David E. Barton

Born in Winchester, Hampshire, in 1983, David has taught flute, piano and singing privately since 2001. He currently teaches over 40 students ranging in age from 11 to 78. Based in Lichfield, Staffordshire, David has been a Trustee and Secretary of the Lichfield Festival of Music since 2016. David is an ISM Member and Ambassador, and holds ISM Registered Private Teacher Status. Over the past 10 years, David has developed an online mentoring programme for instrumental teachers working towards teaching diplomas. He has mentored a whole range of teachers all over the world, and continues to develop his provision in this area. He writes a successful blog and runs a Facebook Group for instrumental teachers, Teaching Music Mindfully. He has been a syllabus consultant for both ABRSM and LCM Examinations. As a Composer and Arranger, David has over 100 works published in the UK and overseas. Performances take place worldwide, notably in the US. He is a Writer Member of both PRS and MCPS. Following an MEd at The Open University, David is an active researcher in the field of music education, having recently completed a PhD at the Royal College of Music, London. He has written for a number of publications, including Music Teacher, Piano Professional, Cathedral Music and PAN. He has been a Research Consultant with ABRSM and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Royal College of Music, London. He is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He was a finalist in the Musicians' Union Inspiration Award category at the Music Teacher Awards for Excellence in 2018. He is also active as a piano accompanist and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.