Episode 25 – Introductions
In this episode featuring the whole of the podcast team, we talk about what consists of an introduction for a ballet exercise, and the sorts of things you might play for an introduction.
Introductions
In this episode featuring the whole of the podcast team, we talk about what consists of an introduction for a ballet exercise, and…
Coming soon – Ballet Class Vol. 1
Chris, Matt and Akiko are in the process of recording a ballet class CD which will be released at the start of next year.
Episode 24 – Misunderstandings and Miscommunication
This episode is all about the misunderstandings that can happen in a ballet class, including timing, tempo, time signatures, and also when things have been miscommunicated by the teacher or the pianist.
Misunderstandings and Miscommunication
This episode is all about the misunderstandings that can happen in a ballet class, including timing, tempo, time signatures, and also when things…
Episode 23 – Playing Ballet Repertoire
We bring you an exciting new episode this week and it’s about playing for repertoire, solo and variation class.
Playing Ballet Repertoire
We bring you an exciting new episode this week, hosted by Matt, and it’s about playing for repertoire, solo, and variation class. As…
Episode 22 – Arranging Ballet Class Repertoire
In the absence of David Yow, the three pianists bring you a Hot Topic episode very close to our hearts, and an essential skill required to becoming a successful ballet pianist. We are discussing how we arrange existing pieces of music to make it suitable for a ballet class, and ballet phrasing.
Arranging Ballet Class Repertoire
In the absence of David Yow, the three pianists bring you a Hot Topic episode very close to our hearts, and an essential…
Back in the studio
It feels really weird to be back in the studio. I’d gotten really used to my home life – work life balance, muting the microphone whilst Akiko was home schooling Joshua and realising that it was impossible to follow any dancer or teacher for a tempo and just having to rely on your own experience.
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