BOOKING NOW OPEN FOR OUR NEW SHORT COURSES – SEE LATEST NEWS SECTION
Latest News
New Short Courses
We've added two new short courses for Fiddle with Mairi Campbell and Banjo with Michael Starkey to our autumn session. Both will take place in November and booking is now open. 5-String Banjo -...
Membership Year Ending
All current SMG Members please note that your current membership will expire on 31st of July. We have to do this manually and are starting today (30th July) thus you may receive an email confirming...
Session 26-27 Planning
We're currently working on preparing our new session and the classes we plan to offer can be viewed HERE. Key booking and Term 1 dates, as well as course fees are also available to view HERE. Our...
Make Music Day Sunday 21st June
The day will see five performances in the afternoon and early evening that includes many members and friends of Scots Music Group: 2:00pm Canons' Gait Session Band 3:30pm Edinburgh Song Session...
Congratulations Sarah!
The board and all at the Scots Music Group would like to congratulate our development worker and hugely popular tutor, Sarah Northcott, on her induction into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of...
Find out more about our classes
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Accordion
Guitar
Song
Ceilidh Dancing
Mixed Instrument
Ukulele
Fiddle
Smallpipes
Whistle & Flute
Scots Music Group classes are:
open to anyone aged 18 or over
usually held over three continuous terms which align to the school year. Term 1 runs for 12 weeks starting in September; Term 2 for 10 weeks starting in January; Term 3 for 8 weeks starting in April
You should have an instrument to bring to class.
Learning by ear:
Scots Music Group encourages teaching and learning by ear. If you are new to this method of learning, don’t panic! Tutors will teach slowly and will work at a pace suitable to the group. It is highly recommended that you bring a recording device to your class. Tutors will also share music and songs as the class prefers e.g. photocopies or cloud storage.
Read our Class FAQ for answers to some typical questions about SMG classes.
Tuesday daytime
Mixed Instrument 2
Mixed Instrument 3D
Daytime Song Session
Wednesday daytime
Mixed Instrument 1
Wednesday evening
Accordion classes
Ceilidh Dancing
Mixed Instrument – Slow Session
Scottish Smallpipes class
Song – Find Your Own Voice
Improver & Intermediate Ukulele
Thursday daytime
Sing Together
Thursday evening
Fiddle classes
Guitar classes
Whistle/Flute classes
BECOME A SMG MEMBER:
Membership runs from 1st August to 31st July each year
Membership costs £20/£15 concession
Membership gives a discount on class fees
Purchase membership before buying classes to receive the discount
Membership is optional
Full membership info can be found here
TO ENROL:
Our concession rate applies to students, pensioners receiving state pension, those receiving benefits, jobseekers / unemployed, unwaged (e.g. carer, stay-at-home parent).
If you are unable to afford your class fees please contact the SMG office in confidence.
Click here for tutor details
Song
Kirsty Law
Shea Martin
5-String Banjo
Michael Starkey
Accordion
Keith Dickson
Sheena Dickson
Matthew Maclennan
Scottish Smallpipes
John Macdonald
Andrew Macintyre
Ukulele
Colin Graham
Barbara McLean
Fiddle
Charlie Birkett
Ally Douglas
Claudia Edwards
Iain Fraser
Amy Geddes
Rose Logan
Kristina Leesik
Kirstie Mclanaghan
Paul Sinclair
Whistle/Flute
Niall Anderson
Andrew Macintyre
Freya Rae
Guitar
Graeme Armstrong
Lewis McLaughlin
Frank McLaughlin
Jack Weir
Mixed Instrument
Beth Clarke
Calum MacLeod
Sarah Northcott
Freya Rae
Jack Weir
Ceilidhs
Our ceilidhs are lively, friendly, informal and fun for all ages. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing.
Our ceilidhs often sell out – you may get tickets at the door on the night, but please buy in advance to be sure!
We run a fund-raising raffle during the break. If you have a prize you wish to donate please get in contact, drop it off at our office in the Eric Liddell Community or bring it along on the night.
SMG INFORMATION