Ben Gbadebo - 
Pianokeyz Global Founder & CEO

Founded in January 2023, Ben is a self-taught pianist and Qualified Music Teacher (QTS) with a BA Honours degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Ben set up PKG to help people to learn to play the piano and gain an understanding of learning a new skill and a new instrument. Work alongside Ben today and unlock something new. Ben is self-taught in sight reading music teaching ABRSM,Trinity, RSL Piano Exams from Initial Grade - Grade 8. Ben also specialises in improvisation based learning, ear training, and learning the piano for fun.

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A musician of over a decade, Ben is also an ex-rapper and composer. Ben originally started of with composing Afrobeats music as a rapper, with influences of his native origin of Nigeria. Ben is also Head of Music at a mainstream secondary school with a passion for teaching and mentoring students through all areas of music—including songwriting, instrumental lessons, and music production using DAW softwares such as Logic Pro X,Bandlab and Garage Band.

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Ben's ability to play the piano began in church, where he developed his skills as a keyboardist. Ben brings that experience into both the classroom and tutoring, blending genres like Gospel, classical, jazz, UK Rap, Afrobeats, R&B, and pop through huis teaching style. Ben has a fun and friendly approach to teaching and is able to tailor his style of teaching to all ages.