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Gavin Stewart
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Talent doesn't exist
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching a lot of young children (aged 3-5) and giving them an introduction to music and the...
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Gavin Stewart
May 28, 20222 min read
How to begin your practice session
It’s essential to plan practice sessions carefully to ensure progress. But what’s the best way to start? First, it’s important to take a...
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Gavin Stewart
Feb 5, 20222 min read
Planning to learn a new piece
I recently moved house in a hurry. We had already planned to be in the US for Christmas, and a few weeks before that my wife was offered...
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Gavin Stewart
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Keyboard or Piano?
I’m often asked whether a keyboard is suitable for piano lessons or not. The short answer is no. Keyboard playing differs from piano...
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Gavin Stewart
Oct 11, 20212 min read
5 Tips for Piano Parents
Giving your child piano lessons is one of the most precious gifts imaginable. Playing the piano is great fun, exciting and puts a huge...
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Gavin Stewart
Sep 20, 20212 min read
When to begin lessons
During my time working abroad, I met and taught many children who could switch from their mother tongue to English and back again with...
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Gavin Stewart
Aug 14, 20212 min read
Online Lessons
I’ve taught online lessons to several adults since 2015, and was surprised how well it worked. In fact, when I asked them all recently...
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Gavin Stewart
Jul 27, 20212 min read
"Do you enter pupils for exams?"
It’s the time of year when I receive the most enquiries about starting lessons. One of the first questions I'm often asked by prospective...
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