Teagasg / Teaching
One to one lessons
Grace has experience teaching a variety of ages, levels of playing and style. Over-coming many physical challenges when playing has given her an acute awareness and sensitivity to the struggles that people may have while learning the clàrsach. Above all, she believes that learning should be good craic and accessible to all!
Grace currently has availability for one to one lessons, in person (Glasgow) and online. She will accept one off, block bookings and anything in between.
I was over sixty when I realised my dream of owning a clàrsach. Then as a complete beginner I needed a teacher. I was lucky enough to find Grace and she coped with my slow learning and stiff fingers. She inspired me to carry on trying and I'll always be grateful to her. - Former pupil
Grace is a caring and patient teacher of the Clàrsach. She gave our son a great foundation of first lessons. He has gone from strength to strength since those lessons, recently passing his Grade 2 trad music exam through the RCS with a high distinction. - Parent of a former pupil
Cèilidh air sgoil / School visits
Grace has given many presentations and introductory sessions to primary school classes. She is happy to talk about the clàrsach and its origins, as well as traditional Scottish music more generally.
Presentations usually last an hour but can be tailored to fit any timetable. Grace will co-ordinate with the school prior to the visit and is happy to adapt her presentation to fit any specific topics or interests the class have.
Grace is PVG certified.
Grace's school visits address the following Es and Os:
I have experienced the energy and excitement of being part of an audience for other people’s presentations/performances.
EXA 0-01a / EXA 1-01a / EXA 2-01a
I can respond to music by describing my thoughts and feelings about my own and others’ work.
EXA 0-19a
I have listened to a range of music and can respond by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others’ work.
EXA 1-19a / EXA 2-19a
I have explored a variety of ways of making sounds.
SCN 0-11a
By collaborating in experiments on different ways of producing sound from vibrations, I can demonstrate how to change the pitch of the sound.
SCN 1-11a
I can explain how sound vibrations are carried by waves through air, water and other media.
SCN 2-11a