Bateman Music aims to provide the highest quality one to one and on-line musical instrument tuition

Welcome to Bateman Music

"Bateman Music have taught two of our children over the last eight years. Both Jim and Lyndsay couldn’t be more professional, supportive and enthusiastic, guiding the children through nine examinations with superb results. More important than certificates, the children enjoy the sessions and are inspired to continue and develop their ability"
Carl & Dunia G - (Classical Guitar) - Lechlade

We are peripatetic music teachers at several local schools as well as providing home tuition locally and on-line tuition nationally. Bateman Music enjoys teaching a variety of instruments from beginner to advanced standard with pupils aged from 5 to 75!

"I started learning classical guitar in retirement, and Henry is very good at understanding and explaining the techniques I need to learn through specific pieces of music in an amiable, patient and relaxed manner. The more you learn, the more you realise the importance of a good tutor who can quickly stop you getting into bad habits, with the virtues of good technique and practice."
Richard D - (Classical Guitar) - Kirklees

Teachers

Jim Bateman

Jim brings to his lessons a wealth of experience and best-practice advice and always with a genuine desire to ensure that the student succeeds and enjoys the journey. He teaches most instruments from beginner up to the advanced grades and has developed a broad range of material unique to his teaching style.
"As a total beginner to playing the guitar, I have found Jim's step by step approach to teaching very helpful and have particularly appreciated his patience and encouragement, especially as I'm rather older than the usual age range of his students!"
Sally L - Swindon
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Lyndsay Bateman

Lyndsay’s delight in the instrument is reflected in her enthusiasm for promoting the joy of making music through teaching new beginners. She has worked in education for over 20 years which brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in teaching her younger students.
"My three boys have been taught guitar by Lyndsay since they were in year 1 - the oldest now nearing the end of year 6 and still loving it. It has been wonderful watching them develop a skill that I can only dream of under Lyndsay’s teaching. She is supportive, encouraging and they have loved rising to her challenges!"
Sarah K - Marlborough
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Henry Bateman

After leaving school with a very impressive Grade 8 classical guitar qualification, Henry went on to study Popular Music Composition at Leeds College of Music, where he graduated with an exemplary first for his final portfolio of compositions. He has released three albums of original material under his own name, as well as being part of numerous collaborative projects.
"Mr Bateman is a great guitar teacher. He challenges me and is really helpful in getting me to improve my playing. I love playing my guitar with him."
Erin H - Batley
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Lessons

"In addition to the graded classical guitar pieces, my son Jake is learning chords, strumming patterns, improvisation skills, and even the art of songwriting (both music and lyrics). This gave him the confidence to enter a songwriting competition. The great breadth of skills offered and taught means lessons are always fresh and interesting and are eagerly anticipated each week."
Joanne L - Leeds

The music lessons use a diverse range of teaching material, however we do also work alongside well-established syllabuses such as Trinity College London, Trinity Rock & Pop, and Rockschool. The material chosen is excellent quality across all instruments, diverse, fun to learn and in many instances gives the student the opportunity to take UCAS recognised exams if desired.
Lessons are generally 20 or 30 minutes depending on age and/or ability. We usually follow the local school term times with some lessons also available in the school holidays by prior arrangement.
Jim, Lyndsay and Henry have full DBS clearance, public liability insurance and conform to all safeguarding and GDPR procedures.

"The online teaching has worked well and the boys have continued to enjoy lessons in the week over FaceTime. They have continued to develop their playing and the tutoring continues to keep up their enthusiasm for practice during the week. "
Sarah K - Marlborough

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Instruments

Bateman Music provides tuition for a range of instruments. We offer opportunities to learn for pleasure or leading to taking formal exams. Please click on the pictures to find out more details.

"I have lost track of the different instruments Jim has just finished teaching my guitar lesson; everything from ukuleles and piano to banjos and trumpets - versatile just doesn’t cover it!"
Jo M - Swindon

Classical Guitar
We consider this instrument and style to be the ideal entry to learning to play the guitar for all styles.
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Electric Guitar
A clear love and enthusiasm for this style is especially important as the lessons and demands of the syllabus extend far beyond simply strumming chords.
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Electric Bass Guitar
This is an exciting instrument which can challenge a solo player or band member to their full ability
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Acoustic Guitar
The transition from intermediate classical guitar to acoustic guitar is a very comfortable one for the purposes of strumming chords to vocal accompaniment.
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Piano
This instrument is currently taught up to intermediate level using a diverse range of teaching material.
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Drums
Drum tuition is provided up to advanced grades following Trinity College Rock & Pop and Rockschool syllabuses.
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Trumpet
This instrument is currently taught up to intermediate level using a diverse range of teaching material, providing opportunity for the student to take formal exams at each level of achievement.
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Ukulele
The ukulele has proved to be a very successful instrument across all ages. Having only 4 nylon strings makes it very accessible to the enthusiastic young player.
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5 String Banjo
The 5 string banjo is a very impressive instrument and is yet another excellent option for the student who has started off with classical guitar.
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Songwriting
Sessions can focus on any number of areas, such as lyric writing, arrangement, and will be tailored to the student’s interests and goals.
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