Course Listing

Just starting out learning to play the bagpipes? Want to make sure your pipes are "ready to wear in outer space" and perfectly calibrated by brushing up on bagpipe setup and maintenance? Looking to go "back to basics" to refresh your rhythm fundamentals? Check out our acclaimed Beginner's Tutor, Transitioning to the Bagpipes Course, Rhythm for Bagpipers, and more.

Ready to brush up on your embellishments or instrument maintenance? Interested in learning more about ancient piping, or writing your own new tunes? Check out our Fingerwork Fundamentals, Instrument Fundmentals, Composition, and Piobaireachd courses.

Do you have a specific topic or issue you want to dive deep on? These shorter courses tackle specific bagpipe topics and are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to take rapid action to solve common piping problems, ranging from practical skills like tuning, sight-reading, and tying in hide bags, to planning, getting to the next grade level, and overcoming nerves.

Ready to pick up the sticks? Check out our Dojo Snare Drumming Tutor courses, which are designed to guide you through from first holding your drumsticks all the way to finally donning the harness and drum itself. All five chapters cover valuable info about rhythmic precision as you learn to play the snare drum.

Do you want to earn globally recognised certificates in piping or drumming? The Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board (PDQB) offers 8 levels of Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) accredited courses. Our PDQB preparatory courses help you find the right entry level for you and guide you through what you'll need to prepare for each exam. 

Master piping habits with the 11 Commandments of Mastery, find weekly Tune of the Week materials and submission links in the 5 Phases of Bagpipe Freedom, get Daily Doses of varied exercises, and keep track of your piping achievements in your Piper's Portfolio.