James Hall is a diligent and creative music professional who is immersed in Music Theatre. He specialises in musical direction and the teaching of singing and performance techniques. As a musical director he aspires to provide an excellent musical product and experience for all. His thorough approach means that he creates a relaxed yet professional atmosphere for musicians, casts and creative teams. As a teacher he challenges students to explore a range of strategies and tools to get the best out of their voice or performance. He ensures students maintain their individuality, creative musicality and performance integrity.
As an accompanist I have excellent sight reading skills and the ability to follow and adjust my playing to support whoever I’m working with. I like to think I’m a sensitive accompanist who’s an extension of the soloist. Most of my accompanying experience is in musical theatre with vocalists but I regularly accompany vocalists and instrumentalists in Jazz, pop and other contemporary styles. I am able to improvise and read off lead sheets as well as create arrangements and do transpositions. I have a lot of experience accompanying choirs and playing for music exams. I also have the facility to bring my own digital piano for venues or rehearsal rooms without a piano. Please visit my website www.jamesahall.co.uk for more details
Currently, I work as a musical director for Duality Music UK and Blue Fire Theatre Company.
Qualifications:
MA Musical Direction Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Dance & Music BA (Hons) 2:1 Kingston University London
PGCE (Secondary Music) UCL Institute of Education, London
ATCL Diploma in Musical Theatre - Distinction. (Trinity College London)
Grade 8 Piano Accompanying - Distinction (Trinity)
Grade 8 Singing (Trinity)
Grade 8 Piano (ABRSM)
Grade 8 Flute (ABRSM)
Fees
£ 40.00 Pounds Per Hour
I may request extra money to help cover travel expenses if I need to travel a significant distance.