Will Hay

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  • Autumn Leaves Project

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    This term, my students have been creating a backing track for an Autumn Leaves video I made. Most have chosen to use a drum track and record a performance of their piano piece along with the drums. This provides the extra challenge of playing in time with the drums! We have used Tape Machine and…

  • Pianist For Your Cheshire Wedding

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    An atmospheric choice of piano music can really set the tone for your wedding ceremony or reception.  Music reinforces memory and the piano can set the backdrop for magical memories of your special day. Music before the ceremony: People often specify a particular genre of music to be played on the piano while the guests are taking their seats.…

  • Latest Piano Exam Syllabus

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    I have just recorded a demonstration playlist for the updated ABRSM Grade 1 syllabus for 2015-2016 which is valid from January 2015. The sheet music for the pieces can be purchased here

  • Waterfalls Project 2014

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     Waterfalls Project 2014 Starting this half term, I am running a studio-wide composition project; “Waterfalls“. Object: Compose a piece of piano music, 96 seconds in length, titled “Waterfalls” to reflect/accompany the video. There are three different types of waterfalls featured which may each be represented differently in your composition. You may want to team up with a partner…

  • 6 concerts in 8 days…

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    The next student concert series will be taking place at the beginning of March 2014. The title will be “River and Rainbow”, a pastoral countryside theme for springtime. The theme is inspired by some charming compositions of Walter Carroll who published a number of books of these delightful pieces over a century ago. These compositions will…