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27TH JUNE :: SUMMER SESSION AT CARLOPS
Part of the 2023 Summer SessionsOpen to all current and former SMG students. The music played will largely be from Nigel Gatherer's 'The Gathering Tunebook Vol 3' which can be downloaded from his...
21st JUNE :: MAKE MUSIC DAY
Café Ceilidh ~ Wednesday 21st June 2pm-3.30pm Part of Make Music DayCafé Ceilidh is a friendly day-time traditional music, song, poem and story session, held in the Storytelling Court at The...
3rd JUNE :: COME & PLAY 4!
Come and Play together in an impromptu SMG Big Band! All post-beginners welcome. If you haven't been before, give it a try - there's no pressure to play absolutely everything, and playing in a big...
SMG’s MAY MUSIC HOOLEY
Help us to keep the music alive! SMG is inviting its students, members and friends to take part in the May Music Hooley! While our classes are still online, we want to encourage you to take your...
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Accordion
Guitar
Song
Banjo
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
5-String Banjo online
Accordion classes
Mixed Instrument – Slow Session online
Mixed Instrument 3E
Scottish Smallpipes classes
Ukulele classes
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
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
5-String Banjo
Michael Starkey
Accordion
Keith Dickson
Sheena Dickson
Matthew Maclennan
Scottish Smallpipes
John Anderson
Malin Lewis
Andrew Macintyre
Gary West
Ukulele
Chris Day
Colin Graham
Fiddle
Greg Borland
Claire Campbell
Claudia Edwards
Iain Fraser
Becky Leach
Kirstie Mclanaghan
Whistle/Flute
Andrew Mcintyre
Freya Rae
Guitar
David Francis
Frank McLaughlin
Mixed Instrument
Nigel Gatherer
Sarah Northcott
Freya Rae
Song
Kirsty Law
Mary McCann
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
Scottish Song and Beyond
WEDNESDAY EVENING
5-String Banjo online
Accordion classes
Mixed Instrument – Slow Session online
Mixed Instrument 3E
Scottish Smallpipes classes
Ukulele classes
THURSDAY DAYTIME
Sing Together
THURSDAY EVENING
Fiddle classes
Guitar classes
Whistle/Flute classes
BECOME A SMG MEMBER:
- Membership runs from 1st August-31st July each year
- Membership costs £20/£15 concession
- Membership gives a discount on Scots Music Group class fees
- Purchase membership before buying classes to receive the discount
- Full membership info can be found here
TO ENROL:
- New to SMG? Click ‘ENROL’ and sign up at the link below the sign in screen
- Already registered? Click ‘ENROL’
- Save £15.00 per term by booking before the Early Bird deadline!
- Our concession rate applies to students, pensioners receiving state pension, those receiving benefits, jobseekers / unemployed, unwaged (e.g. carer, stay-at-home parent)
- Consider becoming a SMG member to receive discounts on class prices
Click here for full tutor details
5-String Banjo
Michael Starkey
Accordion
Keith Dickson
Matthew Maclennan
Scottish Smallpipes
Malin Lewis
Andrew Macintyre
Gary West
Ukulele
Colin Graham
Fiddle
Claire Campbell
Luisa Brown
Bernadette Kellermann
Kirstie Mclanaghan
Eryn Rae
Isla Ratcliff
Sally Simpson
Whistle
Sam Gillespie
Freya Rae
Guitar
David Francis
Frank McLaughlin
Mixed Instrument
Nigel Gatherer
Sarah Northcott
Song
Kirsty Law
Mary McCann
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.
Since the venue is a community centre, children are welcome, as long as they are not in the bar area. Ceilidhs can get quite energetic, so they may be less suitable for younger children.
Our ceilidhs often sell out – you may get tickets at the door on the night, but please buy in advance to be sure!
Please note that your own alcohol cannot be brought into St Bride’s as this contravenes the licence. Water is available free of charge.
We run a fund-raising raffle during the break. If you have a prize you wish to donate, please call the SMG Office on 0131 555 7668, or bring it along on the night.
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ARCHIVE
MERCHANDISE
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CEILIDH
FAQ
HIRE A
CEILIDH BAND
AGM
MINUTES
WORKSHOP
FAQ
TRAD MUSIC
DIRECTORY
REMEMBRANCE
BOOK
SMG INFORMATION
Links to all the key information
ABOUT
SMG
ONLINE CLASS
& ZOOM
CLASS
FAQ
GOLDEN
RULES
GENERAL
MUSIC INFO
TERM
DATES
FEES &
REFUNDS
MEMBERSHIP
GIFT
AID
CONTACT
OFFICE LOCATION
& HOURS
NEWSLETTERS
ARCHIVE
MERCHANDISE
FIND OUR
VENUES
CEILIDH
FAQ
HIRE A
CEILIDH BAND
AGM
MINUTES
WORKSHOP
FAQ
TRAD MUSIC
DIRECTORY
REMEMBRANCE
BOOK
Contact
Tuesday – Thursday
10am – 5pm
0131 555 7668
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Scots Music Group
Eric Liddell Community
15 Morningside Road
EDINBURGH EH10 4DP
