After a busy few months I’ve got a two-week gap before I have another five events to look forward to in September. A perfect time then to reflect on whatContinue reading “My summer 2023 piano adventures!”
Author Archives: Robbie Roberts
Suppliers in Focus: Hat House Herefordshire
Suppliers in Focus – Hat House Herefordshire Absolutely fantastic! Freya found me the perfect headpiece even though I’d left it to the last minute. The hat was posted out nextContinue reading “Suppliers in Focus: Hat House Herefordshire”
Midlands Wedding and Event Pianist Update: Getting Into The Groove
Last December I wrote an article about my first six months as a Midlands wedding and event pianist. I had played at five events out of a total of 21Continue reading “Midlands Wedding and Event Pianist Update: Getting Into The Groove”
Suppliers in Focus: Not Just Travel
Sally Ward – Not Just Travel It’s not that often that you meet someone, learn about what they do, and instantly realise what a fantastic service they provide, and askContinue reading “Suppliers in Focus: Not Just Travel”
Learning New Songs
Learning New Songs This is a short article about my process for learning new songs and other pieces of music, on the piano. I have just confirmed my 30th piano bookingContinue reading “Learning New Songs”
What to think about when hiring a wedding pianist
Hiring a wedding pianist, or any musician, at first may seem like a fairly easy transaction. You find someone who plays the instrument you like and the songs you wantContinue reading “What to think about when hiring a wedding pianist”
Becoming a Midlands Wedding Pianist
Becoming a Midlands Wedding Pianist This is a short article on my journey over the past six months to establish myself as a Midlands Wedding Pianist. Playing the piano hasContinue reading “Becoming a Midlands Wedding Pianist”
Suppliers In Focus: One Day Film Productions
One Day Film Productions An article by Robbie Roberts We all think we can do it. Then you meet a professional, and you realise, there’s a bit more to videoContinue reading “Suppliers In Focus: One Day Film Productions”
Suppliers In Focus: Sarah Haywood Photography
Sarah Haywood Photography An article by Robbie Roberts What can I say, I had a fab time at my photoshoot with Sarah. She instantly put me at my ease, creatingContinue reading “Suppliers In Focus: Sarah Haywood Photography”
Suppliers In Focus: Cake Fantastique
Cake Fantastique An article by Robbie Roberts This article is all about cakes. In particular, the cakes made by Samantha Strecker who runs her own business, Cake Fantastique. Anyone whoContinue reading “Suppliers In Focus: Cake Fantastique”
Playing The Piano By Ear
I am often asked how it is I can play the piano by ear and I have never really provided an adequate answer. This article is an attempt to explainContinue reading “Playing The Piano By Ear”
‘Try before you buy’ works with wedding music too!
The live music at your wedding is an important part of the day. It may not be the most expensive part, but it can be one of the most memorable,Continue reading “‘Try before you buy’ works with wedding music too!”
Am I a keyboard player or a pianist?
This is an article about what I see as the differences between keyboards and pianos, both in terms of the instruments themselves and how to play them. I am notContinue reading “Am I a keyboard player or a pianist?”