The Leonard Rayner Piano School offers tuition in piano, voice and violin to students of all ages and levels in the Birmingham area. The School was established in 1934 by Leonard Rayner - a noted concert pianist and teacher.
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Following Mr Rayner's death in 1963 the School was taken over by his great-nephew, Michael Winwood. After many years of teaching in schools, Michael has developed an approach to teaching which is flexible and accessible to students of different ages and musical backgrounds. This is an easy and friendly approach to individual tuition whilst remaining academically sound. This pupil centred approach seeks to develop the specific needs of individual students according to their musical interests and abilities across a whole range of styles from classical to contemporary. If you are interested in discussing your individual interests and requirements then please contact Michael on 07980 951552 or email us.
Michael Winwood was born and grew up in Halesowen. From his earliest years he showed a fascination with the piano and loved singing. His initial piano instruction was begun by his father, Charles. But the real musical influence in his life was his rather august grandmother, Ruby Winwood (née Rayner), who had been a serious and gifted contralto singer in her youth. She occasionally performed with her brother, Leonard Rayner, the renowned concert pianist and teacher.
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Leonard Rayner was born in 1885 in Birmingham. He was the eldest son of Charles and Elizabeth Rayner. His father was a successful local businessman and co-founder of Welch & Rayners, a large furniture and soft furnishing emporium in High Street, Smethwick. Leonard was educated at Holly Lodge Grammar School where he excelled in music, languages and mathematics.
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