Events - Blackhills Estate

Five-day courses are held in the The Coachhouse Music Studio, within the Blackhills Garden setting. Courses are open for groups of up to 12 students at a time. Celebrated performer and recording artist, Alison Kinnaird, teaches a variety of traditional Scottish tunes, songs and techniques. The teaching is aural so there is no need to worry if you don't read music. In this way, the lessons are inclusive of all abilities; a harp and your passion are all the essential elements required. A typical day on the course runs from 9:30 - 3:30 with breaks for tea and lunch. The early afternoon end-time allows for reflection on your learning and practice, and a chance to take a walk in the Garden. Everyone gathers again for dinner at seven. Food is locally sourced, organic where possible, and freshly made. All refreshments, wine and meals are included in the price. Vegans and vegetarians can be catered for.

Alison Kinnaird MBE is a sculptor, author, teacher, lecturer, harpist and recording artist. She is at the forefront of the tradition of playing the clàrsach, a triangular framed Gaelic harp. She has written many books about the harp including ‘Tree of Strings’ co-authored with Keith Sanger.

Look out for details of future courses.

Steph Christie is an ABRSM CME qualified music teacher with many years of experience and a strong record of success. Steph works with beginners all the way up to university entrance level with students supported throughout their ABRSM grade exams. She can also create less formal plans for those that prefer to learn without exam pressure.

Lessons take place at The Coachhouse Music Studio here at Blackhills Estate.

For more details please contact steph@clarbo.com

Instruments taught:
Piano
Traditional lever harp
Accordion
Theory

Ability Levels:
Beginners to Advanced

Fèis Mhoireibh, meaning Moray Festival in Gaelic, is a charitable organisation dedicated to the perpetuation of Scottish Highland culture. Their outreach activities are enlightening and engaging, offering children access to knowledge and understanding of the early roots of Gaelic culture and a chance to explore its myths and legends. Activities range from full-day music courses, playing the clàrsach (small harp), accordion, fiddle, chanters (bagpipes) and singing traditional songs, to storytelling, woodland walks through Blackhills Garden and making gifts for fairies and weather gods.

You can find out more on the Fèis Mhoireibh Facebook page.