Bagpipe Instruction:

A very common, and sometimes annoying situation, is that an individual may want to learn how to play the bagpipes but cannot find instruction.  Or simply has no idea where to go to even look.

One thing all bagpipers will tell you is that you really need an instructor.   Self-help books and/or tutorials cannot replace one-on-one instruction.

And then, when/if you find an instructor, he/she may live miles away and simply not be feasible to work with.

Well, on this page we will attempt to give you some guidance, promote our qualified friends, and give you a starting place.

In Springfield, there are many qualified pipers who could teach you.  First and foremost is the P/M of the St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois Pipes and Drums:  Tommy Ogilvy (pictured above left). 
Tommy is known internationally and has played with the Midlothian Pipes and Drums in Chicago and many other bands around North America.   To contact him, click here.   There are several others in the band that can do the job to get you started, but to carry it to the next level, Tommy's your best bet.

Below, we will list links to some international bagpipe instructors:

P/M Ken Eller at:   http://www.thecaptainscorner.com/

P/M John Cairns at:  http://www.bagpipesolutions.com/

P/M Bill Robertson at:   http://www.bagpipe-tutorials.com/bagpipe-tutorials.html

 

  More will be added as this webpage grows.