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
Central Library Music Instrument Library
Local Authority instrument library
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Craigmillar Music Instrument Library
Local Authority instrument library
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Drumbrae Music Instrument Library
Local Authority instrument library
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Moredun Music Instrument Library
Local Authority instrument library
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Muirhouse Music Instrument Library
Local Authority instrument library
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Rock Trust Music Group
Music workshops for young people with experience of homelessness.
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Tinderbox Collective
A collective of young people, musicians, artists and youth workers.
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Tinderbox Lab
Creative space for digital musicians/makers
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Tinderbox Online Music School
Student led online music school running on Saturday Mornings.
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Tinderbox Online Music School
Online music school running on Saturday Mornings.
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Tinderbox Tuesday Hub
For 10-18 year olds who want to make music, learn instruments, get involved with songwriting or music production .
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Wester Hailes Music Instrument Library
Local Authority instrument library
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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.