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Stewart Music Studio

Personalized Home Music Education for an Ever Changing Learning Environment We strive for our students to be:

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OUR MISSION

The mission of the Stewart Music Studio is to create well-rounded, educated musicians who will always have a lifelong passion for the art no matter their long-term goals. Lifelong learners who develop successful learning habits.
2. Creative and critical thinkers who will become effective communicators.
3. Responsible and respectful members of society who respect other cultures.
4. Able to set short-term and long-term goals and be able to see them through to their success. OUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

It is of the utmost importance that our students are well-educated in their chosen instrument; they must know and understand music and music-making. Students who can “play” an instrument are a dime a dozen, but students who understand the music they are playing are often hard to find. Stewart Music Studio teaches students to know music thoroughly, not just to “play.” We desire our students to comprehend elements of the score, use their bodies effectively to make a good sound, and interpret music creatively and according to historical performance practices across all genres of music. Thus, we give students a purposeful education in technique, quality literature, performance, artistry, music theory, and music history. Although students differ in ability and development, we maintain high expectations for our students. We expect attention and respect in lessons, faithful and diligent practice, careful adherence to instructions, and an “I’ll-do-my-best” attitude. If students meet these expectations on a regular basis, then they will excel to the best of their abilities. It is our joy to help students master their music, to do the best they can, and to strive for and achieve excellence. Lastly, we want students to enjoy and appreciate their instrument, music, and music-making. We as teachers know we are very influential in making this happen. Students develop enjoyment of music by understanding, experiencing success, being exposed to good and varied genres, and receiving instruction from a teacher who is enthusiastic and encouraging. It is our goal to provide all of these opportunities for students and as a result their lives will be enriched as they enjoy their instrument.

09/15/2026

Fox Music House has somehow looked at years of absolutely terrible moving and tuning services and said, "You know what? Hold my b**r. We can do worse."

And honestly, I didn't think that was possible. A truly historic achievement in the field of finding new and innovative ways to disappoint.

I have a phenomenal tuner and repair tech. (Lowcountry Piano Services) Does anyone have good recommendations for piano movers in the Charleston area I can recommend to people?

01/02/2026

We have developed a comprehensive program for children ages 2–6, taught in a small-group format, designed to prepare them for private piano or string lessons. This method focuses on building foundational skills such as fine motor development, early music language (note reading, ear training, sing-back, etc.), focus and attention, emotional regulation when “getting things wrong,” and processing skills through imaginative, familiar tools. The goal is for students to gain the independence and confidence needed to practice on their own once they begin private lessons. 
This program is designed to fill a gap that, historically, parents were able to provide when households typically had a stay-at-home parent. We now live in a different time—one where dual incomes are often necessary and parents should have the freedom to choose whether to continue their careers. It truly takes a village to raise a child, and education and enrichment activities need to reflect that reality. 
Over the years, we have found that private music lessons cannot be treated the same way as sports or many other extracurriculars. Music is a literal language, and there is a baseline level of fluency required. In simple terms: you can’t become fluent in French if you only attend class once a week and never practice. We also are seeing a significant delay (by years) in basic fine motor, reading, language, and processing skills due to the reliance on technology. This program is intentionally structured to build those essential skills within a once-a-week class format. 
For the past seven years, students who have gone through this program consistently continue with lessons and reach mastery on their instruments without requiring constant parental micromanagement. Parent feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many noting that these skills transfer into other academic areas. The most common “complaint” we hear is that the kids become overly confident—something
we would much rather work with than a child who is afraid to try. 
We are looking to expand this program and potentially a prerequisite for private lessons at the studio, as it significantly increases both student and family success.

07/24/2025

Group Classes are FULL for the 1st Session!

After moving around kids we do have FEW openings for private lessons for the 2025-2026 Academic Year! Registration for the school year closes on July 28th!

Signup below!

01/23/2025

A Google spreadsheet will be emailed to you tomorrow! Please check it and sign-up for a makeup time.

08/19/2024

Our group courses are finally live for enrollment! This year, we have some awesome options ranging from piano, guitar, ukulele, and formal professional training for actors, beginning with the Adler Technique I! Classes are for ages 3+, depending on the course. These courses are specifically designed and tailored to be a solid foundation for mastery with the developmental age in mind. (Meaning: Your child will actually learn something.)

We believe in clear pricing meaning the course price includes everything. You will never see garbage fees of “enrollment,” “new student,” “hand clapping,” “cat sitting,” etc. Taxes have also been included in the course fee. The only supplies needed are a binder (all courses), a ukulele (ukulele courses-one recommended in the course description when enrolling), and a guitar (guitar courses-one recommended in the course description when enrolling).

Classes run from September through December each week except the week of Thanksgiving which has been factored into the tuition.

We hope to see you and your children in one of our courses! And for a limited time, we’re offering 10% off all courses with the code FALL2024.

We’re excited! We hope you’re excited, too!

DIRECT LINK: StewartMusicStudio.Square.Site

TEXT: 678.268.7715

WEBSITE: www.StewartMusicStudio.com

EMAIL: [email protected]

LOCATION: 1470 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Suite 29, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (Across from Santi’s in Old Village in the Mount Pleasant Business Center)

All classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students enrolled in group classes receive priority over the general waitlist when transitioning from group classes to private lessons.

03/11/2023

This Music History Day, we are celebrating the fierce, magnetic, and talented Gloria Estefan!
Gloria's story spans over decades of various life experiences in the music industry and in other art forms. Her creative and loving influence remains in the music industry and in the world. The jukebox musical On Your Feet! tells the life story of Gloria and her husband, Emilio, and the growth of their musical careers and their family. She continues to make music with her husband (Emilio), her children and grandchildren, act in TV shows and movies, and grows her restaurant business in Florida. Swipe through the slides to learn more about her remarkable story!

03/05/2023

Happy March! ☘️
Here's our mural for the month! We would like to give a special Stewart Music Studio shoutout to Mr. Gerome and Rocco the Cat who both have birthdays this month.
Happy birthday, Mr. Gerome and Rocco, and happy St. Patrick's Day!

02/25/2023

This week's Music History icon is William Dawson!
William Dawson was born in Anniston, Alabama in 1899. He has a very interesting life story and involvement with Southern music and African American music... swipe left to learn more about his story! As mentioned in the slides, his work Negro Folk Symphony is being rediscovered by orchestras across America, including the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO). You can hear the CSO play Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony, pieces by Margaret Bonds, Charleston native Dr. Edward Hart, and Dvorak's Eighth Symphony on March 24-25 at The Gaillard Center. All pieces will be conducted by Kellen Gray, the Assistant Conductor of the CSO; some pieces will feature artwork of another Lowcountry native Jonathan Green. You won't want to miss this exciting musical opportunity!

02/18/2023

Welcome back to our Music History series! Today, we are focusing on Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was born on August 15, 1875 in Holborn, London, England. His father was a musician and taught Samuel to play the violin at an early age. He began his studies at the Royal College of Music when he was 15 years old, crafting his composition and conducting techniques. The experience and skill that Coleridge-Taylor performed at helped him build his reputation as a composer and connected him to Edward Elgar as a mentor later on in his life. Elgar recommended him for the Three Choirs Festival and Coleridge-Taylor’s career expanded from there! He went on to complete three tours in the United States in the early 1900s. He also worked as a political activist by fighting racial prejudices and discrimination through the beauty of his compositions, and was even invited to perform at the White House by President Theodore Roosevelt. Despite the common tendency of composers to sell the rights of their compositions, Coleridge-Taylor was able to continue the ownership of his rights and royalties for his music. He passed away at the age of 37; his headstone includes four bars of music from his best known work, Hiawatha.

02/07/2023

Have you ever heard of “ring shout?” Or “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool? Snoop Dogg’s child empowerment and affirmation songs? What about the show Gullah Gullah Island? Better yet, what do all of these things have in common? They all draw inspiration and themes from the music of Gullah Geechee!
But the question above all that you may be asking yourself: who are the Gullah Geechee? 🧐 The Gullah Geechee and a community of Black people who are descendants of enslaved people along the Atlantic coast of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and the northern part of Florida. In today’s music, the styles and traditions of the Gullah Geechee are common, strong, and endlessly influential. One of the most prominent and notable Gullah Geechee styled musical groups is two time Grammy winning Ranky Tanky, based in Charleston, SC. In fact, if you want to see Quentin Baxter - Ranky Tanky’s drummer 🥁 - in action, you can see him performing his work Art Moves Jazz at the Charleston Gaillard Center on Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 PM. Check out the slides above for more information about this unique group of people and how their history continues to impact the arts and culture in America and around the world!
More resources about the Gullah Geechee are available through the Avery Research Center, KnowItAll.org, and other reputable sources.

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1470 Ben Sawyer Boulevard Suite 29
Mount Pleasant, SC
29464

Website

http://pico.link/stewartmusicstudio

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