National Piping Centre<\/a>, the trust has launched The Eilidh MacLeod Access Fund, which will grant \u00a32,000 each year to young musicians in Scotland, in particular to those coming from the Scottish islands.<\/p>\n\u201cWe are committed to making music learning as accessible as possible for all and we understand that financial barriers are often a reason for young people to either not embark on their journey or dropping out,\u201d Iagan MacNeil, a trustee of the charity said.<\/p>\n
\u201cLearning an instrument can be such an enriching experience that offers more than music\u201d, he continued. \u201dIt creates an environment for young people to not only grow their musical abilities but also develop their social and team building skills, as well as creating lifelong friendships.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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