Tuition
Ongoing education is one of the most important parts of the work of the LGMA. This education covers all levels, all ages and all abilities. Only with this approach can we ensure the long term success of the Association and the mandolin and guitar orchestras in general.
Apart from classes and workshops we encourage players to take part in many musical events, competitions and ensembles. Recently members have taken part in the following events:
- Solo, duo and ensemble competitions at the BMG rally
- Workshops of other organisations (ALP Scots Music Group, Edinburgh, Glasgow Fiddle Workshop)
- Mandolin and Guitar Youth Orchestra, Mango
- European Guitar and Mandolin Youth Orchestra, EGMYO
- Graded Exams
- Standard Grade and Higher Exams (SQA)
| Group | Ability | Age | Approach | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-players | Children | School visits | We try to create an interest in an early age, before the young people have chosen another instrument or get too involved in other activities. | |
| Adults & children | Come & Try workshops | |||
| Players | Complete Beginners to Advanced | Adults & children | Ongoing weekly classes | Development of good technical and musical abilities. |
| Complete Beginners to Advanced | Adults & children | Residential weekends | Intensive weekend that covers different styles and gives people a chance to experience playing in an ensemble and to learn more about music in general. | |
| Improving beginners to advanced | Adults & children | Workshops and one off classes | Preparation for graded exams | |
| Any level | Adults & teenagers | Single workshops on specific topics | ||
| Teachers and prospective teachers | Advanced | Adults | Workshops, weekend courses and part time courses over 1 or 2 years | These courses are run in conjunction with the BMG Federation (www.banjomandolinguitar.org) |