Glasgow Mandolin Retreat 2025

In 2025, the Glasgow Mandolin Retreat returns for its 2nd year. Led by Laura-Beth Salter & Ethan Setiawan, the retreat will again be gathering at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow, Scotland. Fully taking over the Piping Centre, and with an expanded roster of teachers, it will be an event for all mandolin lovers unlike any other.

TUTORS

You can view more photos from the 2025 retreat over on the Gallery page.

LEVEL GUIDELINES

  • Knows some chords, maybe a simple tune or two. Lots of questions about mandolin playing!

  • Developing confidence, technique, speed. Comfortable playing a solid repertoire in at least one style. 

  • Confident mandolin players. We'll focus on enhancing knowledge of specific styles, covering both melody and accompaniment. We'll also look at developing a personal style. Improvisation and composition may be covered.