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    Learning the Bagpipes

    With many different ways you can learn, whatever your level, you can take your piping forward with our World Class instructors.

The National Piping Centre exists to promote the study of the music and history of the Highland Bagpipe.
Patron HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, KG, KT, GCB.
Founders: Sir Brian Ivory CVO, CBE, FRSE, FRSA, MA, CA - Lady Ivory, DL - Sandy Grant Gordon, CBE.    Read More

Book Lessons

Please use this form to purchase lessons for both in-person and skype lessons.

When we receive your booking form we will do our best to comply with your suggested times and dates as requested. We will then confirm this in an email with you, or if you have not made a choice we will suggest other times. If you DO NOT recieve an email from us, the lesson is not confirmed so will not take place. We must confirm that the lesson is confirmed, and who your teacher will be in an email for it to take place.

If you are in a different time zone remember that our lesson times will be in Greenwich Mean Time or British Summer Time (GMT +1). 

Alternatively, lessons and payments can be arranged directly by calling +44 (0)141 353 0220. A 50 minute lesson costs £24, with a block of 10 lessons now £220. Please be aware of the terms of service below.

If you have any questions regarding your tution please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Online Tuition Using Skype

Step 1: Set-up 

Make sure your computer meets the requirements and that you have:

  • A personal computer with high enough specifications to run Skype Video.
  • Skype 4 (or above) installed on your computer. You must already have a Skype account as you will need it to book the lesson. 
  • A webcam, microphone and headphones (to avoid feedback).
  • A quiet room where you won't be disturbed for the duration of the lesson.
  • You'll need to have first tested your Skype Video connection to get the most out of your lesson. Skype have a guide on setting up video.

Step 2: Arrange payment and time

Please use this booking form to purchase lessons directly, or contact The National Piping Centre directly to arrange the lessons. You can purchase an on-line lesson from The National Piping Centre shop by telephoning with your credit card details. For security reasons please do not send card details by e-mail. 

Terms of service

All users of the National Piping Centre's on-line tuition service must agree to follow these terms and conditions.

  • Users must agree to follow the terms of use of skype.com (http://www.skype.com/company/legal/terms/tos_web.html).
  • Payment must be received in advance of the lesson. The National Piping Centre will not enter into an agreement to provide on-line tuition to the user until payment has been received.
  • Lessons must be booked 48 hours in advance.
  • If a lesson is cancelled within 48, full payment will be taken for that lesson, as per our cancellation policy which you can view here.
  • The National Piping Centre cannot be held liable for service interruptions or technical faults. If a lesson is disrupted for these reasons the National Piping Centre may reschedule the lesson at its discretion but refunds cannot be made. This does not affect your statutory rights.
  • Lessons last for 50 minutes and up to five minutes of this time may be used to solve any connection or set-up problems.
  • Both parties will adhere exclusively to Scots Law with respect to this booking.

The National Piping Centre exists to promote the study of the music and history of the Highland Bagpipe.
Patron HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, KG, KT, GCB.
Founders: Sir Brian Ivory CVO, CBE, FRSE, FRSA, MA, CA - Lady Ivory, DL - Sandy Grant Gordon, CBE

Read More

HRH The Prince Charles,
Duke of Rothesay, Patron

with Founders, Sir Brian and Lady Ivory and the Lord Provost Bob Winter on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Opening of The National Piping Centre.

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