Teacher's note: Make practice part of your daily routine. Once you have decided to learn music it is a good idea to commit and make your goal official. You could tweet taking lessons at #stalybridgemusicacademy #stalybridge or post on any of the other social media accounts using the same hashtags. We will try and respond, you can tag our social media account by using @stalybridgemusicacademy on Facebook. Check the other platforms for our accounts (or message Chris) we are on

Teacher's note: Practice when you get home from your lesson. The most important practice time of the week is the one you complete after...

Teacher's note: To be a great pianist takes great practice. Make it great. How do you make it great ? It is all about how you practice....

Lucas is the Gemstar on 17th May 2021, he has piano lessons with Andrew Practice Point 4 Start to practice early in the week to avoid...

The Gemstar today is Mieszko who has piano lessons with Chris. Practice Point 5: Problem solve in your practice time. Use the clues in...

Practice is the start of what you need to do to get better at splaying the piano BUT without pushing yourself to achieve specific goals,...

The key to success is deliberate practice, and it is the only key not on the keyboard. You have to do it, this is what Mieszko does every...

This is a fabulous piece called Tiger Moth composed by Walter Carroll who was a local composer from Manchester. Walter Carroll is often...

If you have broken your arm, don't worry you don't have to miss out on your music making time. Madelyn normally plays the piano but a...

How do I improve my playing, I come to every lesson? Attending your music lessons is important but so is practising every day. Speak to...

Ava has shared a great Gem Star video today with Waltzing Matilda. Thank you for sharing Ava, will add a gem to your jar tomorrow. Don't...

Some of our tutors set written homework through the week. Written music helps you to understand how music is used and how it connects...

I'd like to introduce you to our 'Gem Star' today, this is Madelyn who learns piano with Chris. Unfortunately Madelyn, who held number 3...

Monday; start the week off as you mean to go on. Don't forget to get effective practice in before it's too late. Send us a message or...