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SC&T Youth Summer Term – Beginner Weekly Classes

Our Summer Term of beginner classes in Guitar and Fiddle start on Monday 20th April 2026.  Looking to try something new or get started in Scottish traditional music? Our SC&T Youth beginner classes are the perfect place to start!

  • MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen
  • Starting 20th April (10-week term)
  • Suitable for total beginners aged 7+
  • Free to attend (with optional donation if you can)

Our classes are fun, friendly and supportive – designed to build confidence, learn new skills and enjoy making music together. No experience needed at all, just come along and give it a go!  With four terms of classes at beginner level (Beginner 0, 1, 2 and 3), young players can enjoy up to 40 weeks of tuition in fiddle or guitar, building skills week by week in a supportive group setting

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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.