About Ron Ottley

I am a piano teacher in Dunedin, New Zealand. I teach both classical and modern styles.

At present most of my students are school age children but I also teach several adults. My students range from beginners to diploma level in both classical and modern streams.

In addition to teaching I have, over a long career, been a performer, an accompanist, a relieving church organist playing a pipe organ, an arranger, a writer of music related books and I have led many workshops at music teacher gatherings.

Music, and teaching are my chief passions, but I also enjoy spending time with my large extended family.

I am an enthusiastic sports spectator too, and frequently referee a football match from the comfort of my armchair.

2026 update

I retired from teaching in 2022 during the covid pandemic. We had lockdowns, general disruption and the time seemed right to retire. I was 87 years old at the time so probably due to retire anyway.

I enjoyed teaching and I miss it. I decided to spend some time creating piano arrangements of popular music. I enjoy that also and it keeps me involved with music

"Ron Ottley writes in simple persuasive language which cannot fail to convince everyone to go and ENJOY their practice"

NADIA LASSERSON

European Piano Teachers Association (EPTA) magazine"