young band performing on stage wearing masks

After a long pandemic-hiatus we are finally back and ready to start once again at South Bridge Resource Centre! We look forward to seeing faces, new and old! Anyone aged 12-19 that is interested in making music can sign up using this quick Sign Up FormRead More →

summer sound promotional banner

SUMMER SOUND is back and we are looking forward to welcoming you all at Southbridge Resource Centre THE DOORS ARE OPEN! 4 days of creative workshops from 2nd -5th August at South Bridge Resource Centre. Register by clicking on the button. Looking forward to seeing you all back at South Bridge!Read More →

Sounds Like Summer Promotional banner

We are pleased to let you know we will be extending virtual tutor sessions throughout the summer!!! Sounds Like Summer is a virtual version of the regular Totally Sound Session, delivered via the Microsoft Teams App. Individual lessons, include guitar/ukulele, vocals, keyboards, bass/guitar, and song writing workshop sessions.Read More →

collage of young people performing the song

Make Music Day UK Best Cover Version Champions 2021. Well done to everyone who took part in our ‘Stand By Me’ remote video project. A fantastic achievement to have been voted the best cover version from across the UK. A special thank you to all the performers and tutors from Totally Sound who brought this arrangement to life. Read More… Official Announcement from Make Music Day Article in Edinburgh Live And If you haven’t had the chance to watch it yet …. here it is: This project was funded by Creative Scotland‘s Youth Arts Access Fund and delivered by The City of Edinburgh Council.Read More →

Collage of young people playing music and climate activism

Totally Sound and Reel Youth Media will be supporting the production of a remote video project featuring performers from across Edinburgh and beyond aged 19 and under to record and produce a cover version of the Ben E. King song ‘Stand By Me’. This project is part of a UK wide competition taking place as part of the global Make Music Day celebrations which take place on 21st June. Last year our entry won this competition and was voted the best cover from across the UK. So we are now the defending champions… In the run up to COP26 taking place in Scotland later thisRead More →

Lockdown Live open mic session colourful poster with pictures of lots of performers

Lockdown Live has been making a return for the past few weeks, and we will be finishing off this term with a very special Lockdown Live Open Mic Session. Coming to you from Facebook Live. How to watch Come watch Saturday 27 March 2021 at 3.30pm. Link will be posted in our Facebook event. Want to play? if you fancy playing a song or giving us a tune then get in touch by sending us a wee message via Facebook or sending an email to scott.wilkins@ea.edin.sch.ukRead More →

staff members using zoom

Spring Term on Teams We are once again happy to relaunch Totally Sound Teams Sessions for the Spring Term. This is a workshop for all young people aged 12-19 years old. It will commence on 16 January and run until 27 March on Saturdays from 13:00 until 15.00. Come along for a range of group workshops and individual lessons, including Guitar, vocals, drums, keyboards, bass, audio production with Soundtrap, and other digital events hosted by Reel Youth Media. We can’t wait to get started and look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday for the beginning of another virtual term… Learn more about our new Saturday sessionsRead More →

coronavirus Christmas collective

Christmas music video On Saturday 19th December 2020, we launched the premiere of our brand new Christmas single: “Corona Virus Christmas Collective” written and performed by the young people at Totally Sound. Thanks to all the young people and tutors for putting in so much work towards this video, particularly in these troubling times. We wish you a merry Christmas and hope to see you all again in person soon!Read More →

festive showcase poster

It may be 2020 but we still intend to end the year in style with an end of term show. It will all be organised and performed by the young team so get in touch and get involved! End of term show – put together by and starring the young people of Totally Sound and Reel Youth Media! 1.20pm – 1.35pm – Calum Dominic Baird 1.40pm – 1.55pm – Erin Tee 2.00pm – 2.15pm – Stephanie Mcewan 2.20pm – 2.35pm – Catt Whitson Kjcb Whitson 2.40pm – 3.15pm – Jamie and Sula McDonald 3.20pm – 3.35pm Erin Cuthbert 3.40pm – 3.55pm – Joplin Meredith 4.00pmRead More →

promotional poster for Saturday sessions

Totally Sound is returning! New term – starts this Saturday on Microsoft Teams Totally Sound will be returning on Saturday 7th November until 19th December with an online version of their Saturday Sessions, delivered via Microsoft Teams. Come along for a range of group workshops and individual lessons, including Guitar, vocals, drums, keyboards, bass, audio production with Soundtrap, and other digital events hosted by Reel Youth Media. We can’t wait to get started and look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday for the beginning of another virtual term… Learn more about our new Saturday sessionsRead More →