Ringo's site is an incredible resource for pipers! Visit the School for an introduction to learning the notes, fingerings and your first tunes. The Museum is the largest collection of bagpipes and a resource for collectors all over the world. The Store is our recommendation for all your purchases...from practice chanters to your bagpipe...and all necessities in between!
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Recommended Resources
Ken Eller's (The Captain) website is an amazing place. Visit it often to keep current on what's going on in the global piping scene...or subscribe to have access to an incredible library of music and opportunities for learning. Ken is a very good friend and the Head of Teaching Staff for the MidWest School of Piping and Drumming
Bruce is an incredible performer , instructor and composer. His long list of prizes include 2 Gold Medals: Inverness and Oban. Check out his site for information on how to order his collections of music books and CDs, follow his blog or commission a tune for that special occasion! Bruce is a senior instructor at the MidWest School of Piping Drumming, a valued friend and a supporter of The Bagpipe School!
The MidWest School of Piping and Drumming is the premier summer school for pipers and drummers! Spend a week in June, 2009 with our world renowned and award winning staff. Open to players of all levels! Incredible events on tap all week! Located on the historic campus of St. John's Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, WI.
As a teaching organization Celtic Nations has created an atmosphere where all members, regardless of experience, enjoy the fellowship of the group. Many, although not all, of our students receive their band instruction from CNPD. We wholly support their approach to sharing their knowledge and love for the music.
The MidWest Pipe Band Association is your resource for all solo and pipe band events in our area. Use their website as your guide for all the Highland Games and special events!
Listening to the best musicians is an opportunity to learn! Enjoy the incredible musical selections and educational conversations on Radio Planet Pipe!
The Bagpipe School
Bob Dunsire's Bagpipe Directory/Forums are fun place to read what players, all over the world, are saying about technique, instrument issues, music, etc. There's something for everyone...there's even a forum for beginner and young students! There's a directory for everything you can imagine!