Composition and practice masterclass with Graeme Stephen

Join us for an in depth session one of Scotland’s leading composers and instrumentalists. Guitarist/composer Graeme Stephen (PhD, University of Edinburgh) will share his approach to developing composition through improvisation.

With a background in improvisation, jazz, folk, and live silent film scoring, Graeme will explore creative ways to turn ideas into compositions, build an improvisational language, and develop a personal musical voice. The session will be informal and interactive, with plenty of room for questions and discussion.

Graeme Stephen was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and has been playing guitar since the age of 9. Today he leads and contributes to a multitude of musical projects in Scotland and overseas, playing a wide array of styles from free improvised jazz to Scottish folk.

Stephen’s peerless improvisational skills and talent for composition make him one of Scotland’s most exciting and prodigious musical talents.

This is a non-participatory session, those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

At The Traverse Theatre

Tickets: £25/£18/£15 (plus booking fee)

Doors open: 10:45am | Event starts: 11am (90 minutes)

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