Mr Carrol

Nowhere did I suggest that the material was artless or that no effort was required! I said that beginners and pros performed at folk clubs ( some who have no doubt received training). You do NOT require training to be able to perform at a folk club. You do however, need to put a lot effort and practice in though. To play classical music I'm sure that you do need formal tuition and lots of practice. There are certainly classical musicians that play folk & blues at folk clubs that I attend and they do not look down their noses at the untrained beginners. The folk clubs are friendly welcoming places for people of all abilities who share a love of MUSIC at all levels. Not a bunch of elitist snobs.