The Pipe Major’s Lament

My Goal was to write in all of the bagpipe genres.  Here is my first Piobareachd. Click on the link below to get the .pdf  of this tune.  It’s...

Tim’s Mushrooms-A Hornpipe

Here’s a tune that I wrote many years ago in honor of my younger brother and his escapades at the time. Click on the link below to get the .pdf and the mp3 of this tune.  It’s...

How to Buy a Bagpipe

Don’t Buy A Bagpipe! That’s what I said.  You don’t need a bagpipe at the beginning to when you are learning to play this instrument.  You need 3 things: A Practice Chanter A Method  and A Teacher The Great Highland Bagpipe which is the instrument...

Playing Susan MacLeod

Before watching the Tutorial, print out the sheets below: Sheet Music Prep Drills Want more help?  Get the first 30 minutes for free! Send us a message. First Last Email Address Message 7 + 11 =...

So, your kid wants to take bagpipe/music lessons?

What I learned from experience: When my son was 5, he asked me for violin lessons.  I said that’s fine, but you have to do it for a year.  The following year he came to me and asked for saxophone lessons.  I said that’s fine, but you have to do it for a...

How to Get Started on The Great Highland Bagpipe. FAQ’s

Should I buy a bagpipe? No, you should take a couple trial lessons first.  The only thing you need is a pencil.  You can take a few video lessons for free to try out the process. How much do bagpipes cost? I tell my students to start saving their money when they start...

Playing a 2/4 March-Mrs MacDonald of Dunnach

This is a great tune written by Pipe Major W. Lawrie who was the Pipe Major of the Argyl and Sutherland Highlanders. If you are looking for a good 2/4 march to play without any birls, it is conveniently written in the key of “D” so its parts end with D...