Getting the most from Wedding Fayres
A short article on how useful wedding fayres can be in narrowing down your options.
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A Day in the life of a Wedding Pianist
Delve behind the scenes as I take you through a day in the life of a pianist. I have chosen a wedding day as they constitute a significant portion of my annual bookings. I’ll guide you through all aspects from preparation in advance and on the day, and the poignant moments during the ceremony, to
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Piano Perfection: Ludovico Einaudi Concert Review
Ludovico Einaudi is an Italian pianist and composer who has gained worldwide acclaim for his contemporary classical music. Last week, I went to watch him perform at Resorts World Arena, in Birmingham. Einaudi’s music is known for its emotive and cinematic qualities, often incorporating elements of minimalism combined with evocative and transportive music. His pieces
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My summer 2023 piano adventures!
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 what has been an engrossing and hugely enjoyable first summer season playing the piano up, down and across the country for some lovely people, and in
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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 next day with a return label included, the whole process is easy to use and I can’t recommend highly enough! One of the most interesting aspects of
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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 21 which were in the diary at that point, and I was reflecting on the process of setting myself up as a wedding and event pianist.
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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 ask yourself, why doesn�t everyone enlist their services? This is what happened when I met Sally Ward, a travel consultant and owner of Not Just Travel.
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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 booking of 2023. Quite a milestone! I love playing the piano at weddings, parties and other functions and have a wide range of events to look
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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 want played at your wedding, and you book them. Then they turn-up and play. Easy! Well, it may seem that easy, but in order for the
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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 has always been a huge part of my life. It�s what I do best and what I enjoy the most. Yet, following my school and university
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