First-Ever Online Piping Master Class

I'm very excited to announce a new feature here at BagpipeLessons.com -- the first-ever online piping Master Class.

The Master Class has been used for generations by premier level instructors in other musical disciplines.  The Master Class is similar to the typical individual lesson but with the addition of an audience.  The members of the audience enjoy the benefit of listening to the student's performance and to the teacher's detailed comments.

Today, we're taking the traditional Master Class to the next level -- online!

I'm looking for volunteers for the first-ever BagpipeLessons.com Online Master Class.  Sound fun?

Here's how it works:

1. You submit a recording of your playing a tune (either video or audio).  A video posted to YouTube is perfect.
2. I'll create a customized and detailed lesson for you, complete with suggestions for improvement, practice strategies, practical exercises, and more.
3. Your recording and lesson will be posted online here for others to watch, listen, comment, and learn.

I'm looking for pipers of all ability levels!  If you are interested or have any questions, drop me a note.

Big or Small Gracenotes?

A common question for pipers concerns the size of gracenotes. Should your gracenotes be as small as possible? As big as possible? How big should they be?

If you look around online, you'll find lots conflicting information on this topic. But if you watch and listen to top players, you'll see they all play their gracenotes the same way.

Check out this new video BagpipeLessons.com Secrets of top Players: Gracenotes.

Concert in Copenhagen, Denmark

I'll be performing a solo concert in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Tuesday, December 14 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Martinskirken
Martinsvej 4
Frederiksberg, Denmark

Tickets are 50 DKK. You may purchase tickets in advance here:

Tickets are also available at the door.

Check out the facebook page for more information.

Please pass along this message to any others who might be interested.

Thanks!