I offer one-to-one or online tuition for anyone wishing to learn to play piano or keyboard.
Whether you want to play for your own enjoyment or aim to work in the music industry. I have many years experience teaching pupils of all ages in The Midlands area.
I use popular books, iPad apps and contemporary courses like 'Rockschool' as well as tailer-made worksheets and songs to maintain progress and interest. I can also teach you how to use the various features and functions of your keyboard so you can enhance your performances and gain greater value from your instrument.
Online I use Zoom, together with high-quality audio and multiple HD video cameras to provide the best online quality possible. (Results are subject to the quality of student's equipment and internet connection).
I have a current DBS (CRB) certificate which is required by teaching establishments and provides peace of mind for parents.
FREE ONLINE TASTER LESSON As an introductory offer to new students, I offer a FREE 30 minute taster lesson.
LESSON FEES.
Based on a home visit within 10 miles of DY11
30 MINUTES - £18
ONE HOUR - £34
ONLINE LESSON FEES.
30 MINUTES - £16
ONE HOUR - £32
Please note that in order to conduct online lessons at the best quality you will need:
A stable 3MB/Sec or faster broadband connection.
A computer or tablet with camera and sound capability.
A suitable keyboard instrument to play.
Please contact me if you need clarification before booking online lessons.
Testimonials
"Thank-you Mark for a great on-line lesson today. In these troubled times the on-line lessons are a superb way of providing continuity with my music tuition. I'm impressed with the quality of the two-way interchange; it's almost like having you in the room. And, as always your playing skills and teaching methods are second to none. Keep the lessons coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!” - Brian A, Worcs
“For some considerable time I have been playing organ / keyboards but got stuck and wasn’t progressing as I wanted. Two years ago I purchased a Yamaha Genos with a view to improving my left hand. and not just playing chords, so I engaged Mark Bettis to give me piano lessons. Things were doing great and I was progressing slowly (I am a man in his mid seventies) then came the lockdown where my lessons could not take place.Mark contacted me and asked if I wanted to have virtual lessons using Zoom on my iPad, which I agreed to. The first virtual lesson came along and despite a number of technical difficulties everything started to work fine. At the time of writing this piece in support of Mark and his method of teaching via the internet I am more than pleased with the outcome of this type of teaching. In having a weekly lesson he keeps me on my toes in practising as often as possible.” - Victor Silvester MBE, West Mids
"As a mature student, I’ve studied with other musicians and tutors and found Mark’s tutoring the most rewarding.
His enthusiasm to work alongside and recommend other tutoring is very refreshing. The musical knowledge and the ease of which he shares it has hugely progressed my keyboard studying and understanding of music. Mark is definitely one of the good guys."
Jim Glendenning, West Midlands
"To Whom it may concern.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Mark Bettis since 2017.
He has given my Son regular weekly lessons until he started tuition at the Birmingham Conservatoire.
Mark has been reliable, trustworthy and generous with his lesson times.
My Son felt completely at ease with Mark and thoroughly enjoyed the sessions.
He constantly communicated with me so that I was kept up to date with my Son's progress.
With his thorough Musical Knowledge, Excellent Ideas and the capacity to share these along with his professional experience meant that my Son found the lessons very rewarding.
He offered support with all aspects of tuition, including encouragement, practical help, e.g. setting up leads, passing on repertoire, suggesting artists to listen to and find inspiration from and loaning/gifting equipment.
Mark gave help and support to my Son at his first gig which made sure this was a success.
I would not hesitate to recommend Mark Bettis for Piano/Keyboard Tuition."
Robert Coates
G.R.S.M. L.T.C.L. B.B.C.M. A.mus T.C.L. A.L.C.M. P.G.C.E.
West Midlands
