Alongside my work as a performer, I have taught singing I joined the staff at Bloxham School in 2008. Since then I have also worked at Wellington College, Rugby School, and the Dragon School, Oxford, alongside ad hoc work for Eton Choral Courses, the Polish National Youth Choir and a continuing relationship with Gabrieli Roar.
Since 2016, I have been Head of Singing at King’s College School, Wimbledon, where I work individually with the school’s singers, aged between 7-18, alongside directing choirs, overseeing tertiary audition procedures and curating a series of internal concerts and competitions.
My teaching is based on securing a strong understanding of technique and establishing the importance of communication in performance but, above all, encouraging students to follow their own interests and tastes, alongside any exam or audition specific repertoire. This approach means I have become as adept at teaching Adele songs as any Aria and ensures that my students never lose the enthusiasm for singing that inspired them to take up lessons.
If you are interested in taking private singing lessons and would like to book a consultation, please feel free to contact me here.
“Richard Bannan has been my singing teacher for five years and has taken me from a novice to Grade 8 standard. I have enjoyed learning a wide variety of techniques and styles ranging from Italian, to Latin, French and Spanish.
In addition to tone and continuity of sound, Mr Bannan has also taught me advanced techniques that have improved both my stamina and skill as a singer. This has enabled me to gain a scholarship and sing at several of the UK’s leading institutions and events including Oxford University evensongs and attendance on prestigious Eton Choral Courses. I have also extended my singing to jazz and popular performances since starting singing tuition with Mr Bannan. He is encouraging, patient and professional, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”
Kelly Davis
Upper 6th Form Student, Bloxham School
