Scotland

jadoube · Jun 3, 2008

There's a possibility that my work are going to move me to Scotland. Anyone able to recommend teachers and friendly training bands up there please?

I'd have to commute to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, which would give a wide choice of places to live - basically anywhere in the triangle formed by Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Pete Thomas · Jun 4, 2008

If you look at the top right of this page you'll see a link to my saxophoneteachers.co.uk directory.

There's a Glasgow listing there for a start.

Good luck with your move,

raindog · Jun 4, 2008

I live (at the moment, planning to move to glasgow or edinburgh in a few months) in ayrshire and have a brilliant teacher in ayr whihc is probably too far for you! I have seen a jazz band before in glasgow (place called bloc on a saturday afternoon) called the michael deans quintet, really good and im sure I have also seen an advert for a sax teacher called michael deans in glasgow. I assume its the same person so id def check him out!

jadoube · Jun 4, 2008

Thanks guys, I'll track those leads down.

Now I have to wait and find out if they're going to move me or not.

Saxlicker · Jun 4, 2008

http://www.dekemcgee.com

raindog · Jun 4, 2008

Also edinburgh is the place to be for jazz! Youl find the odd bit in glasgow, the aforementioned bloc on a saturday afternoon and blackfriars on a sunday, but thats about your lot as far as I know. Oh and the Glasgow jazz fest which is coming up!
Apparently Edin has a lot more to offer although Iv not had the chance to explore all it has to offer yet

justin_chune · Jun 5, 2008

There's an abundance of community bands in Edinburgh, so you won't be stuck for a band to play in.

A couple of my friends take lessons from a teacher called John Foley. They rate him highly.

If you do come to Edinburgh I'll be happy to recommend some bands for you.

jadoube · Jun 6, 2008

Thanks, i'll get in touch - though it will probably be some while before I know whether I'm being moved.

John

greg_strange · Jun 9, 2008

The coldest day I have ever experienced was a summers day in Edinburgh.

Regards,
Greg Strange.

P.S. The people were warm and friendly though.

yoyojojo · Oct 25, 2008

Just curious- how did you get on in your search? Where did you end up movin to?

raindog · Nov 2, 2008

Dont know about jadoube, but I have just moved to Edinburgh! So remembered this post as Im trying to sort myself out with a tutor. Found this site which looks like itl prove handy! http://www.jazz-in-scotland.co.uk/tuition.htm
Not actually lifted my sax in a month due to working and moving so should have a few blasts myself before I get a tutor again!

jadoube · Nov 2, 2008

YoyoJojo wrote:
Just curious- how did you get on in your search? Where did you end up movin to?

Not moved yet, just had an offer on the house though.

On the (rather large) assumption nothing goes wrong I'll be there by the end of January.

So search still to be completed.