Author: Will Hay

  • Grade 1 – Piano Exam

    (Updated Dec 2013) ABRSM Grade 1 Exam – The vital statistics: The current entry fee (2014) is £36.25. The next exam period is 3rd March- 5th April 2014 and the closing date for entry to these exams will be 24th January 2014. Alongside the playlist of demonstration videos for the current Grade 1 pieces, I have…

  • Studio Open Day

      On Saturday 7th September, we had a light afternoon tea with 30 guests comprising of some of my students and members of their families. Centrepiece of the table were some bespoke piano cupcakes expertly designed and produced by Louise at The Scullery. Wish I could say I made them myself! Though the weather was not…

  • New Start, New Studio

    Welcome back to the new term. I hope everybody has had a good summer break and managed to find some time to do some practise during the holidays. A lot has changed here at Will Hay Piano Tuition. Most notable is the new studio in Saighton with two new pianos! Given the choice every one…

  • Naves unrobed

    On Saturday 15th June at 6pm, I will be accompanying some of the items in a concert performed by members of the Cathedral Nave Choir. It will take place in the song school at Chester Cathedral. Amongst other items, the concert will include the Cats Duet sung by Becky Hay and Tamsyn Casley as featured…

  • “Happily Ever After” Concert Series

    The theme for the concerts this term is “Happily Ever After“. Dates, times, and venues are as follows: Sat 8th June 1100am – All Saints Church, Hoole Tues 11th June 0910am – St. Oswald’s SchoolMon 17th June 0910am – Upton Heath School Thu 20th June 0910am – Saighton School Thu 20th June 1020am – Eccleston School As well…