Yamaha Education News

Hayley Elton & the First Ever Classical Music Nursery Tour

Hayley Elton with talented pianist Curtis Elton

Yamaha Music and concert pianist Hayley Elton are celebrating the success of a groundbreaking and highly acclaimed tour of UK nurseries, the first by a concert artist, aimed at introducing the very young, parents and pre-school teachers to the joys of classical piano music and playing an instrument.

So far this year events have taken place in London, Potters Bar, Cambridge, Southend and South Wales, Liverpool and Manchester with more than 400 young people experiencing the events.

In addition to a mini-recital in each nursery, youngsters and parents are shown how to play a simple tune in five minutes. The events also include an inspiring guest spot from seven-year-old pianist Curtis Elton, who is currently studying for his Grade 8 piano from the Associated Board.

International concert pianist Hayley Elton has recently been acclaimed by parents, medical practitioners and paediatricians for her Sleep Baby Sleep CD collection, which has been proved to aid sleep in young babies and toddlers. The soothing effect of Hayley's unique touch on the piano, combined with specially selected melodies, provide effective sleep encouragement for the very young.

The events also showcased Yamaha's new budget Piaggero slim-line, ultra-lightweight digital piano, the perfect introductory instrument for nursery and pre-school beginners. The tour is also supported by Chappell of Bond Street as part of its 2011 bicentenary activities.

Hayley Elton comments, "I'm delighted with the success of this unique tour of nurseries. It's been a dream of mine to introduce very young people to music as early as possible in their lives. These events are also a real eye-opener for parents, who see the tremendous benefits of introducing their children to music making at such an early age." ENDS

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(posted: July 2011)