Robert Mitchell is one-of-a-kind. I normally write a short introduction for these interviews but there is no need, just take in these incredible responses to my questions… [above, Robert’s album releases to date]
What is your earliest memory of the piano Robert?
There was an old one in the family home – which was already there when my folks moved in. The remnant of a time when they were in many houses (before record players, cassette decks etc). I would mess around on it before I was asked about taking lessons….
What was your learning environment like as a child?
I had a teacher locally (as in – one minute away from where we lived!). Milada Robertson. A fantastic teacher – who had tons of pupils and who taught into her 90s. My father used to sing – eventually professionally – and had lessons with her before I was born so – I was lucky to have music in the family and a route to learning that was physically closer than either my primary or junior schools!!
[Robert recommends this BBC Radio 3 programme ‘A Social History of the Piano’: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01msj6v ]
Where did you grow up?
Seven Kings
Could you describe yourself in, or with, 9 words?
Son.Husband.Dad.Musician.Creator.Teacher.Student.Lefty.Gemini.
