Karen Newby

Additional Info:

Karen Newby LTCL, GTCL
www.karennewby.co.uk

Excellent sight reader, experienced in classical, jazz, vocal and instrumental accompaniment. Available for recitals, auditions, diploma and grade exams, cabaret performances, open mic and ballet classes.

I studied piano with John Bingham at Trinity College of Music, and with Norman Beedie at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. I also studied accompaniment with David Newbold at Trinity College.

As a freelance accompanist I work with a wide range of soloists, both vocal and instrumental.

I am the official accompanist at Blackheath Music Festival, and accompany Kent County Youth Orchestra auditions.

I play at Bird College for ballet classes, theatre classes and auditions.

I have excellent sight reading skills, and regularly accompany recitals, auditions and diplomas at London music colleges. Improvisation and jazz accompaniment is also one of my strengths.

I have worked in popular music for several years, as a cabaret accompanist, both solo and in bands; as musical director and as solo cocktail pianist (international 5 star hotels and cruise lines). I was one of the resident pianists at the Ritz hotel in London for 8 years. I also host and accompany open mic sessions.

Fees

£ 36.00 Pounds Per Hour

Instruments

Piano

Specialisms

Contemporary Music, Jazz, Improvisation, Instrumental Accompaniment, Vocal Accompaniment, Vocal Repetiteur, Musical Theatre, Musical Direction, Ballet Accompaniment