Jeremy Fisher

Seven things a West End theatre musician needs to know

You're a young musician who wants to work in a West End theatre orchestra. Where do you start? It is impossible to walk into a West End pit job (or "hold a chair") with no previous experience. Therefore, your first task is to deputise for the existing players in a show. It may come as a surprise that players who hold a chair would need a deputy. You might expect a chair holder to play at all... (posted by Jeremy 2 years 294 days ago.)

It's All In The Rhythm - How To Find The Pulse Of Each Song

You don't have to sing louder or higher to make the music swing - it's all in the beat. Here's a story of a coaching session I gave in Stockholm recently where I used the Rhythm and Pulse exercise to help a singer give a much cooler, stronger performance. During a musical theatre class, one singer arrived with the piece "What's the Buzz" from Jesus Christ Superstar, the Andrew Lloyd Webber and... (posted by Jeremy 3 years 24 days ago.)

Singer Dancer Actor - What's Your Strongest Suit?

The "Triple Threat" performer is fascinating to work with - the actor singer dancer who is able to perform to a high degree in all three disciplines. But even these versatile and talented performers usually prefer one aspect of their talent - one they feel comes naturally to them. And that's what I look for! I like to find out what my clients do that is so easy they don't even think about it, and help... (posted by Jeremy 3 years 230 days ago.)

Your First Musicals Audition And How To Deal With It

You've got your first musical theater audition, but you've never auditioned for a musical before. What's going to happen next? What are you goals for the first call? First, let's explore what an audition is for. For the casting panel, it's an opportunity to see new people, or to remind themselves of familiar people. It's a chance to see who and what is out there, to make decisions about casting, and to... (posted by Jeremy 3 years 242 days ago.)

The Secrets Of Working As A West End Rehearsal Pianist

What kind of work can a professional pianist expect to find? Obviously you can work as a recitalist, or join an orchestra as their resident orchestral pianist. But there's a hidden area of work that is both satisfying and fun. I worked for almost 20 years in London's West End as a rehearsal pianist, and this article focuses on what a rehearsal pianist is, and how to become one. A rehearsal pianist... (posted by Jeremy 3 years 286 days ago.)

Changing The Way You Sing With Six Simple Exercises

Style is "everything" in the recording industry (at least, that's what they'd like us to think!). I work with a number of singers who are competing in karaoke competitions or working in tribute bands who want to have more choices about the songs they sing or the singers they cover. So what is vocal style? Changing your singing style is less about the sound you make, and more about the way you use your... (posted by Jeremy 3 years 294 days ago.)