Haydn Dickenson
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“I booked Haydn as the accompanist for my daughter’s Grade 8 examination, together with several coaching sessions. Haydn was fantastic throughout, and I really appreciated the time he spent with us.
Once again, thank you so much. I would not hesitate to recommend Haydn whenever possible.”
ST, Cambridge
“We have used Haydn on several occasions for exam accompaniment right up to Grade 8, in both face-to-face exams and recorded online submissions. Haydn takes his work very seriously and contributes massively to great results in exams. Many accompanists' rehearsals simply consist of a 'run-through' in quite an offhand style; but Haydn carefully and sensitively coaches the player in great detail, putting them at ease, commenting on musical aspects of the performance and offering practice tips while not intruding on technical matters. Haydn is always encouraging and positive, and offers Aural Training as well, something that some instrumental teachers do not cover in their lessons. Highly recommended.”
AL, St Albans
"Haydn has been an inspirational teacher for my son ever since he started piano lessons age 8 through to rehearsals for music conservatoire entrance.
On piano, Tom received a complete musical education from Haydn with comprehensive input on style and interpretation, repertoire and musical awareness. Haydn's attention to detail and his professionalism fostered the deepest respect from Tom.
Haydn's expectations from Tom were always clear and achievable which comes from years of experience and an understanding and care of his pupils. Tom went in to his lessons happy and came out happier.
Haydn has been instrumental in Tom's success as a confident musician.
Tom has often turned to Haydn for help in preparing for exams and auditions, not just for his expertise as an accompanist, but also for his input on a musical level. Some very complex orchestral reductions and sonata parts would be handled with confidence and reliability by Haydn creating a sensitive partnership. Tom would be hugely inspired after his sessions with Haydn where discussions on nuance and musical detail would bring life to the performance.
Haydn has had a lasting impact on Tom, and as a teacher, educator and accompanist deserves the highest accolade."
WB, Hertfordshire.
We have been lucky enough to work with Haydn once for a traditional violin exam and once for a recorded euphonium performance exam and on both occasions we have massively appreciated his musical expertise, his constructive and engaged feedback and his friendly and welcoming approach. I like the way his feedback manner is honest but still works to maintain confidence, and the clarity around organisational arrangements is also extremely welcome. I am quite sure his input made a major contribution to the successful outcomes from the exams - highly recommend!
RG, Bedfordshire
“Both of my daughters have now worked with Haydn for several of their respective sax and flute ABRSM exams. They both tell me how much they enjoy working with him, how helpful he is in preparing them with their accompanied pieces and also supporting them in their aural training. Haydn puts them at ease and builds their confidence. For the last set of exams they have both had 3 practice sessions beforehand and this seems to have paid off in terms of how well they have managed to perform in the actual ABRSM exam. I can thoroughly recommend Haydn for his friendly manner, organised and responsive admin and general encouragement and helpfulness.”
IL, Harpenden.
"Haydn accompanied my son for his Grade 7 saxophone exam. They had several practice sessions for the accompanied pieces prior to the exam as well as additional sessions to cover aural test practice. Haydn gave plenty of helpful feedback and was positive and encouraging.
My son was particularly impressed with Haydn’s ability to play the very complex accompaniment for one of the pieces. Haydn also helped him navigate the tricky rhythms required to bring piano and saxophone together.
These sessions with Haydn have made a huge difference and contributed to the Distinction my son achieved on his exam. We will definitely be contacting Haydn again when the time comes to take Grade 8!"
AC, St Albans
"Haydn has accompanied my daughter for two ABRSM exams on two different instruments now, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Quite apart from being an exceptional pianist, the time and care he takes to make sure everything is right for an exam really set him apart. For example, he was able to identify a rhythmical inaccuracy in one of her trombone pieces, and helped her fix the error to ensure the exam went as well as it could. He did so with his trademark kindness and sensitivity, which was much appreciated by us both. I very much hope he will be available next time we need an accompanist."
AG, Bedfordshire
Once again, thank you so much. I would not hesitate to recommend Haydn whenever possible.”
ST, Cambridge
“We have used Haydn on several occasions for exam accompaniment right up to Grade 8, in both face-to-face exams and recorded online submissions. Haydn takes his work very seriously and contributes massively to great results in exams. Many accompanists' rehearsals simply consist of a 'run-through' in quite an offhand style; but Haydn carefully and sensitively coaches the player in great detail, putting them at ease, commenting on musical aspects of the performance and offering practice tips while not intruding on technical matters. Haydn is always encouraging and positive, and offers Aural Training as well, something that some instrumental teachers do not cover in their lessons. Highly recommended.”
AL, St Albans
"Haydn has been an inspirational teacher for my son ever since he started piano lessons age 8 through to rehearsals for music conservatoire entrance.
On piano, Tom received a complete musical education from Haydn with comprehensive input on style and interpretation, repertoire and musical awareness. Haydn's attention to detail and his professionalism fostered the deepest respect from Tom.
Haydn's expectations from Tom were always clear and achievable which comes from years of experience and an understanding and care of his pupils. Tom went in to his lessons happy and came out happier.
Haydn has been instrumental in Tom's success as a confident musician.
Tom has often turned to Haydn for help in preparing for exams and auditions, not just for his expertise as an accompanist, but also for his input on a musical level. Some very complex orchestral reductions and sonata parts would be handled with confidence and reliability by Haydn creating a sensitive partnership. Tom would be hugely inspired after his sessions with Haydn where discussions on nuance and musical detail would bring life to the performance.
Haydn has had a lasting impact on Tom, and as a teacher, educator and accompanist deserves the highest accolade."
WB, Hertfordshire.
We have been lucky enough to work with Haydn once for a traditional violin exam and once for a recorded euphonium performance exam and on both occasions we have massively appreciated his musical expertise, his constructive and engaged feedback and his friendly and welcoming approach. I like the way his feedback manner is honest but still works to maintain confidence, and the clarity around organisational arrangements is also extremely welcome. I am quite sure his input made a major contribution to the successful outcomes from the exams - highly recommend!
RG, Bedfordshire
“Both of my daughters have now worked with Haydn for several of their respective sax and flute ABRSM exams. They both tell me how much they enjoy working with him, how helpful he is in preparing them with their accompanied pieces and also supporting them in their aural training. Haydn puts them at ease and builds their confidence. For the last set of exams they have both had 3 practice sessions beforehand and this seems to have paid off in terms of how well they have managed to perform in the actual ABRSM exam. I can thoroughly recommend Haydn for his friendly manner, organised and responsive admin and general encouragement and helpfulness.”
IL, Harpenden.
"Haydn accompanied my son for his Grade 7 saxophone exam. They had several practice sessions for the accompanied pieces prior to the exam as well as additional sessions to cover aural test practice. Haydn gave plenty of helpful feedback and was positive and encouraging.
My son was particularly impressed with Haydn’s ability to play the very complex accompaniment for one of the pieces. Haydn also helped him navigate the tricky rhythms required to bring piano and saxophone together.
These sessions with Haydn have made a huge difference and contributed to the Distinction my son achieved on his exam. We will definitely be contacting Haydn again when the time comes to take Grade 8!"
AC, St Albans
"Haydn has accompanied my daughter for two ABRSM exams on two different instruments now, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Quite apart from being an exceptional pianist, the time and care he takes to make sure everything is right for an exam really set him apart. For example, he was able to identify a rhythmical inaccuracy in one of her trombone pieces, and helped her fix the error to ensure the exam went as well as it could. He did so with his trademark kindness and sensitivity, which was much appreciated by us both. I very much hope he will be available next time we need an accompanist."
AG, Bedfordshire
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