Gavin StewartJun 29, 20222 minTalent doesn't existOver 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...
Gavin StewartMay 28, 20222 minHow to begin your practice sessionIt’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...
Gavin StewartFeb 5, 20222 minPlanning to learn a new pieceI 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...
Gavin StewartNov 11, 20212 minKeyboard 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...
Gavin StewartOct 11, 20212 min5 Tips for Piano ParentsGiving your child piano lessons is one of the most precious gifts imaginable. Playing the piano is great fun, exciting and puts a huge...
Gavin StewartSep 20, 20212 minWhen to begin lessonsDuring my time working abroad, I met and taught many children who could switch from their mother tongue to English and back again with...
Gavin StewartAug 14, 20212 minOnline LessonsI’ve taught online lessons to several adults since 2015, and was surprised how well it worked. In fact, when I asked them all recently...
Gavin StewartJul 27, 20212 min"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...