Finanwen the Piano Witch

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After three years of silence, Baldur's Gate 3 brought me back to YouTube and it feels incredible 🥹 The first time I opened the game, I spent about an hour in the main menu and character creation just listening to the music 💜 And this theme? Oh my goodness, CHILLS 😭 Here's to many more BG3 moments on my channel ✨️

PS It feels like I haven't been on Tumblr in forever so... hiiiii 👋

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If you voted for Heartstopper in the poll, you're absolutely right 🍂✨️

This show hit me right in the feels 🥺 It is a bundle of queer joy and watching it has been something so personal, empowering, liberating, healing. It's a show so many of us desperately needed as teens but I'm so happy it exists now because no matter how old you are, it feels like a warm hug. So... I'm almost done arranging a song from one of my favourite scenes ☔️😙 If you watched it too, who's your favourite character? 💕 I love them all but it's gotta be Nick for me because I could relate to his journey so. much. And his mum, okay she's just so amazing 😭💕

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Hi, I'm Finanwen, a pianist, arranger and composer from Ukraine. I teach piano online and have been working with both children and adults who are either starting their piano journey or want to improve their technique.

You can learn more about me by reading my About page and watching my piano videos on YouTube.

If you're curious about learning piano, I'll be happy to be your guide in the world of music. You'll find the information about my lessons here.

To book a lesson or send your questions, please email me at [email protected]

Thank you for reading and looking forward to hearing from you 🎹

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Come take a guess on YouTube!

It feels so nice to be inspired again ✨️

(Omg I also realised that I forgot to post my January update here so I've been MIA since July!)

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Claude Debussy: Rêverie "His name is Ed"

"How does it feel... to be in love?" Watching this scene for the first time, I couldn't stop the tears. The vulnerability, the softness, the acceptance. It healed something in me that so desperately needed healing. My heart is so full of love for Our Flag Means Death 💕

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My channel is 11 years old today 🥰 And I also hit 4 million views earlier this year! Thank you so much for your support, sharing the music here brings me so much joy 🙏

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✨ PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT TAROT READINGS ✨

If you've been here for some time, you probably know that Tarot inspired my original music, so here's some more information about my latest offering 😊

Tarot found me when I was 16 and our long-term relationship started there. We were these friends who parted ways and wouldn't talk for years but then would bump into each other by chance and catch up over a cup of tea, sharing all kinds of stories. And then a few years ago, our relationship finally evolved to a whole new level when I lost my way and Tarot was the only friend I could open up to, the friend who helped me understand myself. I realised that I no longer wanted to be apart and it felt like the most natural thing in the world.

I've been reading Tarot for myself, family and friends since I was a teen, and I believe that it is a wonderful and absolutely magical tool for self-discovery and self-development. Knowing how powerful and transformative these readings can be, I want other people to experience it too.

Disclaimer: While I have been reading the cards for years, I am always learning. I currently offer these readings in exchange for tips and feedback to level up my reading skills, gain more experience and eventually become a professional Tarot reader.

Here's how I like to read the cards:

My readings are usually 3-6 cards.

Topics I have read on include (but are not limited to) love and relationships, work, decision-making, creative pursuits, self-love, and self-development.

I appreciate any context you're willing to provide for your question as it helps me tailor the spread for your specific situation. Please share what you feel comfortable sharing.

I do my best to deliver the messages from the cards (both encouraging and challenging ones) in a compassionate and empowering way.

I do not tell you what to do or what will happen, I provide guidance to help you navigate the situation. Your free will is your own, as are your decisions and actions.

I was once told that I read the cards like a comic book. I do enjoy exploring the imagery, finding connections and patterns, and putting the puzzle pieces together.

I make sure that your reading focuses on you and not on other people. I will not read on the feelings and/or thoughts of another person who did not consent to a reading.

If it is a yes/no question, I rephrase it to give the power back to you.

Last but not least, you get to choose a deck for your reading (this feature was a hit so I decided to keep it).

If you're curious to try it, you can learn more and submit your reading requests here ✨

🎶 My other offerings

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected] 💌

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Erik Satie: Gnossienne No. 5 aka the Love Theme

"You wear fine things well"

My love letter to Our Flag Means Death. On a scale of 10 to Ed looking at Stede in the moonlight scene, how in love are you with this show? 💕 And if you haven't seen it yet, GO WATCH IT RIGHT NOW!!

Inspired by this post by @themthistles

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Has anybody else watched Our Flag Means Death? It is absolutely brilliant and heartwarming! Currently working on Erik Satie's Gnossienne No. 5, which is basically the love theme in the show 🥰

Inspired by this post by @themthistles

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Hello everyone!

I'm Finanwen and I'm a pianist and composer from Kyiv, Ukraine.

You might have seen me around on YouTube where I've been creating piano videos for over 10 years now. I am currently in Kyiv and have recently lost my day job because of the war so I want to use this opportunity to start a new chapter in my life and fully focus on the two things that truly matter to me, music and magic. I would be grateful if you could share this post!

You can learn more about me and find all the information on my ABOUT page and in my Linktree.

My current offerings are:

✨ ONLINE PIANO LESSONS

I’ve been studying piano professionally since early childhood at Kyiv Lysenko School of Music, so I'm ready to share my knowledge and support you on your piano journey. I've been working with children and adults who are just starting their journey or want to improve their technique. If that sounds like you, I'll be more than happy to help!

✨ SHEET MUSIC & COMMISSIONS

I've created piano arrangements for many different pieces over the years, both for myself and as commissions. I offer access to my personal sheet music collection on a donation basis via Ko-fi and I can also create a piano arrangement just for you.

✨ PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT TAROT READINGS

I've been reading Tarot for myself, family and friends since I was a teen. The cards have also inspired my debut mini-album that I released in 2019 (Major Arcana: Chapter I). I believe that Tarot is a wonderful and absolutely magical tool for self-discovery and self-development. I am always learning and looking for ways to level up my reading skills, so I am currently offering readings for tips and feedback in order to gain more experience.

Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions 💌

In addition to earning my living, I will be using part of my income to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom, independence and a European future.

If you simply want to support me and help me raise funds for Ukraine, you can make a PayPal donation via my Ko-fi page or directly to my email at [email protected]

Thank you for reading 💙💛

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Hey from Kyiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦

I created the sheet music for my piano arrangement of the National Anthem of Ukraine to raise funds for the Ukrainian Armed Forces who protect me and my people against the full-scale war waged by Russia on Ukrainian land.

Here I collected the links for direct support to Ukraine via our National Bank and verified charities:

https://linktr.ee/finanwen

To receive the sheet music, please donate using any of the links in my Linktree above and email me a screenshot of your donation at [email protected] 💙💛

🇺🇦 Watch my performance here

Thank you for reading and for supporting my country 🙏

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National Anthem of Ukraine

March 1, 2022

📍 Kyiv, Ukraine

Please support the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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Hello from Kyiv!

Early this morning (Feb 24, 2022), Russia invaded Ukraine.

Russian military shot missiles at multiple airports and military bases all across the country, including my city, Kyiv. We're under martial law.

I believe in my people, I believe in the Ukrainian army. This is our land and we will fight against the Russian invaders.

You can support the Ukrainian army from abroad:

Come Back Alive Fund (our biggest military charity)

Special account of the National Bank of Ukraine

Please share!

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Welcome to Hyperfixated, Season 18359 feat. Jaskier 💖

Every now and again, I get SO hyperfixated on a character or fandom that everything else pales in comparison. The Witcher has been holding me tight since 2020 but season 2 of the Netflix show proved there are still ways to grab me even tighter 😅 I have mixed feelings about this season but Jaskier, oh boy ALL THE FEELS 😭💕 SO! Naturally, I want to arrange yet another song performed by the bard. Please look forward to Her Sweet Kiss 😊

Watch all my Witcher piano videos HERE 🐺⚔️

PS If you never listened to Joey Batey's band The Amazing Devil, DO IT! Their latest album, ruin, is EVERYTHING! I'm eyeing a couple of songs I could arrange too 😏 Hint: 🥂😻🦇 and 🌸👗🔥

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✨ NEW PIANO SHEET MUSIC ✨

The score for my arrangement of the magical Yes, I Do... theme from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt OST is now available! 🐺⚔️✨ I released this arrangement last summer but finally finished working on the sheet music 🥰

You can request any score from my personal collection when you support me on Ko-fi 😊

WATCH THE VIDEO AND REQUEST SHEET MUSIC

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Are you going to add your “Yes, I Do” arrangement? Love that piece and would like to try playing it some day!

UPD: The sheet music is now available!

Yes! Believe it or not, I'm actually working on it at this very moment!! I'm planning to release it next week 🥰 Feel free to leave a comment under my Yes, I Do... video on YouTube and I'll reply once it's ready. I'll be posting updates to my social media too, so you won't miss it 🎶

I'm also planning to create the sheet music for my Kaer Morhen arrangement at some point so please look forward to that too ⛰️

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Kaer Morhen (piano version) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Composed by Marcin Przybyłowicz Arranged by Finanwen

"Mountain pass is beautiful as ever"

My heart, oh my heart 💕 Playing Witcher 3 and hearing the Kaer Morhen theme for the very first time was one of the most powerful musical (and if I'm completely honest, spiritual) moments I've ever experienced. And even now 2 years later, I'm still under its spell. Hope you'll enjoy this video 🐺

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