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
Billiard Room Sessions
Billiard Room Sessions promote emerging Scottish artists and are completely free to attend. Sessions are once a month on Thursday afternoons, and local schools are invited.
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Hip Hop
The Glasgow Barons work closely with local Scottish rappers to profile and develop Hip Hop as a socially conscious art form
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Musicians in Exile
Musicians in Exile provides space for refugees and asylum-seekers to relax, play music and regain identities by playing the music of their homelands. Musicians in Exile rehearse every Tuesday night from 6-9pm.
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Orchestral
Orchestral Performances in reclaimed cultural spaces
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The Linties
The Linties bring senior citizens together online and face to face every week for a singalong.
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If your organisation has opportunities and resources for music learners, we’d love to hear from you. Follow the link below to submit your entry.