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What's Included in the Course?
17+ Hours of Video Content ($1,000+ Value)
On average, private bagpipe lessons cost $1 per minute, so the value of over 1,020 minutes of video content would equal at least $1,000, not to mention the time and money you save by not having to travel to and from lessons.
100+ Easy-to-Follow Video Lessons
From picking out your first practice chanter and mastering your first tunes, to transitioning to the full bagpipes and getting ready to perform, this course will walk you step-by-step through your journey to play the bagpipes.
60+ Sheet Music Downloads
Follow along at your own pace with printable sheet music downloads.
40+ Tune-Specific Tutorials
Quickly learn to play your favorite tunes with our convenient step-by-step tutorials.
iOS App for Offline Access
Get offline access to all of the course content on your iPhone, iPod, or iPad when you download the Teachable app.
Private Community of 700+ Students
Join our private Facebook group to get help with your bagpipe questions, or post a video of your progress and get feedback from other supportive, learning pipers.
Lifetime Access
Instant access to all the content for life.
Course Curriculum
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StartBasic Overview (1:40)
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StartBagpipe Anatomy Diagram
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StartThe Drones (3:34)
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StartDrone Diagrams
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StartThe Chanter (5:43)
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StartChanter Diagram
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StartDrone Reeds (3:56)
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StartDrone Reed Diagram
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StartThe Chanter Reed (2:44)
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StartChanter Reed Diagram
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StartThe Bag and Blowpipe (3:09)
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StartBlowpipe Diagram
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StartTest Your Knowledge
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StartWhen to Buy? (2:47)
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StartHow Much Will it Cost? (5:48)
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StartChoosing Your Drones (7:33)
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StartChoosing a Chanter (4:56)
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StartChoosing Drone Reeds (4:25)
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StartChoosing a Chanter Reed (7:07)
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StartChoosing a Blowpipe (5:41)
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StartTypes of Bags (13:07)
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StartLet's Go Shopping (10:05)
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StartMiscellaneous Equipment (7:29)
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StartBuying a Used Bagpipe (8:38)
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StartThe Notes (6:15)
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StartThe Basic Scale (1:08)
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StartG Grace Note (3:35)
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StartD Grace Note (2:22)
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StartE Grace Note (2:33)
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StartG, D, E, Grace Notes (2:32)
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StartRobotic Scales (2:56)
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StartHigh A and G Grace Notes (3:37)
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StartCrossing Noises (4:06)
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StartHigh A Doubling (2:05)
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StartHigh G Doubling (2:56)
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StartF Doubling (2:14)
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StartE Doubling (3:17)
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StartD Doubling (3:04)
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StartC Doubling (2:53)
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StartB Doubling (2:29)
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StartBirls (2:31)
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StartThrow on D (2:30)
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StartGrip on Low A (2:49)
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StartGrip on B (1:43)
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StartGrip on C (2:47)
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StartGrip on D (1:53)
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StartGrip on E (2:02)
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StartGrip on F (1:49)
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StartGrip on High G (1:52)
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StartGrip on High A (2:45)
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StartTaorluath on Low A (2:35)
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StartTaorluath on B (2:16)
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StartTaorluath on C (2:06)
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StartTaorluath on D (2:12)
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StartTachums (2:00)
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StartMore Tachums (2:37)
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StartStrikes (13:31)
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StartStrike on B (2:25)
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StartStrike on D (2:25)
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StartStrike on E (2:38)
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StartAmazing Grace - Music Video (2:30)
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StartAmazing Grace - Melody Tutorial (14:08)
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StartAmazing Grace - Harmony Tutorial (12:21)
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StartThe Atholl Highlanders - Music Video (1:39)
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StartThe Atholl Highlanders - Tutorial (24:39)
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StartAuld Lang Syne - Tutorial (13:17)
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StartThe Banjo Breakdown - Playthrough (1:33)
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StartThe Banjo Breakdown - Tutorial (12:18)
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StartBarren Rocks of Aden - Sheet Music
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StartBattle of the Somme - Music Video (1:26)
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StartBattle of the Somme - Tutorial (22:05)
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StartThe Bluebells of Scotland - Music Video (0:51)
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StartThe Bluebells of Scotland - Tutorial (13:42)
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StartBonny Dundee - Sheet Music
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StartChristmas Medley - Sheet Music
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StartDanny Boy - Music Video (1:39)
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StartDanny Boy - Tutorial (20:30)
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StartThe Dark Island - Music Video (3:08)
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StartThe Dark Island - Tutorial (22:17)
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StartDrops of Brandy - Tutorial (7:20)
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StartThe Fairy Dance - Tutorial (13:12)
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StartFight the Night - Music Video (3:32)
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StartFlower of Scotland - Tutorial (18:12)
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StartFlowers of the Forest - Tutorial (21:36)
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StartFor Ireland I'll Not Tell Her Name - Music Video (1:33)
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StartFor Ireland I'll Not Tell Her Name - Tutorial (20:39)
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Start"The Gael" from The Last of the Mohicans - Tutorial (8:44)
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StartGoing Home - Music Video (1:54)
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StartGoing Home - Tutorial (18:14)
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StartGood King Wenceslas - Sheet Music
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StartThe Green Hills of Tyrol - Tutorial (18:32)
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StartGreensleeves - Tutorial (13:16)
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StartHector the Hero - Playthrough (2:43)
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StartHector the Hero - Tutorial (18:57)
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StartThe Highland Cathedral - Tutorial (20:57)
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StartThe Highland Laddie - Sheet Music
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StartHundred Pipers - Tutorial (12:43)
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StartItchy Fingers - Tutorial (16:48)
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StartJingle Bells - Sheet Music
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StartThe Kesh Jig - Playthrough (1:19)
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StartThe Kesh Jig - Tutorial (13:59)
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StartLoch Duich - Playthrough (1:18)
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StartLoch Duich - Tutorial (18:42)
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StartMacArthur Road - Playthrough (1:20)
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StartMacArthur Road - Tutorial (11:31)
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StartMairi's Wedding - Tutorial (11:51)
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StartThe Mill - Playthrough (1:22)
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StartThe Mill - Tutorial (14:23)
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StartThe Minstrel Boy - Tutorial (9:11)
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StartThe Mist Covered Mountains - Tutorial (20:57)
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StartNo Awa Tae Bide Awa - Tutorial (11:42)
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StartO'er the Bows to Ballindaloch - Tutorial (5:34)
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StartThe Parting Glass - Music Video (1:05)
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StartThe Parting Glass - Tutorial (14:17)
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StartRoad to Lisdoonvarna - Playthrough (0:33)
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StartRoad to Lisdoonvarna - Tutorial (10:10)
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StartRocking the Baby - Tutorial (9:16)
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StartRowan Tree - Tutorial (17:51)
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StartScotland the Brave- UPDATED Tutorial (22:34)
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StartScotland the Brave - Tutorial (19:19)
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StartScots Wha Hae - Tutorial (10:50)
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StartSkye Boat Song - Music Video (1:35)
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StartSkye Boat Song - Tutorial (17:31)
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StartStar Wars - Music Video (1:11)
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StartStar Wars - Tutorial (10:42)
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StartSummertime - Music Video (0:51)
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StartSummertime - Tutorial (13:23)
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StartWe Wish You a Merry Christmas - Sheet Music
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StartWearing of the Green - Tutorial (8:53)
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StartWhen the Battle's O'er - Sheet Music
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StartWings - Tutorial (14:05)
Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Josh Anderson. I started piping when I was only 9 years old and I’ve been piping ever since. During the past 23 years I've performed at concerts, charities, parades, bars, weddings, funerals, competitions, and even the Olympics.
Performing and sharing bagpipe music is so much fun and I'm so grateful for all the people that have taught me so much throughout the years.
Learning to play the bagpipes was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I absolutely love bagpipe music and can't wait to share what I know with you.
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