Our Tutor
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The Hal Leonard tutor is dedicated to everyone who wants to play the bagpipes but believes they are too old, too young, or that they don’t have enough talent to do it. Yes you can, and this tutor will show you how! It’s just that simple!
Adults learn differently than youngsters. They are generally more cautious and less intuitive. A youngster may mimic an embellishment or phrase correctly without understanding what he or she is doing where most adults need to break it down and understand it before they’ll even attempt it.
The learning path taken in this tutor is very appropriate for both adults and youngsters. I developed these concepts and techniques teaching adults and youngsters over the past thirty five years. Sarajane challenged my thinking and helped refine and distill the process. We both taught bagpipes and drums at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin from 2006 until 2012.
The book is available through music stores and retailers worldwide. You may also purchase it directly from us by using the link below.
We have tested every part of this method through our instruction, at summer schools, and in our work with pipe bands. We stand behind this approach.
The SJNMA experience was interesting in that we took in about 100 boys each August, most new to playing any musical instrument at all. The goal was to provide them with a significant musical experience and to build a solid foundation for future learning. We also had a goal to put as many boys into the street on pipes and drums as possible by the November 11 Veterans’ Day Parade. With around 20 kids returning each year, we regularly turned out bands of 50 plus pipers and drummers.
