Neil Sutcliffe is an accordionist and folksinger from Stirling, Scotland. He performs as a soloist and in several different ensembles and bands. His roots are in the traditional music scene in Scotland, coming from a family of musicians and growing up surrounded by folksongs, ballads, pipe tunes, and ceilidh dancing. As a folksinger, he has been deeply influenced by singers such as Geordie McIntyre, Alison McMorland, Pete Seeger, Adam McNaughton and of course his parents Jo Miller and Steve Sutcliffe. He has a particular interest in political protest songs and humorous songs.

Optional workshops with Neil

Family-friendly rhythm games
Join Neil for a fun exploration of rhythm through some fun games. Children welcome, with an accompanying adult.

Accompanying tunes and songs
A look at the art of accompaniment. We’ll explore different approaches to accompanying both tunes and songs.

Learning and playing by ear
Whether you’re new to learning tunes, or want to move away from playing with written music, Neil will share some  tips and tricks for learning to play by ear.

Accordion and piano clinic
Short focussed 1:1 sessions with Neil aimed at helping you troubleshoot and resolve specific playing issues you’re working on. These are free, but donations welcome.