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Evening Classes
Our evening classes offer relaxed, friendly group tuition for pipers and drummers of all levels. Held at The National Piping Centre, these small classes are the perfect way to build skills, boost confidence, and share the joy of learning with others.
Classes available for:
- Highland Pipes
- Smallpipes
- Snare Drum
- Bass & Tenor Drum
- Whistle
Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time, returning after a break, or looking to refine your technique, our experienced tutors will guide you every step of the way. With a welcoming environment and a supportive community, you’ll feel at home from your very first session.
Why Join?
- Learn at your own pace with small group sizes
- Expert tuition from world-class piping and drumming instructors
- A sociable, encouraging atmosphere where everyone belongs
- Step-by-step progression, whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced player
Classes run on weekday evenings, making it easy to fit the classes into your routine — and giving you something inspiring to look forward to each week.
👉 Book your place today
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Evening Class Open Evening
Evening Class Open Evening – Free to Attend
Curious about learning the pipes or drums? Come along to our Evening Class Open Evening and get a taste of what our classes are all about – completely free of charge!
This is your chance to:
- Meet our expert tutors and find out more about their teaching styles
- Chat with prospective classmates and connect with fellow enthusiasts
- Explore the instruments and see what’s involved in our evening programme
- Ask questions about levels, class structure, and progression
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced player looking to improve, the open evening is a relaxed and welcoming way to discover the right class for you.
📅 Date & Time: Out next open evening will be announced soon!
📍 Location: The National Piping Centre, Glasgow
Drinks and refreshments will be provided – bring your curiosity and leave inspired!
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Choosing The Right Class For You
What’s Available
Our evening programme offers a wide range of classes to suit every level and area of interest. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your playing to the next stage, there’s a class for you.
🎶 Highland Pipes (In Person & Online)
- Absolute Beginner – for those picking up the chanter for the very first time
- Established Beginner – build confidence and expand your repertoire
- Intermediate – develop technique, tone, and musicality
- Advanced – refine performance skills and tackle more challenging music
🎶 Smallpipes (In person)
- Beginners – a welcoming introduction to playing the smallpipes
- Transitioning from Highland Pipes – for pipers moving onto smallpipes for the first time
- Smallpipes in Gaelic – develop your piping skills through the Gaelic language and tradition
🥁 Snare Drum (In person)
- Beginner – learn the basics of grip, rhythm, and technique
- Intermediate – build speed, precision, and repertoire
- Advanced – master complex scores and performance skills
🥁 Bass & Tenor Drum (In person)
- Beginner – an introduction to rhythm, technique, and flourishing
- Intermediate – strengthen playing and ensemble skills
- Advanced – develop artistry, precision, and advanced flourishing
No matter which class you choose, you’ll learn in a supportive, small-group setting with expert tutors who are passionate about helping you progress.
👉 Check the timetable below and book your place today.
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At A Time To Suit You
Evening Classes Timetable
🎶 Highland Pipes (In Person)
Monday – Tutor: Aly Williams
- 6:00pm – Advanced
- 7:00pm – Intermediate
- 8:00pm – Absolute Beginner
Thursday – Tutor: Sophie Stringer
- 6:00pm – Established Beginner
- 7:00pm – Advanced
- 8:00pm – Intermediate
💻 Highland Pipes (Online)
Monday – Tutor: Danny Hutcheson
- 6:00pm – Advanced
- 7:00pm – Intermediate
- 8:00pm – Established Beginner
Wednesday – Tutor: Emma Hill
- 6:00pm – Intermediate
- 7:00pm – Absolute Beginner
- 8:00pm – Advanced
🎶 Smallpipes (In Person)
Monday – Tutor: Fionnlagh Mac A’ Phiocair
- 6:00pm – Smallpipes in Gaelic
Tuesday – Tutor: Fionnlagh Mac A’ Phiocair
- 6:00pm – Beginner
- 7:00pm – Transition from Highland Pipes
🥁 Snare Drum (In Person)
Monday – Tutor: Mackenzie Forrest
- 6:00pm – Advanced
- 7:00pm – Intermediate
- 8:00pm – Beginner
🥁 Bass & Tenor Drum (In Person)
Thursday – Tutor: Bronwen Davies
- 6:00pm – Beginner
- 7:00pm – Advanced
- 8:00pm – Intermediate
🎵 Whistle (In Person)
Tuesday – Tutor: Aly Williams
- 6:00pm – Advanced
- 7:00pm – Intermediate
- 8:00pm – Absolute Beginner
👉 Book your place now and secure your spot in this term’s classes!
2025/26 Evening Classes
January 2026 timetable
Classes start week commencing 12th January
| Day / Time | 6:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:00pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Highland Pipes (Adv) – Aly Williams Highland Pipes Online (Adv) – Danny Hutcheson Smallpipes in Gaelic – Fionnlagh Mac A’ Phiocair Snare Drum (Adv) – Mackenzie Forrest | Highland Pipes (Int) – Aly Williams Highland Pipes Online (Int) – Danny Hutcheson Snare Drum (Int) – Mackenzie Forrest | Highland Pipes (Abs Beg) – Aly Williams Highland Pipes Online (Est Beg) – Danny Hutcheson Snare Drum (Beg) – Mackenzie Forrest |
| Tuesday | Smallpipes (Beg) – Fionnlagh Mac A’ Phiocair Whistle (Beg) – Aly Williams | Smallpipes (Transition) – Fionnlagh Mac A’ Phiocair Whistle (Int) – Aly Williams | Whistle (Transition) – Aly Williams |
| Wednesday | Highland Pipes Online (Int) – Emma Hill | Highland Pipes Online (Abs Beg) – Emma Hill | Highland Pipes Online (Adv) – Emma Hill |
| Thursday | Highland Pipes (Est Beg) – Sophie Stringer Bass & Tenor (Beg) – Bronwen Davies | Highland Pipes (Adv) – Sophie Stringer Bass & Tenor (Adv) – Bronwen Davies | Highland Pipes (Int) – Sophie Stringer Bass & Tenor (Int) – Bronwen Davies |
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Absolute Beginner (Abs Beg) | For those picking up the instrument for the very first time. Focus on basics and building confidence. |
| Established Beginner (Est Beg) | For players who have some experience and want to develop core skills and repertoire. |
| Intermediate (Int) | For players with a solid foundation, working on technique, musicality, and more challenging pieces. |
| Advanced (Adv) | For experienced players looking to refine performance skills, tackle complex music, and develop artistry. |
Evening Class FAQs
Are evening classes suitable for complete beginners?
Yes! Our absolute beginner classes is suitable for complete beginners. All you need is a practice chanter which can be purchased at your first session!
What instruments can I learn at an evening class?
Evening Classes are available for Practice Chanter, Highland Bagpipes, Small/Bellows Pipes and Snare Drum.
Who teaches the evening classes?
Our evening class roster draws from the NPC’s pool of world class teachers depending on the needs of the individual classes.
How many classes are there?
There are 4 terms of 8 weeks each calendar year. Signing up for an evening class provides access to 1 full term of 8 weeks. The total number of classes varies depending on the number of sign-ups as we try to limit class sizes to 6.