our patrons

Our Patrons

SC&T has two Patrons, Phil Cunningham and Alasdair Fraser.

Phil Cunningham musician

Phil Cunningham, is one of Scotland’s most innovative musicians and long-standing champion of traditional music, and has been our patron since 2007.

Alasdair Fraser musician

Alasdair Fraser is a Scottish fiddle player, teacher, composer and ambassador for Scottish music, known and respected around the world. The Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame describes him as “one of the greatest carriers of the Scottish fiddle music tradition, a fiddler whose warmly expressive playing, mastery of his instrument and deep understanding of his native music is an inspiration to generations of musicians on both sides of the Atlantic.”

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.