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Several of my students have attained distinctions and merits for ABRSM Jazz Piano Exams over the years.

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During this year of professional development, I received specialised training in harmony, rhythm theory, arranging, ear training, composition and jazz improvisation.

I was fortunate to be awarded a scholarship to study for a year at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

I have a first class honours degree in music from the University of Strathclyde in Music. To say that Hamish helped me as a musician is an understatement, his enthusiasm and passion for teaching and learning is second to none.” He truly changed the way that I look at chords and harmony and many of the techniques and tricks that he taught me at college I still use today. Mark Bruce, guitarist from ‘Elephant Sessions’, “Hamish is one of the most inspiring musicians and teachers that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. For several years I have provided instruction to dozens of musicians of all levels in a wide range of skills, including:

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I am a Musician’s Union registered music tutor (I have full public liability insurance cover) and have a large designated teaching space in my house in Grantown-on-Spey. I really enjoyed and learned a lot from our sessions.” Jocelyn, Canada, Masters student at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland His feedback is thorough, thoughtful, and clearly presented. He has a wonderful and friendly manner of sharing insights, diving deep into reviewing compositions and composition techniques in interesting detail, and giving plenty of ideas to think about. I have taught in over a dozen different countries in Europe and North America, including several colleges and universities. I am an experienced instrumental tutor, musical advisor, lecturer and examiner.

Some folk sign up for a one-off lesson, others a batch of 3 (a few weeks apart) and some opt for regular weekly or fortnightly – whatever works for you. It’s been really interesting working occasionally with pipers, guitarists and other instrumentalists as well (instruments that I don’t play myself) who are looking to develop general accompaniment or melodic skills. I’ve been helping a wide range of different people, from retired folk looking to pick up their instrument for the first time in 30 years, and classical musicians exploring folk music for the first time, to school pupils and music students preparing for exams and fellow professional musicians and teachers looking for fresh ideas. I’ve been on the Zoom to students from Canada, Australia, England, Ireland and throughout Scotland from my wee music room here in Strathspey. I’m doing 2 days a week or more of online lessons via Zoom – it’s works really well and I’ve had lovely feedback from students. Looking to develop your music theory or tune writing approach, or improve flute, whistle or trad piano accompaniment ideas, then I’d be happy to help.

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