I'm delighted to be working alongside Baritone Jack Bowtell to host a masterclass in Art Song for aspiring singers. The masterclass will take place at All Nations Church in Cardiff on Saturday 8th November, 9.30am-7.30pm. Jack and I will offer advice on technical and musical aspects required when performing Art Song, including the relationship between… Continue reading Sharing 2025: Art Song Masterclass with Amy Reynolds
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£500 Discount on Yamaha Pianos!
I’m delighted to share a special offer for anyone considering buying a Yamaha piano. Thanks to Mark Goodwin Pianos, you can now receive £500 off any Yamaha Piano (upright or grand) when you use my exclusive discount code: Amy Reynolds Simply enter the code when buying online at MarkGoodwinPianos.co.uk or mention it when purchasing in-store. Why I Recommend Mark Goodwin… Continue reading £500 Discount on Yamaha Pianos!
Musician’s Injuries
Musicians’ are small muscle athletes, they need to warm up and cool down in the same way as Olympic athletes would. After doing a poll over on my instagram (go give me a follow to see what I get up to @amypianist) a shocking 90% of people said that they have either experienced pain or… Continue reading Musician’s Injuries
The Music Student’s Depression
Lately I’ve noticed that a lot of my friends have been posting on social media about how difficult they are finding it to practise. I know I have previously written a blog about finding motivation during the pandemic, however, it seems to be getting to the point now where we can’t keep sugar coating the… Continue reading The Music Student’s Depression
Fixing mistakes – problem solving in practise
I have a confession to make, I have a bad habit that I've been trying to break for years. Practising in mistakes. I think this has to be the most common error musicians make when practising, I know this because there are so many chapters in books and articles dedicated to just this one topic.… Continue reading Fixing mistakes – problem solving in practise
Keyboard Forum – Week 1 Summary
Last week I received an email from the head of keyboard studies, Simon Phillippo, about a new weekly programme with an hour long discussion group called the 'keyboard forum' that he has devised for us throughout May. My friends and I highly anticipated the first email on Monday and when it arrived we were not… Continue reading Keyboard Forum – Week 1 Summary
Covid-19: cancelled recitals
Cancelled concerts are something so many musicians across the world are having to deal with right now, so I wanted to spread some positivity and share my experience. It's beginning to hit home. The reality that I won't be playing my end of year recital. Earlier this week I got an email saying that all… Continue reading Covid-19: cancelled recitals
Technical assessments – why only once a year?
This January I had my last ever technical assessment, its crazy to think that two years ago I had my first one! I failed my first technical assessment, not because I didn't try, but because I really struggled to play scales and arpeggios fluently. I passed on my second attempt two weeks later. I really… Continue reading Technical assessments – why only once a year?
Covid-19 – Practise Experimentation
RWCMD made the decision to shut this week due to Covid-19. It's hard not knowing when college will reopen, whether summer recitals will still be taking place etc. This is a very tough time for those who have contracted the virus. It is also a difficult time for my fellow musicians and artists that are… Continue reading Covid-19 – Practise Experimentation
Mental wellbeing at music college
I don't think I've met a musician yet that hasn't struggled with their mental health at some point during their lives. I've certainly struggled with mine for a long time, the funny thing is I always thought I was alone or just weird. Turns its much more common than I thought. So how do we… Continue reading Mental wellbeing at music college