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Andrew Hubbard is a highly musical and entertaining West-End accredited musician, Violin/Fiddle, Piano and Keyboards. He started to learn the violin and piano in prep school, after being inspired by my cousin Mario’s brilliant piano playing when he used to come over to my house to practice on my piano. I was six years old and he was 10.
Over the years until he finished school, Andrew Hubbard worked his way up through the four Bedfordshire County Youth Orchestra’s, county youth choir and Bedfordshire youth Opera group. With them, they gave many sell-out concerts, both in the UK and around Europe, in countries such as Cyprus, Germany, Italy, and Scotland. Andrew Hubbard was fortunate enough to hear many of the world’s leading solo violinists, as they would come and practice their new concerto with their youth orchestra.
I’d like to tell you a bit about myself; both in my personal and my musical life.
I started to learn the violin and piano in prep school, after being inspired by my cousin Mario’s brilliant piano playing when he used to come over to my house to practice on my piano. I was six years old and he was 10. Over the years until I finished school, I worked my way up through the four Bedfordshire County Youth Orchestra’s, county youth choir and Bedfordshire youth Opera group. With them, we gave many sell-out concerts, both in the UK and around Europe, in countries such as Cyprus, Germany, Italy and Scotland. I was fortunate enough to hear many of the world’s leading solo violinists, as they would come and practice their new concerto with our youth orchestra.
When I was 16 I met the amazing pianist Anna Maria Stanczyk, with whom, along with my piano teacher, I was lucky enough to be awarded master classes courtesy of the Archway Trust. I loved these experiences, but there was still something missing that was keeping me from being truly passionate about playing the violin. Whilst I felt that the standard of Michael Rose OBE, the county music advisor, his youth orchestras and their tutors were amazingly high – both in terms of technical perfection and artistry – I knew there was still something missing in my musical life.
I was delighted to win a place at the Royal Academy of Music, where I met many beautiful musicians. But I hadn’t yet truly found the one reason above all, that would make my efforts feel like something other than just a mere surface achievement. That reason being, that I can help bring joy and happiness to others, through my music.
A few years ago I was working full-time as a theatre musician and largely thanks to an opera singer friend, I was encouraged to tour the country as an independent recording artists and performer. This was when I finally recognised my “raison d’êtres” – to help bring joy and happiness to others through my music.
I am so grateful that this has provided me with a means to share my music in a close and personal way with many people, and I have never been happier. It is a true gift and blessing for me to be able to share my music with others and to receive such wonderful responses, from those of you who have been kind enough to share your personal stories with me, regarding how the music I share has had an impact on your life, or reminded you of past and profound experiences. I only hope that those of you, who are truly passionate about something, are able to experience this kind of happiness through doing what you love.
Andrew is a solo Violinist/Fiddle, who also plays Piano and Keyboards.
Andrew’s other line-up options are:
Yes. Solo with amazing backing tracks. Duo with Pianist. Duo with Cellist with me on piano. Folk Band: Irish, Italian, Cypriot, Greek, Turkish, Scottish. of course the more people, the higher the charge.
An Amazing performer!
Beautiful experience all round.
Great experience, did a lovely job playing at my wedding. Happy with the service 🙂
Andrew played at our son and daughter in laws wedding recently! He is not only hugely talented but accommodated all our requests for the day! And we were delighted with his performance!
The Phantom Of The Opera, London.
The Almeida Theatre Islington.
Harrods for Valentine’s Weekend.
The BAFTA’s at The Savoy.
Meridian Grand,
Ark Royal Venue,
Royal Nawaab,
Venue Central,
To Kentro Omeirio Chios Greece,
Lydra Palace Hotel Cyprus,
Myra mare Cyprus,
Kusadasi
Izmir/Smyrna Turkey.
many many more.
Q: What can I book Andrew Hubbard for?
A1: You can book Andrew for session piano and violin, for recording sessions, film, tv and radio. Private Weddings and Functions.
A2: Andrew can also make sheet music for you. He will ‘engrave’ the music to the highest professional standard using Sibelius Ultimate. Prices are competitive and work is completed quickly.
A3: He also runs a recording studio where he can record your music, with very beautiful results.
A4: Andrew will also help you with musical arrangements, like if you want to make a medley of Beethoven Orchestral works, but on the piano. He can then also create the sheet music for you.
A5: Andrew is a composer, and deliver the music to you ‘radio ready’. This can be for film, tv, radio, theatre, west-end, websites, canned music of all types including retail, telephone ‘on hold music’, and muzac for elevators etc.
Please contact M8 Entertainments if you are interested in any of the above.
Q: At what age did Andrew start learning the violin?
A: Andrew has been playing since he was just seven years old and have had lessons from some very talented teachers, in both piano and violin.
Q: What type of violin do you use?
A: His violin is a handmade German instrument, from the 1890’s. It was generously lent to him for life by a close friend who is a yoga teacher. Andrew absolutely loves the sound.
Q: Does Andrew play any other instruments?
A: He can play the piano professionally. He is also a producer and play guitar as a sideline.
Q: What his is favourite style of music?
A: He loves all good music, irrespective of the style
Short Performance up to 15 minutes
Up to 1 hour
Up to 2 hours
Up to 3 hours
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