Freelance Songwriting Band Tutors - Gig In A Week in Stirling

Freelance Songwriting Band Tutors - Gig In A Week

Tolbooth Stirling

Deadline: 31 August 2026 at 17:00

We are looking for band/songwriting tutors for our Gig In A Week school holiday workshop for S1-S6 young people in Stirling.

Freelance Songwriting & Band Tutors – Gig In A Week
Location: Tolbooth, Stirling
Contract: Freelance
Sessions: 2 × 5 Day Workshops per Year (School Holidays)
Fee: £1,672 total (see breakdown below)
Rate: £44 per hour
Start: October 2026

About the Role

Gig In A Week is a holiday programme for S1–S6 pupils, combining songwriting, band development and real-world gig-making, culminating in a youth‑led live concert.
We are seeking songwriting and band tutors with strong facilitation skills and a collaborative approach to working with young people.
The dates are as follows –
AUTUMN: Mon 12th October to Fri 16th October 2026
SPRING: Tues 13th April to Sat 17th April 2027
Songwriting/Band Tutors will be required for 19 hours across the 5 day workshop.
DAY 1: 10am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:30pm
DAY 2-4: 1:30pm-4:30pm
DAY 5: 1:30pm-5pm & 7pm-8pm

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people to write original music and develop band material
• Facilitate rehearsals and collaborative creative processes
• Encourage experimentation, confidence and teamwork
• Support young people to prepare for live performance
• Work alongside industry professionals delivering gig‑making skills
• Mentor and support a Youth Music Trainee

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience in songwriting, bands or music performance
• Has worked with young people (formal or informal settings)
• Values co‑creation and youth‑led approaches
• Can adapt to different skill levels and musical interests
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) PVG membership

Payment Information

• Each workshop runs over 5 days and includes 19 hours of delivery, paid at £44 per hour
• This equates to £836 per workshop
• Tutors will be paid per workshop on submission of an invoice

All fees are inclusive and aligned with Musicians’ Union guidance.

All tutors taking part in our Stirling Sounds projects will have the opportunity to take part in two optional CPD peer training sessions which will be paid and take place throughout the year.

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

The deadline is Monday 31 August 2026 at 17:00.