Violinist looking for pianist for local performing duo

Trafford PA

Description

My name is Aaron Blackham. I have a Bachelor's and Master's in Violin Performance from Slippery Rock and Penn State, respectively. I finished school 8 years ago, and still actively study the violin, take lessons, teach lessons, and perform in the area. I would like to form a duo with a pianist with a passion for collaborating with string players. I don't mind if you're still in school, but I would like to rehearse frequently. This is not a paid "accompanist" position, but a proper duo with both musicians on equal standing. We would be playing in nursing homes, churches, etc. for performing experience, but would also gladly accept any paid engagements that would be suitable for us. I'm in the Musicians' Union and do not like to play for cheap, but forming a chamber group from the ground up takes time and lots of performances before the sweet gigs come in. I'd be available to start reading through the piano/violin sonata repertoire immediately. Let's make music!