Trad For Teens

Trad for Teens are workshops for secondary aged young people who are looking for opportunities to play music together and form bands with other like-minded musicians. These sessions are tutored by the exciting young pianist/composer James Ross.

Who can attend?

Anyone who has reached an intermediate or advanced level on their instrument and is currently at secondary school. These are mixed instrument classes so please feel free to bring along any instrument!

When?

These workshops take place roughly every two months.

Where?

The workshops will take place at Tollcross Community Centre, 117, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh.

Tutor

These workshops will be led by James Ross. The emphasis will be on traditional Scottish music. Pianist James Ross studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow, and graduated with a BA in Scottish Music in 2000. He then completed the MA in Traditional Irish Music Preformance in 2001, studying piano under Professor Michael O’Suilleabhain at the University of Limerick, Ireland. James recently released his debut album and he is fast making a name for himself as a composer. James is a popular EYG tutor and he regularly teaches at our Easter Youth Gaitherin event.

Cost

Each workshop costs £10 which you pay on the day.

How can I enrol?

Contact us to book a place!

Supported By the Scottish Arts Council