Dressage freestyle hots up

by Abi on March 17, 2012

Music for dressage has been keeping me busy for the last few weeks.
As the competition season hots up so do commissions for music.
My latest client has returned to me for new music for her lovely horse. We have kept his canter music the same, increased the length of canter because it is his best pace, and changed the walk and trot tracks to create a new freestyle.
This project has worked well on many levels. Both the music and the client have given a degree of leeway in the transitions.
I feel the ridden result cannot fail to please the judges.
I am looking forward to hearing how it goes in competition!

More music for dressage…

by Abi on February 27, 2012

abigail todd music for dressageI’ve been working on more music for freestyle dressage this week  as the season draws nearer.

I’m also planning some more of my hugely popular dressage music clinics and demonstrations this summer. If you are interested in hosting a demonstration or clinic at your stable or event then please contact me for more information.

Music for dressage gets radio air time

by Abi on February 6, 2012

I was delighted to have the opportunity to chat on BBC radio Somerset about all my projects and in particular music for dressage.

I found the live interview more than a little nerve wracking and the fact that I had had to slide into Taunton through snow and ice did not help!

However,Emma Britton was an excellent interviewer and coaxed some reasonable responses from me.

Since the interview I have had numerous requests for the track Emma played on air,my french folk song.

This track can be found by following the Soundcloud  link on this page.

If you missed me on the radio you can listen again here.

18 performances at nursing and care homes to do this month.

PB is ready to start recording her Music Challenge Project.

Kirsty has decided on her trot music for her novice freestyle dressage,so I can now look for matching canter and walk music and then adapt the music for her floorplan. She has also ordered music for her more advanced horse.

New year business

January 17, 2012

Its been a busy few weeks here with loads of practise and preparation going on. The first big event of the year was the grand opening of  the new Eastleigh Care Home in South Molton. This is a stunning new development with excellent facilities. I was honored to be part of the team for this [...]

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Dunster by Candlelight

December 4, 2011

It turned out to be a very busy evening at Dunster Tithe Barn The acoustics are brilliant there and the gallery makes a perfect space for wandering minstrels like me. The crowds began flocking in to see the owls and Johnny Kingdom at about 4.30pm. I provided some seasonal background music to keep people amused and [...]

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Suprise gig

November 30, 2011

I was chatting to Sally P about a forthcoming wedding fair at Dunster Tithe barn and she suggested I turn up ready to play for Dunster by Candlelight. I already had a wedding gig booked for Friday evening, but I am free on Saturday and plan to be ready to play at around 7pm. So, [...]

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Give Music for Christmas

November 24, 2011

Stuck deciding what to buy your loved one this Christmas – looking for an unusual and inspiring present that lasts beyond Christmas day? Why not buy them a Music Challenge Project Gift Voucher? You could buy them a taster session and initial consultation for £40 to get them started – or buy a  block of [...]

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The Music Challenge Project

November 3, 2011

I am currently getting ready to launch my new idea – the Music Challenge Project. This is aimed at both adults or children who want to learn a particular song and then record it or perform it for their friends or family. The challenge is: Learn to play your favourite piece, whatever it may be, [...]

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Welcome

October 27, 2011

Welcome to my new look blog and website – I’m working on some very exciting projects at the moment – details coming very soon. I’m also going to be putting some more videos on my Youtube channel. My electric violin version of Vivaldi’s Storm has now had 304,000 hits!

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