Spring 26 – Mandolin

Our Spring Term Adult classes are now available for sign-up!

Visit https://scatclasses.thinkific.com

Here’s our Mandolin tutor, Donald MacPhee, to tell you more about our Mandolin 1/2 class.

In these Level 1/2 classes, you’ll work through 1 to 2 tunes per week, focussing on those which enable the development of playing techniques (including pick techniques, chord shapes in tune playing and how to emphasise rhythms in playing). You’ll work towards linking several tunes in sets suitable for playing at sessions!

Term starts in the week beginning 2nd Feb 2026 so don’t wait to sign up.🏃‍♂️

Levels Explained

What does level 0 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.  

We will allow movement up or down a level if you find it too easy/difficult. Just let us know early in the term.