Girls Rock School (GRS) Edinburgh is a non-profit making organisation whose aim is to have free music workshops open to all regardless of age or ability. Accessiblity and inclusiveness is the name of the game so as to encourage all women and girls to take up instruments and play in bands. The important to have more women musicians, to inspire other women and girls following them to do the same is paramount; making it the norm rather than the exception! There will be an opportunity at the end of the 6 week course to play a song with a live band, made up of the participants, but only if you want to – it’s not compulsory!
There is an aim to have a showcase gig for all GRS bands in November 2015, and one day workshops in sound technology and DJing, at a club in Edinburgh, dates and times to be confirmed subject to demand.
Where: St Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE
Classes: Monday September 21 – Monday October 26
Vocals 6-7pm (with Fiona Watt)
Keyboards 6-7pm (with Lesley Crawford)
Guitar and Bass 7-8pm (with Clare Campbell and Sharon McBrierty)
Intermediate Guitar 7-8pm (With Caro Kemp)
Drums 8-9pm (with Sharon McBrierty)
What you need to bring: A guitar/bass (but we have these if you don’t have one)
What to expect: A relaxed, informal, supportive learning environment
Cost : Free, but donations to running costs welcome