Passionate Instructor offering 5 years of teaching experience working with students of varying ages, skill levels, and musical history. Recognized for fostering performance-ready bagpipers and building a local bagpipe community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Bagpipe Instructor
Self-employed
Washington, UT
11.2018 - Current
Fostered students ranging from first time musicians to intermediate bagpipers to play at a competitive band level
Provided drone and chanter tuning and various performances and competitions
Played alongside students at performances including funerals, weddings, and city sponsored events
Built strong friendships through community involvement
Competitive Bagpiper
Utah Pipe Band
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2013 - Current
Competed in over 50 separate bagpipe competitions ranging from Long Beach, California to Kansas City, Missouri.
Played a major role in several competitive competitions, including over 10 first place finishes
Composed and performed unique harmony arrangements
Accomplishments
5X 1st Place victories, Scotts on the Rocks Moab Celtic Festival
4x 1st Place victories, Salt Lake Highland Games
2x 1st Place victories, Las Vegas Highland Games
2x 2nd place finishes, Caledonian Club of San Francisco Games
Community Involvement
Performed during the Utah Honor Flight
Funerals for veterans from various branches of the military
Performed at various cemeteries for 9/11, Memorial Day, & Veteran's Day
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