Bagpipe Tuition For All Ages – Online or In Person
Realise your dreams of mastering the captivating sounds of the Great Highland Bagpipes with exceptional bagpipe tuition. Ed can guide you through your musical journey, offering online lessons that cater to all ages, from beginners to intermediate players.
If you’re local to Sheffield, you can also opt for in-person lessons with Ed, ensuring a personalised learning experience. With over 25 years of teaching experience, including 8 years of teaching weekly classes at the Army Foundation College in Harroagte to 16-18 year old cadets , Ed has honed his skills in imparting knowledge and fostering a love for bagpipe music.
Many of Ed’s students have achieved great success, joining local pipe bands and performing at private events including weddings, parties and funerals, etc. Whether your goal is to become a professional bagpiper or simply play delightful Scottish tunes for personal enjoyment, Ed will tailor his lessons to help you reach your full potential, learning at your own pace.
Discover the joy of bagpipe music and embark on a unique and fulfilling musical journey with Ed’s expert tuition.
Beginners
To get started learning the bagpipes, all you need is a good quality practice chanter. Reputable brands like McCallum and David Naill produce excellent chanters that are reliable and easy to play. While you’ll find many cheap options on eBay and Amazon, these are often poorly made and can be frustrating for beginners. A well-made plastic chanter typically starts at around £60, while those made from African Blackwood begin at approximately £120.
Practice chanters come in three sizes: junior, standard, and long. The junior chanter is ideal for children aged 4 to 10. The standard chanter, suitable for ages 10 and up, is the most commonly used and is perfect for most beginners. The long chanter is designed to replicate the feel and finger spacing of a full-size bagpipe chanter more closely. It’s favored by experienced pipers and by beginners with larger hands, offering a more realistic playing experience and improved finger positioning.