Companion Database
Welcome to the We Make Music Companion database!
This is a compendium of good practice in vocal and instrumental music education, opportunities for collaborative music making, signposts towards advice and support, and recommendations for further study and upskilling. It has been compiled to support learners, aspiring musicians, music students, professional musicians, parents and carers, teachers and students alike.
Looking for opportunities near you? Visit the map to search geographically.
Notes on Filters
You can filter the database by a range of criteria including age and stage, genre, aspirations and more. Price ranges indicate the following:
£ = £0–5
££ = £5–15
£££ = £15–30
££££ = £30 and over
12 Guitars
Social Enterprise offering instruments and tuition, based in Govan.
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ABC Creative Music Musicality Resource for Early Years
Scottish based organisation who have developed award-winning music resources and instrument packs for Early Years
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ABC Creative Music Musicality Resource for Primary
Scottish based organisation who have developed award-winning music resources and instrument packs for Primary School learners.
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Aberdeen City Music School
Aberdeen City Music School (ACMS) is one of six National Centres of Excellence. Pupils in S1 to S6 attend Dyce Academy during the day for their academic lessons and also receive timetable remission to allow for practice time and music lessons. From Monday to Thursday each week, pupils attend ACMS until 8 pm and attend music history, aural, and performance classes whilst also fitting in their ensemble rehearsals and personal practice time. Ten ‘Specialist Weekends’ per academic year are set aside to focus on various aspects of their playing which include masterclasses and concerts. Most ACMS pupils board at our purpose built boarding facility.
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Aberdeen City Music Service
Local Authority instrumental music service, delivering high quality music tuition in schools
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Aberdeenshire Council
Local Authority instrumental music service, delivering high quality music tuition in schools
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ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (Online)
This seven-week online course will improve your knowledge of musical theory, equipping you with the skills necessary to sit the ABRSM Grade 5 theory exam.
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Academy Teens Band Club
Band workshops for ages 13-18 with playing experience. Participants work towards live performance and recording.
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Adult Fèis
Residential music making programme for Adult learners near Ullapool- From complete beginner to advanced players.
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Adult Gatherings
Intensive course for pipers aged 18+
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Adult Jam Sessions
Informal jam sessions for adults
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Adult Music Classes
Online and in person traditional music classes for adults
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Allsorts
Weekly music sessions and songwriting for adults with ASN
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Ama-zing Harmonies
Singing group in North West Edinburgh founded in March 2017 by Ama Shallangwa. Their aim is to work in the community to enrich cultural understanding and inclusiveness.
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AMP Music Online
Recordings of AMP Music Online is a series of interviews with those working in music
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Angus Instrumental Music Service
Local Authority instrumental music service, delivering high quality music tuition in schools
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Argyll and Bute IMS
Local Authority instrumental music service, delivering high quality music tuition in schools
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Armadale Strings Music Centre – Southdale Primary School
Opportunity for children in Primary 4 and 5 to receive instrumental tuition in violin, viola, cello and mini/double bass (classical) supported through funding from the Youth Music Initiative.
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Arts in The City
Organisation looking to work in partnership with organisations to provide opportunities for care-experienced young people in the arts.
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Astar
Downloadable App for parents and carers to introduce newborn babies to music
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Attitude is Everything
Research and Advocacy for Disabled audience members and artists in the music industry.
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Aural Skills Trainer
Award-winning app offers an exciting way for students to practise aural skills and is now available for Grades 1 to 8.
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Ayrshire Traditional Music Summer School
Summer music camp facilitated by renowned tutors.
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Beat Buddies Music
Participatory music programme where young learners will participate in warm-up exercises, body percussion, rhythmic skill building, samba-based percussion, tuned percussion and singing activities
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Beat Buddies Music
Participatory music programme where young learners will participate in warm-up exercises, body percussion, rhythmic skill building, samba-based percussion, tuned percussion and singing activities
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Beat it
Music Jam sessions for adults of all abilities in an inclusive setting
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Beatbox Scotland
Organisation who partners with Music Broth and Scottish Refugee Council to run Beatbox events, including Scottish Championship
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Beatroute Arts
Community arts hub in the north of Glasgow running a varied programme of music and arts activities.
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BEd Audition Preperation
This online short course aims to help learners prepare for application to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s BEd Music degree programme.
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Beginners Guides
An online introduction to the Orchestra
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Being Black in the Music Industry
Research into black representation in the Scottish Music Industries
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Benedetti Foundation
Online resources for primary, secondary, music tech and instrumental education.
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Big Noise Douglas
Long term intervention from early years to school leavers. Immersive programme of afterschool, weekend and holiday programmes designed to give participants meaningful musical experiences in an orchestral setting
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Big Noise Fallin
Long term intervention from early years to school leavers. Immersive programme of afterschool, weekend and holiday programmes designed to give participants meaningful musical experiences in an orchestral setting
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Big Noise Govanhill
Long term intervention from early years to school leavers. Immersive programme of afterschool, weekend and holiday programmes designed to give participants meaningful musical experiences in an orchestral setting
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Big Noise Raploch
Long term intervention from early years to school leavers. Immersive programme of afterschool, weekend and holiday programmes designed to give participants meaningful musical experiences in an orchestral setting
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Big Noise Torry
Long term intervention from early years to school leavers. Immersive programme of afterschool, weekend and holiday programmes designed to give participants meaningful musical experiences in an orchestral setting
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Big Noise Wester Hailes
Long term intervention from early years to school leavers. Immersive programme of afterschool, weekend and holiday programmes designed to give participants meaningful musical experiences in an orchestral setting
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Birchvale
Local arts venue and theatre with occasional music programming
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Bird on a Wire
Online songwriting course directed by Findlay Napier and Boo Hewerdine
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Black History in Music Hub
This hub brings together resources exploring the history of Black performers and composers in the UK, as well as current issues around diversity and inclusion.
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Block Beats
Scotland’s first BPoC Youth led studio, where individuals can book in and work 1-1 with a producer and create a beat tailored specifically to a specific sound.
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Bookbug Song and Rhyme Library
App with rhymes and stories
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Borders School of Music
Private music school offering instrumental tuition, vocal workshops, rock school and music technology tuition
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Bowmar Soundspace
Music Tuition, rehearsal Space and studio
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Brass Practice Partner
Downloadable app offering over 35 piano accompaniments from Grades 1 to 5 featured in the new Brass Mix. Available in, Bb, Eb and F.