Current Availability: Monday evenings (ONLINE ONLY)

Bio
Stuart studied Music at the University of Birmingham, achieving a First Class bachelor’s degree and a Distinction at master’s level, and taking part in a wide variety of extra-curricular orchestras, choirs and shows. He has given music tuition for over five years to students with a range of ages, abilities and backgrounds. Stuart always ensures that his lessons are flexible so that they can be driven by the student’s enjoyment of making music and learning, whilst also covering technical musical aspects to prepare for a week of personal practice.

Teaching in piano
Stuart teaches piano from beginners to advanced students of all ages.

Piano lessons with Stuart include:

- Scales and technical exercises
- Finger strength techniques
- Development of repertoire from note-learning to expressive touches
- Sight-reading
- General musicality and aural skills
- If desired, preparation for graded examinations and performances

Teaching in music theory and composition
Stuart teaches music theory and composition from beginners to advanced students of all ages.

Music theory and composition lessons with Stuart include:
- General musicality and aural skills
- Listening to pieces and discussing them
- Analysing musical scores
- Providing feedback on student compositions
- Notation, editing and preparation for publication

Teaching in violin and viola
Stuart teaches violin and viola from beginners to intermediate students of all ages.

Violin and viola lessons with Stuart include:
- Scales and technical exercises
- Finger strength techniques
- Development of repertoire from note-learning to expressive touches
- Sight-reading
- General musicality and aural skills
- If desired, preparation for graded examinations and performances

Genre
Stuart is confident in a variety of genres and specialises in classical music.

First lesson
Stuart firmly believes in the importance of a strong friendship between tutor and student, and therefor...