Music star Callum Beattie's masterclass for Lanarkshire pupils

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Star singer-songwriter Callum Beattie shared the spotlight with talented pupils at Hamilton College as he ran a music masterclass for senior pupils.The popular musician took time out from the launch of second album Vandals to spend a morning with music students from fourth to sixth year and share his insights and advice.He listened to a number of performances by the pupils, and then took centre stage for a special rendition of his hit Heart Stops Beating.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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