The Secrets Of Working As A West End Pianist

West End pianist Jeremy Fisher reveals the secrets of a little-known corner of the musical world - the job of the rehearsal pianist.

What kind of work can a professional pianist expect to find? Obviously you can work as a recitalist, or join an orchestra as their resident orchestral pianist. But there’s a hidden area of work that is both satisfying and fun.

I worked for almost 20 years in London’s West End as a rehearsal pianist, and this article focuses on what a rehearsal pianist is, and how to become one.

August 18, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

The Secrets Of Working As A West End Pianist

West End pianist Jeremy Fisher reveals the secrets of a little-known corner of the musical world - the job of the rehearsal pianist.

What kind of work can a professional pianist expect to find? Obviously you can work as a recitalist, or join an orchestra as their resident orchestral pianist. But there’s a hidden area of work that is both satisfying and fun.

I worked for almost 20 years in London’s West End as a rehearsal pianist, and this article focuses on what a rehearsal pianist is, and how to become one.

August 18, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Once More With Feeling - How To Add Emotion To Your Songs

Putting strong emotions into your singing, and how to keep doing it safely night after night - simple and profound technical tips and secrets from a vocal and performance coach for London’s West End singers.

When you listen to a song for the first time, there are usually three things you are responding to:

1. the sound of the singer’s voice

2. the song hook or catch, usually in the chorus

3. the emotion of the song and the singer’s ability to live that emotion

July 29, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

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