Ballet Piano Podcast

Chris Hobson, Matt Gregory and Akiko Hobson sitting with a ballet master extraordinaire David Yow discuss playing for ballet class. The dos and the don’ts, the philosophy behind it and we’ll talk about our own experiences as we go along. Join us on our journey of ballet music and ballet class chat as we talk through this often underrated and misunderstood profession.

Playing for Ballet Variations

In this episode the team lift the lid on playing for variation class in a ballet school context.  It is a discussion episode with everything you need to know about this topic as well as candid discussion about the history of playing for variations and how music has evolved to keep up with the demands of ballet in today’s world.  Always funny, always relevant. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcacastRecording.co.uk

05-03
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Playing for Ballet Variations (Video)

In this episode the team lift the lid on playing for variation class in a ballet school context.  It is a discussion episode with everything you need to know about this topic as well as candid discussion about the history of playing for variations and how music has evolved to keep up with the demands of ballet in today’s world.  Always funny, always relevant. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcacastRecording.co.uk

05-03
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In Conversation with Mavin Khoo

In this episode the team lift the lid on Mavin Khoo, a great in the British dance scene as well as in Asia.  This episode is poignant on many levels and you can hear that Mavin is completely in charge of his feelings, emotions, and view point.  His life and career is completely explored.  It’s a beautiful podcast. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

04-26
57:46

In Conversation with Mavin Khoo (Video)

In this episode the team lift the lid on Mavin Khoo, a great in the British dance scene as well as in Asia.  This episode is poignant on many levels and you can hear that Mavin is completely in charge of his feelings, emotions, and view point.  His life and career is completely explored.  It’s a beautiful podcast. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

04-26
57:46

The Grand Allegro Waltz

In this episode the team lift the lid on the grand allegro waltz and that particular part of class.  What we play, how we play it, and our ever evolving approach to playing the biggest part of class.  It can be mined field thanks to the advancement of technique and athleticism. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

04-19
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The Grand Allegro Waltz (Video)

In this episode the team lift the lid on the grand allegro waltz and that particular part of class.  What we play, how we play it, and our ever evolving approach to playing the biggest part of class.  It can be mined field thanks to the advancement of technique and athleticism. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

04-19
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Ballet Studio Communication (Video)

In this episode, the team lift the lid on communication within the ballet studio, and it’s importance.  From eye contact, visual communication, verbal communication, and everything necessary to build a rapport between teacher and pianist.  It is helpful, informative, insightful, and of course hilarious. Proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

04-12
23:17

Ballet Studio Communication

In this episode, the team lift the lid on communication within the ballet studio, and it’s importance.  From eye contact, visual communication, verbal communication, and everything necessary to build a rapport between teacher and pianist.  It is helpful, informative, insightful, and of course hilarious. Proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

04-12
23:17

In Conversation with Philip Feeney

In this episode the team lift the lid on the life and work of ballet composer Phil Feeney.  With a career spanning decades, Feeney has twenty full length, and fifty short works to his name, and the team explore his process in this pod.  It’s a beautifully sedate episode. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

04-05
36:26

In Conversation with Philip Feeney (Video)

In this episode the team lift the lid on the life and work of ballet composer Phil Feeney.  With a career spanning decades, Feeney has twenty full length, and fifty short works to his name, and the team explore his process in this pod.  It’s a beautifully sedate episode. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

04-05
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Ballet Studio Horror Stories

In this episode the team lift the lid on times in the ballet studio where the job has gone horribly wrong.  A pod full of horror stories, some funny, some serious, all valid.  At the end of the day, we’re all human, and it makes ballet appear a bit more normal.  Prepare to belly laugh! This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

03-29
29:02

Ballet Studio Horror Stories (Video)

In this episode the team lift the lid on times in the ballet studio where the job has gone horribly wrong.  A pod full of horror stories, some funny, some serious, all valid.  At the end of the day, we’re all human, and it makes ballet appear a bit more normal.  Prepare to belly laugh! This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

03-29
29:02

Advice, Tips and Tricks for New Ballet Pianists

In this episode the team lift the lid on life as a new pianist.  They have collated some useful tips and tricks for new pianists starting out based on their own knowledge and experiences.  New pianists can definitely use this episode to fill their ‘tool’ bags with useful hints to get going. The sheet music for Radetzky March can be found here balletpianopodcast.com/radetzkymarch A brief sheet on dancers counts with musical examples can be found here balletpianopodcast.com/dancerscounts This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

03-22
35:54

Advice, Tips and Tricks for New Ballet Pianists (Video)

In this episode the team lift the lid on life as a new pianist.  They have collated some useful tips and tricks for new pianists starting out based on their own knowledge and experiences.  New pianists can definitely use this episode to fill their ‘tool’ bags with useful hints to get going. The sheet music for Radetzky March can be found here balletpianopodcast.com/radetzkymarch A brief sheet on dancers counts with musical examples can be found here balletpianopodcast.com/dancerscounts This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

03-22
35:53

In Conversation with Gavin Sutherland

In this episode the team lift the lid on the life and career of ballet conductor Gavin Sutherland.  Former music director at English National Ballet he began humbly in north of England and now enjoys international acclaim all over the world. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

03-15
53:12

Advice, Tips and Tricks for New Ballet Teachers

In this episode the team lift the lid on life as a new professional in the ballet world, specifically for ballet teachers.  The team have collated some of their most useful tips and tricks for new teachers to help them get off on the right foot when it comes to working with live music for the first time. A small reference sheet for musicians about dancers counts can be found at https://www.balletpianopodcast.com/dancerscounts This episode is proudly produced and published by podcastrecording.co.uk

03-08
26:04

Advice, Tips and Tricks for New Ballet Teachers (Video)

In this episode the team lift the lid on life as a new professional in the ballet world, specifically for ballet teachers.  The team have collated some of their most useful tips and tricks for new teachers to help them get off on the right foot when it comes to working with live music for the first time. A small reference sheet for musicians about dancers counts can be found at https://www.balletpianopodcast.com/dancerscounts This episode is proudly produced and published by podcastrecording.co.uk

03-08
26:04

We’re back for 2024! (Video)

In this episode, the team lift the lid on their lives over the past year and a half, from job changes, career changes, working holidays, cruises, and much, much more.  This episode also shares what you can expect from the season including round table topical discussions, and spotlight ‘In Conversations’.  This episode is proudly produced and published by podcastrecording.co.uk

03-01
16:01

We’re back for 2024!

In this episode, the team lift the lid on their lives over the past year and a half, from job changes, career changes, working holidays, cruises, and much, much more.  This episode also shares what you can expect from the season including round table topical discussions, and spotlight ‘In Conversations’.  This episode is proudly produced and published by podcastrecording.co.uk

03-01
16:01

We Went Live

This is the final episode in the current season, and it is the audio recording of the livestream we did on Sunday 10th July.  If you were unable to watch along, you can enjoy this episode and hear everything from that livestream, complete with us pianists playing ballet exercises for you.  You can also watch the livestream on our website, www.balletpianopodcast.com. Before we wrap up the new episodes and take our summer hiatus, we want to say a huge thank you to you, our followers, listeners, subscribers, and downloaders, for all your support, likes, comments, and interactions with us.  We could not do the podcast without you, and our amazing colleagues, dancers, and fellow pianists inspiring us daily, and giving us brilliant ideas to make podcasts. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

07-21
54:45

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