Expertise I can answer general questions about the Great Highland Bagpipe and the Spanish Gaita, how to go about learning to play the pipes, basic pipe maintanence and can point you in the right direction to almost any question you can think of. My main interest is piping influence in rock and roll and alternative music.
Experience I have been playing the Great Highland Bagpipe for almost 3 years and have recently starting learning to play the Gaita. I am a member of a Northern California pipe band.
Education/Credentials I have a bacherlor's degree in Psychology and Master's coursework in Social Work. I am currently studying piping music and music theory with a private tutor.
Q: I am a sound artist currently working with drones. I am curious what the range of tuning on the ... A: Interesting question, and I would like to say upfront that I may not have an answer for you. I can ...
Q: I have been wanting to learn to play the bagpipes for a long time. I have a chanter, but there is ... A: I trust tartan thistle, so your chanter should be fine :) Oboe reeds will for sure not work in the ...
Q: I have been wanting to learn to play the bagpipes for a long time. I have a chanter, but there is ... A: Here is a picture of a rosewood chanter: ...
Q: I have been wanting to learn to play the bagpipes for a long time. I have a chanter, but there is ... A: Howdy TubaSoldier, Great questions. It's always great to hear that someone is interested in the ...
Q: HELP!!! I wish to buy a set of bagpipes as a gift for a friend but know nothing about them. This ... A: R., A lot of great questions and I will answer them the best I can. So first thing's first. ...
Q: Hey there, I just started learning to pipe in January. My instructor loaned me her pipes for the ... A: Hey Chris, Well first of all, congratulations on learning the pipes. Not sure if this weekend was ...
Q: Hey, im also a piper... and i recieved a feather bonnet (used) that has partially faded feathers. ... A: Great question regarding your bonnet, and I hope I am not too late in replying. I apologize, as I ...
Q: TELL ME THIS. WHY THE HELL DID MY PARENTS NAME ME SNUFFALUFAGUS? WHY!!!! ps. do you know who ate ... A: k.a Snuffalufagus), Great question. As a bagpipe expert, it is one I get very often. As you know, ...
