Hello NJHughes. I had piano lessons with Ronald Settle for a number of years at the Bluecoat Chambers. I subsequently sent some of my own students to him to experience his wonderful technique and methodology... not to mention his character. I miss him very much and wish I could just pick up the phone and have a chat with him, like I used to. I have, unfortunately, lost touch with Margaret over the years and Woodland View appears to have 'changed use', sadly. I used to hear Margaret singing, with Ronald's piano accompaniment, as I waited for my lesson in the ante room. Happily, I can report that his lovely Bechstein - which I enjoyed playing immensely and eventually performed on for my ALCM practical exam - has a wonderful home with one of my former students, who was lucky enough to benefit from 'Mr Settle's' (as I knew him) musical insight.
Let me assure anybody who reads this post (if they feel that this sounds a little sycophantic) that Ronald Settle is truly deserving of the respect that he receives - here, or elsewhere - and is sorely missed amongst the people that knew him.
Let me assure anybody who reads this post (if they feel that this sounds a little sycophantic) that Ronald Settle is truly deserving of the respect that he receives - here, or elsewhere - and is sorely missed amongst the people that knew him.