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Bagpipes with William D.

Tucson, Arizona

4.9
(44)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1992
Highland Bagpipes
  • 1 Repeated Students

Bagpipes lessons with a highly skilled instructor

I enjoy working with beginners. The focus is on building a strong foundation in the basic fingering technique of the pipes and learn some basic tunes.

Instructor details

Location:
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N. Valley View Road
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Teaching Hours

Monday
10:30 AM-12 PM
1:45 PM-5 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM-12 PM
1:45 PM-5 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM-12 PM
3 PM-5 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM-12 PM
2:30 PM-5 PM
Friday
10:30 AM-12 PM
1:45 PM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$50

About William D.

4.9
(44)
I have played the Highland bagpipes and taught piping for almost 30 years. I lived in Glasgow, Scotland, where I studied piping & fiddling. I am the founder & pipe major of Tucson Highlanders LLC. I am a Tucson Musician Museum Inductee. I love to teach the pipes! I am also a Fiddle teacher and love to play various styles with a guitarist, I play Celtic music and tangos, especially love Mexican, South American, Cape Breton, and Gypsy styles. I also fiddle around with writing fiction, small dogs that have become a part of my life, my faith journey, and the study of languages. I have taught students with autism, blindness.
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44 Reviews
Melissa
Online
William Don Carlos is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He knows the instrument well, is patient, and worked with my goals.
Posted Feb 27, 2024
Kevin
Teacher's studio
Super fun and very clear instruction! Can't wait for more!
Posted Oct 19, 2023
Lydia
Online
William D. wasted no time during the lesson. He jumps right in and keeps things moving. His pacing was great for me. My first time learning fiddle I came away with how to build my bowing skills. He gave me some exercises that I'm excited to work on before the next lesson. He's got just the right balance of gentle critique and lots of affirmation. His instructions are clear and understandable. Great teacher! Looking forward to the next lesson!
Posted Aug 3, 2023
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Experience

Pipe Major

Feb, 2013 - Present

The Tucson Highlanders

My experience as pipe major and instructor of the pipers who make up this group goes back nearly fifteen years. The name Tucson Pipers was formulated in Feb, 2013.

Founding Pipe Major

Mar, 2010 - Present

Northwest Fire Dept. Pipes & Drums

Education

Highland Bagpipes

Sep, 1990 - Sep, 1991

College of Piping in Glasgow, Scotland

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