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Eight guided paths through the library

Follow a path in order, or jump in anywhere. Each step links to a full lesson with video, summary, and chapters.

Path 01

Brand New Piper

Build your foundation in the right order — most of your first year happens on the practice chanter.

  1. Join a Practice Chanter Session
  2. The 10-minute daily finger workout
  3. How to learn a new tune the right way
  4. Making the jump from chanter to pipes
Path 03

Ready to Compete

From picking your first contest to playing your best when it counts.

  1. Competing for the first time
  2. Clean up your doublings
  3. Expression the judges listen for
  4. Top mistakes and how to avoid them
Path 04

Chasing Great Tone

A great-sounding bagpipe is a system — set up every part of it.

  1. The hidden secret to steady tone
  2. Fix your chanter reed problems
  3. Hands-on drone tuning
  4. The full maintenance checklist
Path 06

Steadier Blowing & Tone

The invisible skill behind every great bagpipe sound.

  1. Steady blowing — the complete guide
  2. The 80/20 rule of steady blowing
  3. Train with the Bagpipe Gauge
  4. Lock in your drones
Path 07

Pipe Band Player

Blend, unison, and the skills that make you an asset to any band.

  1. Nail 2/4 march rhythm
  2. Pipe band success — the live class
  3. How to tune up a pipe band
  4. How to build a great medley