Learn the Bagpipes
Learn to play the
bagpipes at home
with easy and fun lessons
that really work.
Everything you need to learn the bagpipes in one place.
- Step by Step Video Lessons.
- Tuning and Maintenance Videos.
- Interactive Tunes.
- 1-on-1 Coaching.
Step by Step Lessons
20+ hours of high quality easy to follow step by step video lessons with interactive sheet music and audio make these lessons intuitive and fun.
Tunes
30+ interactive tune tutorials using sound slice technology broken down by phrase with adjustable tempos and tips on how to play the tune properly.
Tuning/Maintenance
Learn to tune your drones and bagpipe chanter with proven techniques while addressing maintenance issues that can affect your tuning success.
Erin Foster
"I started playing the bagpipes when I was kid and then stopped for 20 years... these lessons are perfect for me to get back up and playing again. The lessons are done in such detail that it's impossible not to figure it out. I wish these lessons were available 20 years ago I might have never quite."
Lizz Schumer
"Pete is such a patient and encouraging teacher, Our 10 year old has been taking private lessons with Pete and is a member of his online site. He also was able to get us a great deal on a set pf pipes from Scotland."
Michael McLachlan
"I'm a retired cop and always wanted to learn the bagpipes, but it always looked so hard and I never had time. Well, I finally have time and now I'm learning from Pete on his website and from private lessons via FaceTime and couldn't be happier. He breaks everything down so even an old stubborn fart like me can learn."
1-on-1 Bagpipe Lessons
A few private lessons can go along way. You receive individualized attention so we can concentrate on what you need and want to work on. Whether it's a specific tune or embellishment, these 1-on-1 lessons will greatly improve your playing.
Book a LessonLearning the bagpipes shouldn't be hard.
I love the bagpipes and have always wanted to learn to play.... but where and how to begin. I have been looking at YouTube videos but everything seems daunting and confusing and I have no idea where to start. I have no idea who teaches bagpipes or where I'll find the time to learn. Also, the bagpipes seem so expensive and I'm not sure what would be a good instrument to start with.
The Highland Bagpipe Academy was created to solve all these problems in easy to follow step-by-step bagpipe lessons that show you everything you need to know on your journey to become a bagpiper.
Cynthia Thompson
"For the price of one lesson I have got lessons for my son for an entire month. Thanks so much, this is great."
Brian Pack
"Thanks again for setting up the tunes for our band's new MSR set. I'm already benefiting from the lessons."
Jarred Hurley
"I've been taking the online lessons, and they are very helpful. Pete has a great site!."
What's Included In Your Membership
20+ Hours of High Quality Video Content ($1,200+ Value)
Private lessons are great, but they are also very expensive and time consuming. On average, private bagpipe lessons cost $60/hr. That's $1 per minute, so the value of over 1,200 minutes of video content would equal at least $1,200, not to mention the time and money you save by not having to travel to and from lessons.
150+ Easy-to-Follow Video Lessons
From purchasing your first practice chanter to tuning a full set of bagpipes. These easy to follow high quality video lessons will help guide the absolute beginner or novice player achieve their full potential in a fraction of the time traditional lessons require. These videos cover all the bagpipe embellishments broken down with proven exercises to allow you to master the embellishment quickly. They also include step-by-step maintenance and tuning video tutorials that demonstrate the techniques needed to set up a bagpipe that sounds good and is easy to play.
30+ Tune Tutorials
Quickly learn to play popular bagpipe tunes with a video lesson breaking down the tune phrase by phrase with adjustable speeds. All tunes include tips on how to play tune correctly and are easily printable. They also come with interactive sheet music that makes playing fun and intuitive.
Tune Books (*1 year membership)
Included with a 1 year membership are 2 digital tune books. 50 Essential Bagpipe Tunes and The Gaelic Storm Bagpipe Collection. The 50 Essential Bagpipe Tunes collection includes 50 of the most popular tunes for the bagpipes including; Amazing Grace, Scotland the Brave, Danny Boy.... The Gaelic Storm Bagpipe Collection includes a collection of tunes I have written and arranged for Gaelic Storm on the bagpipes over the years.
Email Assistance
You will have email assistance from me anytime you need some extra help.
100% Satisfaction Money Back Guarantee for 30-Days
If for any reason you are not satisfied with the Highland Bagpipe Academy, contact me within the first 30 days and I will give you a full refund.
Melissa Smyth
"How cool it that you can take lessons from Pete!!! What better way to learn the bagpipes."
Alan Morrison
"Thanks so much Pete. I have learned more from your lessons in 6 months than in 5 years of piping."
Ross Nixon
"These are the best bagpipe lessons I've ever seen!"
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30 Day Money Back Guarantee
If for any reason you are not satisfied with The Highland Bagpipe Academy, contact me within the first 30 days and I will give you a full refund.
