adult classes

Adult Classes - Autumn 2024

Our Autumn Term in 2024 will begin in week commencing 30th September 2024

We plan to run a full suite of classes over 3 evenings, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7.00pm – 9.00pm in the Macrobert Building, Aberdeen University.

Our Autumn term will run for 10 weeks with no breaks and classes will finish in W/C 2nd December. The end of term concert will be on Sunday 8th December.

Book online at https://scatclasses.thinkific.com/

Monday –

Mixed Instruments
2 / 3Calum Brown

Tuesday – 

Clarsach *
Mixed Abilities (beginners welcome)Irene Watt
Fiddle
0Shannon Stevenson
Fiddle
1Joe Hibbs
Fiddle
2 / 3Sandy Tweddle
Flute
2 / 3Malcolm Reavell
Guitar
0Barry Carroll
Rhythm
Mixed AbilitiesCraig Spink
Whistle
0Sal Buckler
Whistle *
2 / 3Helen Lynch
Scots Song
Mixed AbilitiesSarah Boyle

Wednesday

Accordion
Mixed AbilitiesSarah Alexander
Guitar
2Elias Eiholzer
Mandolin
1 / 2Donald MacPhee
Small Pipes
2 / 3David Wilson
Whistle
1Ian Sutherland
Ukulele
0Helen Galley

*  Classes available with hybrid/online option

While we will do our best to run all of these classes we can not guarantee to run classes that do not have sufficient numbers to be viable.

Signup, payment and class materials will be handled by our Thinkific eLearning Platform

Two men playing traditional Scottish flute music

how much will it cost?

For Autumn term 2024 we will charge £105 for the 5 week term.  You can also pay in 3 instalments of £35.

Over the last few years, SC&T has actively taken steps to ensure that classes are accessible to as many people as possible. In the past we have offered concessions to specific groups such as those in receipt of a pension or other benefits, as well as sourcing funding for a limited number of free places. In light of the impact of Covid over previous years we decided to review our approach to ensure that our support is more targeted to include individuals who would be unable to access classes at the full fee. As a result, we have decided to move away from a standard concession rate for specific groups and instead, try to provide support to those who need this most and who would otherwise be unable to join our classes.

If you feel that your financial circumstances make it difficult for to pay the full fee we would encourage you to contact the office@scottishculture.org and we will consider a reduction. We will not require detailed financial information. We also have a limited number of free places which you may be considered for.

On the other hand, if you would like to give a little bit more, you can also Donate to SC&T.

What if I can’t manage all 10 weeks?

In those classes where the lessons are being recorded the video and course materials will be available for you to use through the Thinkific platform if you miss a class. Note that we are unable to accept applications for partial participation.

Small pipes being played

how do i sign up?

You are now able to sign up through our thinkific site.

If you have not taken part in any SC&T online classes before, you will be required to create a new Thinkific account.

Having trouble with Thinkfic? Check out our Thinkific FAQ’s or our 2 Minute Thinkific Tutorial

Adult Autumn Term starts W/C 30th September 2024

Term Details

Start Date: W/C 30th September

End Date: W/C 2nd December

No of Weeks:  10 weeks

Session Times: 7pm – 9pm

Price: £105 or 3 x monthly

Venue: MacRobert Building, Aberdeen University

Sign Up: OPEN

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Current Classes

Fiddle 2/3

Level 2/3
With - Sandy Tweddle
Tuesday,
  19:00

Guitar 2

Level 2
With - Elias Eiholzer
Wednesday,
  19:00

Small Pipes

Level 2/3
With - David Wilson
Wednesday,
  19:00

Mandolin

Level 1/2
With - Donald MacPhee
Wednesday,
  19:00

Whistle 1

Level 1
With - Ian Sutherland
Wednesday,
  19:00

Scots Song

Level 0
With - Sarah Boyle
Wednesday,
  19:00

Accordion

Level 0
With - Sarah Alexander
Wednesday,
  19:00

Fiddle 1

Level 1
With - Joe Hibbs
Tuesday,
  19:00

Clarsach

Level 0
With - Irene Watt
Tuesday,
  19:00

Flute 2/3

Level 2/3
With - Malcolm Reavell
Tuesday,
  19:00

Whistle 2/3

Level 2/3
With - Helen Lynch
Tuesday,
  19:00

Whistle 0

Level 0
With - Sal Buckler
Tuesday,
  19:00

Fiddle 0

Level 0
With - Shannon Stevenson
Tuesday,
  19:00

Rhythm

Level 0
With - Craig Spink
Tuesday,
  19:00

Mixed Instruments

Level 2/3
With - Calum Brown
Monday,
  19:00

Guitar 0

Level 0
With - Barry Caroll
Tuesday,
  19:00

Ukulele 0

Level 0
With - Helen Galley
Wednesday,
  19:00

Levels Explained

What does level 1 2 3 mean?

These relate to the ability and level the class is aimed at:

0 = Complete beginner – no experience of your instrument.

1 = Beginner – Have only been playing for a short time.  

2 = Intermediate – Have been playing for a while and can play some tunes

3 = Advanced – Can play and learn tunes competently 

0/1, 1/2, 2/3 etc = Both levels are accommodated

No level indicated = This course is open to all levels but some experience is recommended.