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
Tag: Piano
£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
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
Stretch of the week – hand wrist and forearm twist
Most people who know me know how much I love yoga. I only started exploring yoga after attending a day course on Piano Yoga led by Evegnia Chudinovich at Jaques Samuel Pianos in London back in 2017. I got her book (linked below) after the session and started to work my way through the exercises,… Continue reading Stretch of the week – hand wrist and forearm twist
Musicians are emotional
I want to start opening up the conversation of mental health in music. It seems to be 'normal' to generalise that musicians, or any form of artist, are overly emotional. I have come to realise that those working or studying in the arts tend to be more emotional because of the pressure we put on… Continue reading Musicians are emotional