher grades in your GCSE and A-Level music examinations: improve your music listening, analysis, composition and performance skills

audition Preparation

Properly prepare for music auditions: piano and strings

With a long record of audition success Billy will help you achieve your best possible performance at audition. 11+, 13+, 16+, county music groups, university and conservatoire auditions