Testimonials

Comments from Billy’s students and colleagues

"William Baker is a fine young musician who has a great deal to offer the performance and teaching worlds. His skills, academic accomplishments and character make him a fantastic educator and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for any level of musical tutoring!"

Craig Greene (MA Christ Church Oxford, MPerf Royal College of Music) Director of Music at Stowe School

“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 Founder and Managing Director of Connect Search

“Billy played at our wedding and was excellent throughout. He played our chosen pieces without any complaint and entertained a crowd over 100 people at the reception with some beautiful background music – he set the mood brilliantly and didn’t need any pointers or help!"

Thomas Elwell Teacher of Geography and Head of Lower School at Stowe School

"It gives me great pleasure to recommend Billy Baker to you. He is a very gifted young musician. It was inspiring to see him respond to the pieces that he studied with me. I feel sure that he is just the right person to teach and pass his knowledge to young people. He has an attractive personality and is patient. He will make an excellent teacher"

Pamela Rawlinson (L.R.A.M, A.R.C.M.)

“Billy is a highly gifted pianist and he always strives for excellence in all of his musical endeavours. He works well with others and he is a versatile and accomplished musician"

Ben Andrew (BMus Trinity College Of Music, LTCL, FTCL) Head of Keyboard at Stowe School

"William Baker is an expressive and gifted pianist. He infuses his performances with a genuine desire to serve the composer and understands the music below the surface of the notes. I would recommend him both as a teacher and as an executant"

Hilary Davan Wetton (Hon. D.Mus., MA, FRBC, ARCM) Principal Conductor City of London Choir
Associate Conductor London Mozart Players

“I have been supervising Billy Baker in his performance studies at the University of Manchester for eighteen months and have every confidence that his technique, musical intelligence and personability make him an excellent piano teacher"

Richard Casey ARCM, PPRNCM Piano teacher at the University of Manchester
Member of Psappha

Billy’s ability was of the highest order from a young age as he developed his instrumental skills for both piano and violin. Dedicated and diligent, he demonstrated a genuine enthusiasm and passion for music in our Symphony Orchestra and award-winning Big Band. As a teacher I recommend him for his skill, commitment and passion"

Oliver Druker

Head of Music at Northampton School for Boys