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Robin Baker

With 30 years experience, Robin enjoys her work as accompanist, coach and chamber music pianist. She has given master classes in the UK and Australia and runs a private piano teaching practice here in Melbourne. Robin specialises in teaching accompanying and chamber music. She is a staff pianist at the University of Melbourne and Monash University and is a tutor at the Piano Accompanist Summer School.

6 essential skills for beginner accompanists | Guest Post

by Robin Baker

What makes a good accompanist? What skills do you need? Guest poster Robin Baker, one of Melbourne’s most experienced accompanists, has put together a list of skills that are a focus of her own practising, rehearsing and performing with other artists. Collaborative Pianists (as the role of accompanists is increasing becoming known) require specialised skills very different to ... 6 essential skills for beginner accompanists | Guest Post

12/21/2014 Read more