"My previous experience with learning to play the pipes was usually focused around memorizing the notes and embellishments and then trying to get a tune onto the full pipes, at tempo, as quickly as possible. If the result was close to what I expected, then I was happy.

But this course made me really step back and think about the specific ways that I should approach becoming the best player that I can be and how to do so in deliberate ways each and every day. It's not an approach that I had taken before.

Only a few days in to working with the commandments mindset, I already feel that my practice sessions are much more productive and focused.

Overall, I think that the commandments approach has me on the right track really improving the quality of my playing."

Brian Gillespie, Pennsylvania, USA

"This course allowed me to make a realistic assessment of where I'm at now, and where I can go from here.

I can focus on some areas where I feel that I desperately need improvement that I might not otherwise have identified, even with an in-person instructor.

The 11 commandments are focused on areas that lead to overall improvement and support meaningful growth in my -piping – even if I only improve one area, it's still an improvement over where I started.

I've never had an opportunity for such tailored guidance that supports all aspects of my piping, and I feel that I'll be better able to continue to grow going forward. I also now have a solid foundation on how to stop, and check in with my piping from here on out!"

Heather McFarlane, Vancouver, Canada

"The 11 Commandments is a structured framework of common sense ideas ensuring the fundamentals of bagpipe playing are locked in.

Traditional bagpipe learning focuses on the development of playing tunes as quickly as possible and 'winging it' in actual technique.

The tedious and repetitious task of exercises is often ignored, leaving many to fend for themselves and wonder why improvement seems to be unreachable.

By laying out an uncomplicated process and targeting specific focus areas in a logical order, Andrew and his team have simplified the learning process so that aspiring musicians can not only improve but actually become good and have fun fulfilling their passion."

Glen Fletcher, Ontario, Canada

"As a beginner, figuring out where to start learning a new skill can be just as challenging as actually doing the work.

Andrew has taken the confusion out of beginning the GHB by laying out a simple, structured plan of attack.

Following this “paint-by-numbers” approach helped me remove the stress of what to do and, perhaps more importantly, why I should do things the way he's laid them out.

By telling me how to increase my knowledge of piping music, remove distractions, practice effectively and simplify everything I’m doing, I’ve already gone farther in my learning than ever before. I’ve been able not only to move forward quickly but really enjoy the process!"

Derek Travers, Quesnel, Canada