Workshops Autumn 2025

Professional Development Opportunities for Traditional Musicians

We are thrilled to unveil a series of industry-focussed workshops designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills for your career as a self-employed traditional musician.

Essential Skills Workshops

Our workshops offer invaluable insights and practical guidance to help you succeed in the traditional music landscape today.

Whether you want to learn how to record and release your music, craft a successful funding application, organise a tour, or take control of your finances – these workshops are designed with your professional development in mind.

Join us for workshops in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, and Aberdeen led by some of the leading figures in the traditional music scene in Scotland, and enhance your skills as a professional traditional musician.

INVERNESS
Eden Court

 

Recording & Releasing Your Music
with Barry Reid
Fri 19 Sept | 10am (3hrs)
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Self-Promotion & Booking Gigs
with Ewan MacPherson
Fri 19 Sept | 2pm (3hrs)
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Funding & Finances
with Fiona Dalgetty
Sat 20 Sept | 10am (3hrs)
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GLASGOW
Scottish Music Centre

 

Self-Promotion & Organising a Tour
with Katch Holmes
Fri 26 Sept | 10am (7hrs)
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Funding & Finances
with Ailie Robertson
Fri 3 Oct | 10am (3hrs)
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Recording & Releasing Your Music
with Euan Burton
Fri 3 Oct | 2pm (3hrs)
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EDINBURGH
Scottish Storytelling Centre

Self-Promotion & Organising a Tour
with Katch Holmes
Sat 27 Sept | 10.30am (7hrs)
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Funding & Finances
with Ailie Robertson
Sat 4 Oct | 10.30am (3hrs)
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Recording & Releasing Your Music
with Tom Oakes
Sat 4 Oct | 2.30pm (3hrs)
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ABERDEEN
Aberdeen Arts Centre

 

Funding & Finances
with Simon Gall
Fri 10 Oct | 10am (3hrs)
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Recording & Releasing Your Music
with Tom Oakes
Fri 10 Oct | 2pm (3hrs)
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PRICING

3 hour workshops:
£15 / £13 / £7.50 (TMFS Members)

7 hour workshops:
£30 / £28 / £15 (TMFS Members)

TMFS members can enjoy an exclusive 50% discount on all workshops

 

Click here to book for INVERNESS, GLASGOW and ABERDEEN workshops

Click here to book for EDINBURGH workshops

 

These workshops are supported by TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) through Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding

 

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