Hi, I'm 15 and I really want a new Castagnari Sander but I can't afford the £1250 price tag. I was just wondering if any of you know of any instrument bursaries for young musicians - I've tried the Fame Academy one. Thanks.
I think a bursary is typically a sum of money from a central fund held by a college or university to enable a promising student with small financial resources to proceed with a course of studies, or, as in this case, to hire or buy a musical instrument of suitable quality.
A key word would be "promising" - i.e. a student who may reasonably be expected to prove rather better than average and to make a name for himself.
Trevor
Where in the UK do you live? Just because I've just gone through the pain of applying to funding organisations to help me get a new harp. They were only for scottish young musicians only, and the closing dates were all last month. I've got the details though if you need them. I think theres a second closing date in march.
If you're not in scotland it might be worth maybe contacting th people at folkworks, in newcastle. They have loads of students and will undoubtly therefore have details of folk you can apply to get funding from.
Also, phone the arts of council of england. They should be able to give you information too.
Nah, seriously though, when I was 15, I had to buy all my own instruments myself. Maybe you could try playing a few gigs locally (depending on your level of proficiency) or even get a few mates together, form a wee band (call them anything but Óige = Irish for youth) and try gigging a bit more, them make CD's etc. What's wrong with your old accordion anyhow (assuming your a young accordion player?). Good luck with the fund raising anyhow. Failing all that, Seamus Tansey should be able to sort you out with one for pretty cheap! And NO Seamus Tansey bashing here, cos he's a great player! Good luck young fella!
When I was a teenager, I bought all my own instruments on income from teaching and playing music. It's amazing how quickly you can save up, especially if you forego owning a car and other non-essentials.
I've also had several friends who were given good instruments out of the kindness of friends and family--people who wanted cherished instruments to go to a good home.
I have bought all my own instruments. I am 19 and I did it on a minimum wage job. I have amassed:
A Morgan Monroe octave mandolin,
2 fiddles, one of which is valued at over $1,000 (and has an amazing sound for fiddling)
Two guitars
A piano
Various whistles
I think it's doable to do it yourself, as long as you know where to look. Or are extremely lucky and fortunate as I am! hardy har har.
My son bought a £600 guitar through his school, who got it for £400, when he was 14. He paid a deposit upfront of £50, they gave him the guitar and he paid it off through his paper round. It took a long time and he had to forgo CD purchases etc, which he moaned about a lot, but he did it.
Schools' music departments have access to some pretty good discounts and some will do payment schemes such as I mentioned - they might not be able to get the accordion you want exactly but they may have a deal with a supplier - you never know. I suggest you start there.
At this point I feel compelled to mention that I was playing mandolin for 20 years before I could afford a good one, not that I'm bitter and twisted or anything.
Hi, I'm 46 and I really want a new set of good quality pipes but I can't afford the price tag. I was just wondering if any of you know of any instrument bursaries for fat middle aged musicians - I've tried the wife.
I'm surprised some wise@ss sessioneer hasn't already suggested that you grab a banjo or bodhran, walk into a bank and threaten to play unless they give you some cold hard cash.
Aww Joe was only asking guys. There's no need to be sarcastic. Try and part exchange what you already have Jo. I fo you really do wanna try the bursary idea, get in touch with your local arts group.
Nah hehe times are still hard at getting instruments. I do agree alot of saving does go into it if you want a really good one, but sometimes it's also good to part exchanged. Best of both worlds. You get the instrument what you want. but for less price!
Hey Joe. im 16 and i want to buy a harp but the one i want costs £2725 for the harp and case (and thats one of the cheaper ones!). i applied for the fame academy bursary as well btw! if you find out anything could you let me know? thanks!
I am consideering selling my secondhand sander if you would lower your sights a little - still looks and plays like new except the wood loooks a llittle warmer in colour as it has mellowed, complete with original box and in need of no repair mor maintenance(never has needed any either).
I am in the Midlands UK.
I must say - I have now got a jeffries concertina but it has take n me some 20 years to get there and a good few others before I could work up to it - but I tell you, I appreciate it even more after the wait.
Instrument funding
Instrument funding
Hi, I'm 15 and I really want a new Castagnari Sander but I can't afford the £1250 price tag. I was just wondering if any of you know of any instrument bursaries for young musicians - I've tried the Fame Academy one. Thanks.
# Posted on October 31st 2004 by JoeOConnor10
Re: Instrument funding
wtf is an instrument bursary?
# Posted on November 1st 2004 by sifudave54
Re: Instrument funding
I think a bursary is typically a sum of money from a central fund held by a college or university to enable a promising student with small financial resources to proceed with a course of studies, or, as in this case, to hire or buy a musical instrument of suitable quality.
A key word would be "promising" - i.e. a student who may reasonably be expected to prove rather better than average and to make a name for himself.
Trevor
# Posted on November 1st 2004 by Trevor Jennings
Re: Instrument funding
Hi Joe,
Where in the UK do you live? Just because I've just gone through the pain of applying to funding organisations to help me get a new harp. They were only for scottish young musicians only, and the closing dates were all last month. I've got the details though if you need them. I think theres a second closing date in march.
If you're not in scotland it might be worth maybe contacting th people at folkworks, in newcastle. They have loads of students and will undoubtly therefore have details of folk you can apply to get funding from.
Also, phone the arts of council of england. They should be able to give you information too.
hope thats helpful
# Posted on November 1st 2004 by RacH
Re: Instrument funding
Tried the tooth fairy?
# Posted on November 1st 2004 by Murrough
Re: Instrument funding
Nah, seriously though, when I was 15, I had to buy all my own instruments myself. Maybe you could try playing a few gigs locally (depending on your level of proficiency) or even get a few mates together, form a wee band (call them anything but Óige = Irish for youth) and try gigging a bit more, them make CD's etc. What's wrong with your old accordion anyhow (assuming your a young accordion player?). Good luck with the fund raising anyhow. Failing all that, Seamus Tansey should be able to sort you out with one for pretty cheap! And NO Seamus Tansey bashing here, cos he's a great player! Good luck young fella!
# Posted on November 1st 2004 by Murrough
Re: Instrument funding
Do you guys have anything like Matthew Lesko? For about $50 US, he'll sell you a book that will tell you how you can get all kinds of money.
# Posted on November 1st 2004 by pbassnote
Re: Instrument funding
Hey, how comes my html sarcasm markups didn't show up?
# Posted on November 1st 2004 by pbassnote
Re: Instrument funding
A Sander? That's got at little slow keyboard in my oinion, but what a sound!
In Denmark, the Libraries has books, cd-rom and such with the proper information. Perhaps your british library has one too?
Lars
# Posted on November 2nd 2004 by Larshansen
Re: Instrument funding
try getting a job...lol
# Posted on November 2nd 2004 by bmcclat
Re: Instrument funding
When I was a teenager, I bought all my own instruments on income from teaching and playing music. It's amazing how quickly you can save up, especially if you forego owning a car and other non-essentials.
I've also had several friends who were given good instruments out of the kindness of friends and family--people who wanted cherished instruments to go to a good home.
# Posted on November 2nd 2004 by Will Harmon
Re: Instrument funding
I have bought all my own instruments. I am 19 and I did it on a minimum wage job. I have amassed:
A Morgan Monroe octave mandolin,
2 fiddles, one of which is valued at over $1,000 (and has an amazing sound for fiddling)
Two guitars
A piano
Various whistles
I think it's doable to do it yourself, as long as you know where to look. Or are extremely lucky and fortunate as I am! hardy har har.
# Posted on November 2nd 2004 by sifudave54
Re: Instrument funding
My son bought a £600 guitar through his school, who got it for £400, when he was 14. He paid a deposit upfront of £50, they gave him the guitar and he paid it off through his paper round. It took a long time and he had to forgo CD purchases etc, which he moaned about a lot, but he did it.
Schools' music departments have access to some pretty good discounts and some will do payment schemes such as I mentioned - they might not be able to get the accordion you want exactly but they may have a deal with a supplier - you never know. I suggest you start there.
At this point I feel compelled to mention that I was playing mandolin for 20 years before I could afford a good one, not that I'm bitter and twisted or anything.
# Posted on November 2nd 2004 by Bren
Re: Instrument funding
Hi, I'm 46 and I really want a new set of good quality pipes but I can't afford the price tag. I was just wondering if any of you know of any instrument bursaries for fat middle aged musicians - I've tried the wife.
# Posted on November 2nd 2004 by showaddydadito
Re: Instrument funding
I'm surprised some wise@ss sessioneer hasn't already suggested that you grab a banjo or bodhran, walk into a bank and threaten to play unless they give you some cold hard cash.
# Posted on November 2nd 2004 by c_ya
Re: Instrument funding
Aww Joe was only asking guys. There's no need to be sarcastic. Try and part exchange what you already have Jo. I fo you really do wanna try the bursary idea, get in touch with your local arts group.
# Posted on November 2nd 2004 by Trad Girl
Re: Instrument funding
Nah hehe times are still hard at getting instruments. I do agree alot of saving does go into it if you want a really good one, but sometimes it's also good to part exchanged. Best of both worlds. You get the instrument what you want. but for less price!
# Posted on November 4th 2004 by Trad Girl
Re: Instrument funding
Hey Joe. im 16 and i want to buy a harp but the one i want costs £2725 for the harp and case (and thats one of the cheaper ones!). i applied for the fame academy bursary as well btw! if you find out anything could you let me know? thanks!
# Posted on November 9th 2004 by fishwithoutabicyle
Re: Instrument funding
I am consideering selling my secondhand sander if you would lower your sights a little - still looks and plays like new except the wood loooks a llittle warmer in colour as it has mellowed, complete with original box and in need of no repair mor maintenance(never has needed any either).
I am in the Midlands UK.
I must say - I have now got a jeffries concertina but it has take n me some 20 years to get there and a good few others before I could work up to it - but I tell you, I appreciate it even more after the wait.
Bigfootsquires
# Posted on January 1st 2006 by bigfootsquires